Immune System Chapter 21
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Anatomy :Immune System
- 1.B and T cells are
- A.
Tonsils
- B.
Lymphocytes
- C.
Lymph nodes
- D.
Antibodies
- 2.What is the effect of a massive release of histamine?
- A.
Jaundice
- B.
Anemia
- C.
Thrombosis
- D.
Wheezing and hypotension
- 3.What is the name of a severe hypersensitivity reaction?
- A.
Cyanosis
- B.
Immunocompetence
- C.
Autoimmunity
- D.
Anaphylaxis
- 4.You had measles as a child. Which of the following best describes your immunity to measles?
- A.
Artificially acquired active immunity
- B.
Artificially acquired passive immunity
- C.
Naturally acquired passive immunity
- D.
Naturally acquired active immunity
- 5.An allergen is a(n)
- A.
Antibody
- B.
Macrophage
- C.
Lymphokine
- D.
Antigen
- 6.A booster
- A.
Increases antibodies to an antigen
- B.
Stimulates the liver to detoxify antigens
- C.
Kills a pathogen
- D.
Conveys passive immunity
- 7.A severe anaphylactic reaction causes death by
- A.
Renal failure
- B.
Respiractory obstruction
- C.
Bleeding
- D.
Infection
- 8.Which of the following is the treatment of choice for an anaphylactic reaction?
- A.
A bronchconstricting agent
- B.
Gamma gobulin
- C.
Epinephrine
- D.
Histamine
- 9.Which of the following represents specific immunity?
- A.
Inflammation
- B.
Interferons
- C.
Natural killer cells
- D.
B and T cells
- 10.Redness, heat, swelling, and pain are indicative of
- A.
Hyoersensitivity reaction
- B.
Anaphylaxis
- C.
Inflammation
- D.
Autoimmune disease
- 11.Phagocytosis
- A.
Is a function only of the T cell
- B.
Is a form of specific immunity
- C.
Does not require a specific antigen
- D.
Is mediated through antibodies
- 12.IgE, IgA, and IgG are
- A.
Antigens
- B.
Interferons
- C.
Antibodies
- D.
Complement proteins
- 13.This cell engages in cell-to-cell combat
- A.
Erythrocyte
- B.
Platelet
- C.
B cell
- D.
T cell
- 14.Which of the following are most associated with plasma cells and antibodies?
- A.
Neutrophils
- B.
Eosinophils
- C.
B cells
- D.
T cells
- 15.Which of the following is (are) most related to antibody-mediated immunity?
- A.
Tears
- B.
Saliva
- C.
Sneezing
- D.
Plasma cells
- 16.Which of the following cells engulfs the pathogen to achieve "antigen presentation"?
- A.
A red blood cell
- B.
A macrophage
- C.
Antibodies
- D.
Vaccines
- 17.Which of the following is classified as killer, helper, suppressor, and memory?
- A.
Granulocytes
- B.
T cells
- C.
Antibodies
- D.
Vaccines
- 18.Which of the following T cells destroys pathogens by punching holes in their cell membrane and secreting lymphokines?
- A.
Killer T cells
- B.
Helper T cells
- C.
Suppressor T cells
- D.
Memory T cells
- 19.Because antibodies are carried by the blood, this type of immunity is also called
- A.
Immunotolerance
- B.
Cell-mediated immunity
- C.
Humoral immunity
- D.
Autoimmunity
- 20.Which cells secrete a lymphokine that stimulates both T and B cells?
- A.
Platelets
- B.
Killer T cells
- C.
Erythrocytes
- D.
Helper T cells
- 21.A vaccine
- A.
Is a gamma globulin
- B.
Conveys active immunity
- C.
Contains antibodies
- D.
Is the same as an antitoxin
- 22.These T cells do not participate in the destruction of the pathogen, but allow for a more rapid response if the antigen is presented at a later time.
- A.
Killer T cells
- B.
Suppressor T cells
- C.
Thrombocytes
- D.
Memory T cells
- 23.HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) produces severe impairment of the immune system by attacking these cells
- A.
Plasma cells
- B.
Suppressor T cells
- C.
Helper T cells
- D.
Platelets
- 24.Which of the following is most associated with a low plasma level of antibodies?
- A.
The "booster" response
- B.
The primary response
- C.
An autoimmune response
- D.
Anaphylaxis
- 25.What is the term that refers to the level of antibodies in your blood?
- A.
T cell count
- B.
Titer
- C.
White blood cell count
- D.
Hematocrit
- 26.Which of the following indicates why you will not get chickenpox as an adult is you were infected as a child?
- A.
Naturally acquired passive immunity
- B.
Naturally acquired active immunity
- C.
Artificially acquired active immunity
- D.
Artificially acquired passive immunity
- 27.Binding of the bee venom allergen to antibodies on the mast cells causes a massive release of which substance?
- A.
Vaccine
- B.
Histamine
- C.
Bilirubin
- D.
Intrinsic factor
- 28.Which of the following is most related to the placental transfer of antibodies from mother to the fetus?
- A.
Naturally acquired active immunity
- B.
Naturally acquired passive immunity
- C.
Artificially acquired active immunity
- D.
Artificially acquired passive immunity
- 29.What is the name of the toxin that has been altered so that it is harmless, yet still antigenic?
- A.
Vaccine
- B.
Antibody
- C.
Gamma globulin
- D.
Toxoid
- 30.The purpose of vaccination is to provide an initial exposure to an antigen to stimulate the formation of __________________.
- A.
Killer T cells
- B.
Complement
- C.
Anaphylaxis
- D.
Memory cells
- 31.A breastfed infant is initially immune to the same diseases as her mom. Which of the following describes the infant's immunity?
- A.
Naturally acquired passive immunity
- B.
Naturally acquired active immunity
- C.
Artificially acquired active immunity
- D.
Artificially acquired passive immunity
- 32.Which of the following is characterized by a local tissue response to T cell activity?
- A.
Anaphylaxis
- B.
Wheezing, edema, and hypotension
- C.
Contact dermititis
- D.
Immunotolerance
- 33.Which of the following is true of activation of mast cells?
- A.
Causes the release of epinephrine
- B.
Is necessary for T-cell activation
- C.
Prevents the development of anaphylaxis
- D.
Causes the release of histamine
- 34.Which group in incorrect?
- A.
First line of defense: skin, mucous membrane, tears, sneezing
- B.
Specific immunity: B cells, T cells
- C.
Mechanical barriers: skin, mucous membrane
- D.
Chemical barriers: tears, saliva, stomach acid, B cells, T cells
- 35.Which group is incorrect?
- A.
Mechanical barriers: skin, mucous membrane
- B.
Protective proteins: interferons, complement proteins
- C.
Nonspecific immunity: inflammation, NK cells, fever, T cells
- D.
Signs of inflammation: redness, heat, swelling, pain
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