Question 1

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-If you had none of these cells,you could no longer make antibodies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Eosinophils
B)  Autoimmune disorders
C)  Third line of defense
D)  Neutrophils
E)  Plasma cellsF) Second line of defenseG) Cytotoxic T cellsH) First line of defenseI) Mast cellsJ) A) and E)
K) F) and H)

Question 2

What are the three strategies for defending against foreign organisms,cells,or molecules?

Accepted Answer

(1)Prevent foreign cells or molecules fr...

Question 3

A (n)________ is an overreaction by the immune system to an antigen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A (n)________ is an overreaction by the...

Question 4

Abdul,who is 6 years old and beginning his first day of school,comes into his classroom where some other children are eating peanuts.Within a few minutes he complains of dizziness and seems to be struggling to breathe.You suspect ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chickenpox
B)  anaphylactic shock
C)  cancer
D)  Kaposi's sarcomaE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Antibodies do all of these things except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  activate complement cascade
B)  attract phagocytes
C)  stimulate helper T cells
D)  neutralize toxinsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The eye is a warm,moist environment favored by many harmful bacteria.Nevertheless,eye infections are relatively rare.Why is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  The enzyme tearase inhibits bacterial growth.
B)  Tears contain the antibacterial enzyme lysozyme.
C)  The eyes are constantly exposed to UV light, which inhibits bacterial growth.
D)  Antibodies, particularly IgM, are secreted in abundance in the tears.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

According to preliminary tests Alexandra has liver cancer but the mass is inoperable and hard to localize.In order to administer x-ray beam therapy safely and effectively,the doctors must find the exact location of the cancer.Which of the following methods would be best in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  radioactive monoclonal antibodies
B)  florescence-linked B-cells
C)  activated neutrophils
D)  enormous mast cell injectionsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 13: Body Defense Mechanisms

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Abdul,who is 6 years old and beginning his first day of school,comes into his classroom where some other children are eating peanuts.Within a few minutes he complains of dizziness and seems to be struggling to breathe.You suspect ________.

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According to preliminary tests Alexandra has liver cancer but the mass is inoperable and hard to localize.In order to administer x-ray beam therapy safely and effectively,the doctors must find the exact location of the cancer.Which of the following methods would be best in this situation?

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Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -If you had none of these cells,you could no longer make antibodies.

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The eye is a warm,moist environment favored by many harmful bacteria.Nevertheless,eye infections are relatively rare.Why is this?

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A (n)________ is an overreaction by the immune system to an antigen.

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Exam 13: Body Defense Mechanisms

What are the three strategies for defending against foreign organisms,cells,or molecules?

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Antibodies do all of these things except ________.

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Abdul,who is 6 years old and beginning his first day of school,comes into his classroom where some other children are eating peanuts.Within a few minutes he complains of dizziness and seems to be struggling to breathe.You suspect ________.

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According to preliminary tests Alexandra has liver cancer but the mass is inoperable and hard to localize.In order to administer x-ray beam therapy safely and effectively,the doctors must find the exact location of the cancer.Which of the following methods would be best in this situation?

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Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -If you had none of these cells,you could no longer make antibodies.

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The eye is a warm,moist environment favored by many harmful bacteria.Nevertheless,eye infections are relatively rare.Why is this?

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A (n)________ is an overreaction by the immune system to an antigen.

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