Question 1

Vaccines made from pathogens that have been killed in the laboratory, yet retain their ability to stimulate the production of antibodies, are used to provide protection against

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A)   mumps.
B)   influenza.
C)   rubella.
D)   measles.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Discuss the concept of emerging infectious diseases. In your discussion, identify at least three specific emerging infections and three factors contributing to disease emergence worldwide.

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Question 3

Andrew loves to go camping and hiking in the fall. About two weeks after his last camping trip, he noticed an expanding red rash on his arm. In order to have avoided coming in contact with the organism that caused this illness, Andrew should have

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A)   boiled his water before drinking.
B)   worn clothing that covered exposed skin.
C)   avoided contact with fleas found on mice.
D)   camped only in the spring.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

If an individual has active organisms replicating in his or her body, he or she may be contagious before experiencing any symptoms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Define allergy, and briefly explain how an allergic response occurs. List at least three common allergens and two strategies for dealing with allergies.

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Question 6

List and describe the function of five of the many different types of white blood cells, proteins, and chemicals involved in the immune response to a pathogen.

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Question 7

A fungus that causes vaginitis and thrush is

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A)   Histoplasma capsulatum.
B)   Coccidioides immitis.
C)   dermatophyte fungus.
D)   Candida albicans.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Swollen lymph nodes are an indication of

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A)   infection.
B)   anemia.
C)   poor diet.
D)   hemophilia.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

During the incubation period for an infectious disease, you do not have any symptoms of illness and are not contagious.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Serum that contains a variety of antibodies and is injected to provide temporary immunity is called

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A)   antivirals.
B)   gamma globulin.
C)   plasma.
D)   immunotherapy.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

Andrew loves to go camping and hiking in the fall. About two weeks after his last camping trip, he noticed an expanding red rash on his arm. Andrew is most likely suffering from

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A)   Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
B)   hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) .
C)   West Nile virus infection.
D)   Lyme disease.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Tetanus is also known as

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A)   lockjaw.
B)   heartburn.
C)   meningitis.
D)   gastritis.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Antibodies have complementary surface markers that work with like a lock and key.

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A)   antigens
B)   T cells
C)   cytokines
D)   histaminesE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Histamine production may cause congestion and sneezing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Lymphocytes generated during an initial infection that circulate in the body for years and quickly destroy the specific antigens if they ever appear again are called cells.

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A)   suppressor T
B)   memory T
C)   killer T
D)   helper TE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Protozoa are associated with all of the following illnesses, EXCEPT

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A)   amoebic dysentery.
B)   histoplasmosis.
C)   malaria.
D)   giardiasis.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Influenza is highly contagious and spread via

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A)   coughing.
B)   ingesting food that has been infected.
C)   hand-to-hand contact.
D)   respiratory droplets.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Most ulcers are caused by

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A)   high levels of stress.
B)   overconsumption of spicy food.
C)   tickborne rickettsia.
D)   Helicobacter pylori infection.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Scarlet fever is characterized by all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   impetigo.
B)   superficial skin infection.
C)   light red tongue
D)   sore throatE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Lymphocytes that can get rid of cells of the body that have been invaded by foreign organisms or have turned cancerous are called

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A)   killer T cells.
B)   suppressor T cells.
C)   helper T cells.
D)   phagocytes.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 9: Immunity and Infection

Tetanus is also known as

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List and describe the function of five of the many different types of white blood cells, proteins, and chemicals involved in the immune response to a pathogen.

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If an individual has active organisms replicating in his or her body, he or she may be contagious before experiencing any symptoms.

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Andrew loves to go camping and hiking in the fall. About two weeks after his last camping trip, he noticed an expanding red rash on his arm. In order to have avoided coming in contact with the organism that caused this illness, Andrew should have

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Histamine production may cause congestion and sneezing.

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Swollen lymph nodes are an indication of

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Most ulcers are caused by

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Lymphocytes that can get rid of cells of the body that have been invaded by foreign organisms or have turned cancerous are called

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Andrew loves to go camping and hiking in the fall. About two weeks after his last camping trip, he noticed an expanding red rash on his arm. Andrew is most likely suffering from

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Serum that contains a variety of antibodies and is injected to provide temporary immunity is called

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Lymphocytes generated during an initial infection that circulate in the body for years and quickly destroy the specific antigens if they ever appear again are called cells.

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Vaccines made from pathogens that have been killed in the laboratory, yet retain their ability to stimulate the production of antibodies, are used to provide protection against

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Discuss the concept of emerging infectious diseases. In your discussion, identify at least three specific emerging infections and three factors contributing to disease emergence worldwide.

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During the incubation period for an infectious disease, you do not have any symptoms of illness and are not contagious.

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Antibodies have complementary surface markers that work with like a lock and key.

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A fungus that causes vaginitis and thrush is

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Influenza is highly contagious and spread via

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Protozoa are associated with all of the following illnesses, EXCEPT

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Define allergy, and briefly explain how an allergic response occurs. List at least three common allergens and two strategies for dealing with allergies.

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Scarlet fever is characterized by all of the following, EXCEPT:

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