Question 1

Epstein-Barr virus causes infectious mononucleosis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Antibodies are produced by macrophages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

West Nile virus and hantavirus infections primarily involve transmission by vectors rather than person-to-person spread.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Protozoa are associated with all of the following illnesses,EXCEPT

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

Question 5

Varicella-zoster virus causes which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  chicken pox
B)  shingles
C)  measles
D)  chicken pox and shinglesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

Anaphylaxis may be life threatening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following are symptoms usually present in someone with a common cold,EXCEPT:

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A)  fever.
B)  fatigue.
C)  runny,stuffy nose.
D)  muscle aches.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Histamine production may cause congestion and sneezing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Lymphocytes that stimulate other lymphocytes to increase are called _____________ cells.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Encephalitis is characterized by all of the following,EXCEPT:

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A)  inflammation of the brain.
B)  lethargy.
C)  nausea.
D)  vomitingE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

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 12

How many people die from influenza each year in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 to 2000
B)  2000 to 4000
C)  2000 to 8000
D)  5000 to 8000E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

White blood cells that directly destroy virus-infected and cancerous cells are _________ cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  helper T
B)  suppressor T
C)  natural killer
D)  BE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

You can reduce your chance of getting sick by doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Washing your hands frequently.
B)  Keeping your immunizations up to date.
C)  Getting enough sleep.
D)  All of the aboveE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Killer T cells can destroy cancer cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Key components of a typical asthma attack include all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  secretion of extra mucus.
B)  inflammation of the airways.
C)  spasm in the muscles surrounding the airways.
D)  anaphylaxis.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Toxic shock syndrome was first diagnosed in pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Herpesvirus causes all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  chicken pox.
B)  mononucleosis.
C)  herpes.
D)  rabies.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes associated with hepatitis is called

Accepted Answer

A)  hemorrhage.
B)  toxic shock.
C)  jaundice.
D)  impetigo.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following diseases is commonly known as the "kissing disease"?

Accepted Answer

A)  mononucleosis
B)  chicken pox
C)  influenza
D)  meningitisE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 9: Immunity and Infection

Anaphylaxis may be life threatening.

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White blood cells that directly destroy virus-infected and cancerous cells are _________ cells.

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Killer T cells can destroy cancer cells.

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Herpesvirus causes all of the following,EXCEPT:

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Encephalitis is characterized by all of the following,EXCEPT:

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West Nile virus and hantavirus infections primarily involve transmission by vectors rather than person-to-person spread.

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Protozoa are associated with all of the following illnesses,EXCEPT

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Toxic shock syndrome was first diagnosed in pregnant women.

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Which of the following diseases is commonly known as the "kissing disease"?

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All of the following are symptoms usually present in someone with a common cold,EXCEPT:

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Antibodies are produced by macrophages.

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Histamine production may cause congestion and sneezing.

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Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes associated with hepatitis is called

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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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Varicella-zoster virus causes which of the following conditions?

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Key components of a typical asthma attack include all of the following,EXCEPT

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Lymphocytes that stimulate other lymphocytes to increase are called _____________ cells.

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Epstein-Barr virus causes infectious mononucleosis.

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You can reduce your chance of getting sick by doing which of the following?

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How many people die from influenza each year in Canada?

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