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The antibody found in body secretions is:
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a. IgA
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a. IgA
b. IgD c. IgE d. IgG |
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An antibody is a...
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c. protein produced by plasma cells
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a. substance initiating an allergic response
b. marker on the cell surface of macrophages c. protein produced by plasma cells d. marker on the cell surface of mast cells |
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Which of the following cell types secretes antibodies?
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c. plasma cells
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a. macrophages
b. T cells c. plasma cells d. monocytes |
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Which of the following provide defense against viral infections?
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d. interferons
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a. histamines
b. antibiotics c. prostaglandins d. interferons |
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Which of the following cells is a granulocyte?
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a. basophil
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a. basophil
b. monocyte c. lymphocyte d. macrophage |
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Immunity that is a result of an actual infection is called:
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d. naturally acquired active immunity
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a. artificially acquired passive immunity
b. artificially acquired active immunity c. naturally acquired passive immunity d. naturally acquired active immunity |
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A substance capable of raising the body temperature is:
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b. pyrogen
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a. heparin
b. pyrogen c. serum d. prostaglandin |
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When an organ or tissue is transplanted between genetically different individuals from the same species, it is called an:
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d. allograft
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a. xenograft
b. isograft c. autograft d. allograft |
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Which of the following is a systemic autoimmune disease?
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d. rheumatoid arthritis
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a. Grave's disease
b. multiple sclerosis c. myasthenia gratis d. rheumatoid arthritis |
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Which of the following is not a part of the second line of defense?
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a. pH of skin
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a. pH of skin
b. cytokines c. phagocytosis d. fever |
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Enzymes that attack the peptidoglycan layer of bacteria and are present in perspiration, nasal secretion, saliva, and tears are _____.
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lysozymes
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Delayed hypersensitivity is a result of _____.
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cell-mediated immune reactions
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B cells are responsible for _____-mediated immunity.
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antibody
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Substances that stimulate the production of antibodies are called _____.
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immunogens
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The body's decreased ability to fight infections is called _____.
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immunosuppression
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