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The category of immunoglobulins that is implicated in allergic reactions is __________.

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Immunity that is a result of an actual infection is called


A) artificially acquired passive immunity.
B) artificially acquired active immunity.
C) naturally acquired passive immunity.
D) naturally acquired active immunity.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following cells is a granulocyte?


A) Basophil
B) Monocyte
C) Lymphocyte
D) Macrophage

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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The antibody found in body secretions is


A) IgA.
B) IgD.
C) IgE.
D) IgG.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following is not part of the second line of defense?


A) pH of the skin
B) Cytokines
C) Phagocytosis
D) Fever

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following organs breaks down worn-out red blood cells?


A) Spleen
B) Pancreas
C) Thymus
D) Red bone marrow

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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GALT is an example of a collection of lymphatic nodules in the


A) respiratory tract.
B) small intestine.
C) stomach.
D) female reproductive system.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is a systemic autoimmune disease?


A) Graves' disease
B) Multiple sclerosis
C) Myasthenia gravis
D) Rheumatoid arthritis

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is NOT true for antigens?


A) An antigen is any agent that can bind specifically to components of the immune system.
B) Epitopes are the smallest part of an antigen molecule capable to bind with an antibody.
C) Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids can all be antigens under certain circumstances.
D) Proteins are the least immunogenic molecules due to very few epitopes for antibody recognition.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Substances that stimulate the production of antibodies are called __________.

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Match the description below with the correct item from this list. -Monomer bound to surface of B cells


A) Basophil
B) IgM
C) IgE
D) Monocyte
E) IgD
F) T cell
G) IgA
H) IgG

I) A) and E)
J) G) and H)

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B cells are responsible for __________-mediated immunity.

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The category of immunoglobulins that can also be found in colostrum and mother's milk is


A) IgG.
B) IgA.
C) IgD.
D) IgE.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Match the description below with the correct item from this list. -Allergic reactions


A) Basophil
B) IgM
C) IgE
D) Monocyte
E) IgD
F) T cell
G) IgA
H) IgG

I) B) and H)
J) A) and F)

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__________ occurs when the immune system is unable to distinguish between self- and nonself-antigens and attacks the cells of the body.

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Large,circulating phagocytic agranulocytes that develop into macrophages as they leave the blood vessels are called __________.

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The body's decreased ability to fight infections is called __________.

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Cells infected with a virus produce glycoproteins that interfere with viral replication and impede its spread; these glycoproteins are called


A) interferons.
B) suppressors.
C) pyrogens.
D) prostaglandins.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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T cells (T lymphocytes) are divided into four categories


A) Killer T cells, activating T cells, helper T cells
B) Killer T cells, helper T cells, suppressor T cells, memory T cells
C) Helper T cells, basophilic T cells, suppressor T cells
D) Suppressor T cells, cytotoxic T cells, secondary T cells, primary T cells

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Enzymes that attack the peptidoglycan layer of bacteria and are present in perspiration,nasal secretions,saliva,and tears are __________.

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