Which of the following is another term for antibodies?
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In which intracellular compartment would you expect most of the digestive enzymes involved in pathogen destruction to be found?
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lysosome
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In macrophages and dendritic cells (so-called antigen-presenting cells) some small parts of the phagocytosed particle are presented to other cells of the immune system. If you were to draw an arrow leading to "antigen presentation" as described above, from which word would it extend?
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digestion
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Phagocytes and neutrophils can recognize pathogens because of
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pattern recognition receptors
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What is a clone in immunology?
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It is a group of identical T or B cells that all react to the same antigen
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The change in response time and concentration of antibody response after the primary immune response is due to
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memory
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What are the four main characteristics of inflammation?
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redness, heat, swelling, and pain
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After being stabbed with an inoculating needle in microbiology lab, Sam noticed that her finger hurt. In addition, it was red, hot to the touch, and swollen. What is the function of this type of reaction?
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to isolate any damage done by pathogens introduced when the puncture occurred
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Which of the following is an example of artificially acquired passive immunity?
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Someone suspected of exposure to Clostridium tetani is given an injection of antibodies (antiserum).
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Paul had chicken pox when he was 5 years old. Nicholas received the chicken pox vaccines. Which type of immunity does each man have?
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Paul has natural active immunity while Nicholas has artificial active immunity.
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When an individual previously sensitized to ragweed pollen encounters this allergen, what are the steps that lead to typical allergy symptoms?
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The pollen binds to IgE molecules, causing degranulation of mast cells, which release mediators that cause the allergy symptoms.
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A protein that can stimulate production of an abnormally large number of T cells and cause host damage is termed
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a superantigen
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Which of the following is an example of humoral immunity?
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the production of antibodies by B cells
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Which of the following tissues is myeloid?
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bone marrow
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Which of the following cell types is involved in innate immunity?
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macrophages
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Antibodies are proteins that are made by
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B cells
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Complement-coated pathogens will end up
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either lysing or opsonizing, depending on the type of cell
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How can sepsis lead to hypotensive shock?
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An individual has a child who is immunocompromised while undergoing medical treatment. As a result, the child's pediatrician recommends that no one in the family get a particular vaccine. Which of the following most likely describes the vaccine in question?
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All of the following areas of the human body should be microbially sterile EXCEPT
