Question 1

High levels of tryptase in the blood is indicative of

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A)  a viral and/or fungal infection.
B)  high levels of degranulating mast cells suggesting an allergic reaction.
C)  overuse of dietary supplements.
D)  a bacterial infection.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Contact dermatitis involves

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A)  a sensitizing and provocative dose.
B)  an allergen entering the skin.
C)  T lymphocytes secreting inflammatory cytokines.
D)  the production of itchy papules and blisters.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

In multiple sclerosis, autoantibodies attack

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A)  sodium pump proteins in the cell membrane.
B)  acetylcholine receptors on skeletal muscle.
C)  acetylcholine receptors on smooth muscle.
D)  cells in thyroid follicles.
E)  myelin sheath cells of the nervous system.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

An example of a secondary acquired immunodeficiency is

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A)  AIDS.
B)  adenosine deaminase (AD
A)   deficiency.
C)  DiGeorge syndrome.
D)  agammaglobulinemia.
E)  SCID.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

The major category(ies)  of hypersensitivity(ies)  that typically involve(s)  a B-cell immunoglobulin response include(s)

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A)  type I only.
B)  type I and type IV.
C)  type IV only.
D)  type I, type II, and type III.
E)  type I, type II, type III, and type IV.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Allergic reactions to penicillins are considered a(n)  _____ hypersensitivity.

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A)  T-cell-mediated
B)  antibody-mediated
C)  immune complex-mediated
D)  immediate
E)  Both T-cell-mediated and antibody-mediated are correct.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 7

All of the following are involved in type II hypersensitivity except ______.

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A)  IgM
B)  complement
C)  foreign cells
D)  IgE
E)  IgGF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

All of the following can result in acquired immune deficiency except ______.

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A)  enzyme deficiency
B)  stress
C)  malnutrition
D)  radiation treatment
E)  bacterial infectionF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An antihistamine will

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A)  bind to histamine receptors on target organs.
B)  reverse spasms of respiratory smooth muscles.
C)  block synthesis of leukotrienes.
D)  inhibit the activity of lymphocytes.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The most common immunoglobulin deficiency is an IgG deficiency.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Place these events in the pathogenesis of contact dermatitis in order, with 1 being the first step.
----Sensitized T lymphocytes recognize the antigen and make cytokine chemicals.
----Cytokine chemicals attract macrophages, dendritic cells, and cytotoxic T lymphocytes to the site of the antigen.
----Chemicals are released from phagocytic cells and cytotoxic T cells, resulting in host tissue damage.
----A chemical is absorbed through the skin.
----The antigen is identified by a dendritic cell.

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3	Sensitized T lymphocytes recognize the...

Question 13

Which event represents the process of releasing chemical mediators?

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A)  Histamine acting on smooth muscle
B)  Binding of IgE by the Fc region to mast cells and basophils
C)  Prostaglandins causing vasodilation and increased vascular permeability
D)  Binding of allergen to adjacent IgE binding sites on mast cells and basophils
E)  DegranulationF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Allergic rhinitis is also known as asthma.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Human blood types involve all of the following except

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A)  MHC genes.
B)  inheritance of two of three possible alleles.
C)  ABO antigen markers.
D)  genes that code for an enzyme that adds a terminal carbohydrate to RBC receptors.
E)  genetically determined glycoprotein markers.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

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

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A)  sensitization
B)  desensitization
C)  degranulation
D)  tissue matchingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

A person who is Rh- will have anti-Rh antibodies in his/her serum from early infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A female who is Rh-

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A)  can never have an Rh+ baby.
B)  is at risk for a pregnancy resulting in hemolytic disease of the newborn.
C)  inherited two dominant genes.
D)  is in the majority of the population with regard to Rh status.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

A xenograft is graft tissue from a donor of one species transplanted to a recipient of another species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

DiGeorge syndrome is the result of

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

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Allergic rhinitis is also known as asthma.

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All of the following can result in acquired immune deficiency except ______.

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The most common immunoglobulin deficiency is an IgG deficiency.

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All of the following are involved in type II hypersensitivity except ______.

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

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A female who is Rh^-

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The major category(ies) of hypersensitivity(ies) that typically involve(s) a B-cell immunoglobulin response include(s)

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Human blood types involve all of the following except

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A person who is Rh^- will have anti-Rh antibodies in his/her serum from early infancy.

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Which event represents the process of releasing chemical mediators?

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Allergic reactions to penicillins are considered a(n) _____ hypersensitivity.

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

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An example of a secondary acquired immunodeficiency is

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In multiple sclerosis, autoantibodies attack

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High levels of tryptase in the blood is indicative of

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An antihistamine will

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The most common immunoglobulin deficiency is an IgG deficiency.

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

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