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ImmunologyStudyGuideQuestions
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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How can Diseases be caused by pathogens, fungi, and cigarette smoke? Give examples of each.
An example of an infectious disease that is spread by viruses in the air is
How do Antibiotics fight infections?
The inflammatory response can cause, three general symptoms, what are they?
If the skin is cut or broken, an infection can result from microorganisms that are….
Unlike in passive immunity, in active immunity antibodies are produced by….
Humoral immunity is carried out by……
Asthma is an example of……
The sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes associated with allergies are caused when……
Autoimmune diseases result when the immune system…….
Completion
Complete each statement.
11. ____________________ are effective at treating strep throat but not at treating colds.
12. Any opening in the skin is a potential entrance for ____________________.
13. A person who has ____________________ is likely to suffer from a number of other rare infections because a
virus attacks the immune system.
Short Answer
14. What role does interferon play in the immune system? Is it effective against all pathogens?
15. Describe the mechanism that causes allergies.
16. What causes autoimmune diseases?
17. What effects does HIV have on the immune system?
18. Describe the relationship between antigens and antibodies.
Essay
19. Describe active and passive immunity and explain how an individual develops each type.
20. Describe the inflammatory response in terms of a wound.
21. Compare and contrast cell-mediated immunity and humoral immunity.