Question 1

The DiGeorge syndrome is the result of

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A)   autoantibodies.
B)   delayed hypersensitivity.
C)   congenital absence or immaturity of the thymus gland.
D)   failure of B cell development and maturity.
E)   a genetic defect in the development of both T-cells and B cells.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

The potential for hemolytic disease of the newborn occurs when

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A)   maternal Rh+ cells enter an Rh− fetus.
B)   fetal Rh+ cells enter an Rh− mother.
C)   maternal Rh− cells enter an Rh+ fetus.
D)   fetal Rh− cells enter an Rh+ mother.
E)   fetal Rh+ cells enter an Rh+ mother.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The practice of delaying the introduction of solid foods may help prevent the development of food allergies, but doesn't provide complete protection.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Type _____ hypersensitivities involve soluble antigen with IgM or IgG forming complexes that can deposit in tissues.

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A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 5

Treatment for agammaglobulinemia is

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A)   frequent transfusions of Rh+ blood.
B)   passive immunotherapy and continuous antibiotic therapy.
C)   bone marrow transplant.
D)   allografts of skin.
E)   continuous immunosuppressive therapy.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D) B

Question 6

Systemic anaphylaxis can quickly result in airway blockage, shock, and death.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Atopy and anaphylaxis are hypersensitivities in the category

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A)   Type 1 only.
B)   Type 1 and Type 4.
C)   Type 4 only.
D)   Type 1, Type 2, Type 3.
E)   Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and Type 4.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 8

The antigens to which allergic individuals are sensitive are termed _____.

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The answer of The antigens to which allergic individuals are...

Question 9

Allergic patients receiving small, controlled injections of specific allergens are undergoing

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A)   desensitization.
B)   sensitization.
C)   tissue matching.
D)   degranulation.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following methods is/are used for determining the most appropriate donor tissue for a particular recipient?

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A)   tissue typing
B)   mixed lymphocyte reaction
C)   ABO blood typing
D)   All of these choices are correct.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following can be a consequence of a genetic deficiency in B cell survival and maturity?

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A)   host rejection of graft
B)   graft versus host disease
C)   formation of autoantibodies
D)   hypogammaglobulinemiaE) A) and B)
F) None of the above D

Question 12

Allergic reactions to penicillin are an example of a

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A)   Type 1 hypersensitivity.
B)   Type 2 hypersensitivity.
C)   Type 3 hypersensitivity.
D)   Type 4 hypersensitivity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Histamine causes all the following, except

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A)   increased sensitivity to light.
B)   constriction of smooth muscle of bronchi and the intestine.
C)   relaxes vascular smooth muscle.
D)   wheal and flare reaction in skin.
E)   pruritis and headache.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Epinephrine

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A)   is an antihistamine.
B)   reverses constriction of airways.
C)   causes desensitization.
D)   inhibits the activity of lymphocytes.
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

The most common immunoglobulin deficiency is an IgG deficiency.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following does not belong with transformed cancer cells?

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A)   oncogenic viruses
B)   increased rate of growth
C)   chromosomal alterations
D)   capacity for limited division
E)   changed surface moleculesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

All of the following are associated with IgE_ and mast cell-mediated allergy, except

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A)   drug allergy.
B)   eczema.
C)   anaphylaxis.
D)   allergic asthma.
E)   systemic lupus erythematosus.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Severe combined immunodeficiencies SCIDs)  are due to

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A)   autoantibodies.
B)   delayed hypersensitivity.
C)   congenital absence or immaturity of the thymus gland.
D)   failure of B cell development and maturity.
E)   a genetic defect in the development of both T-cells and B cells.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Jose needs a kidney due to his diabetes. His sister is a close match and is willing to give him one of hers. What type of transplant is this?

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A)   allograft
B)   xenograft
C)   autograft
D)   heterograftE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Food allergies include gastrointestinal symptoms as well as skin and respiratory symptoms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Disorders in Immunity

The DiGeorge syndrome is the result of

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The potential for hemolytic disease of the newborn occurs when

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The practice of delaying the introduction of solid foods may help prevent the development of food allergies, but doesn't provide complete protection.

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Type _____ hypersensitivities involve soluble antigen with IgM or IgG forming complexes that can deposit in tissues.

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Treatment for agammaglobulinemia is

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Systemic anaphylaxis can quickly result in airway blockage, shock, and death.

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Atopy and anaphylaxis are hypersensitivities in the category

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The antigens to which allergic individuals are sensitive are termed _____.

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Allergic patients receiving small, controlled injections of specific allergens are undergoing

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Which of the following methods is/are used for determining the most appropriate donor tissue for a particular recipient?

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Which of the following can be a consequence of a genetic deficiency in B cell survival and maturity?

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Allergic reactions to penicillin are an example of a

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Histamine causes all the following, except

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Epinephrine

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The most common immunoglobulin deficiency is an IgG deficiency.

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Which of the following does not belong with transformed cancer cells?

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All of the following are associated with IgE_ and mast cell-mediated allergy, except

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Severe combined immunodeficiencies SCIDs) are due to

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Jose needs a kidney due to his diabetes. His sister is a close match and is willing to give him one of hers. What type of transplant is this?

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Food allergies include gastrointestinal symptoms as well as skin and respiratory symptoms.

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