Chapter 15- Nonspecific Host Defense Mechanisms

Chapter 15- Nonspecific Host Defense Mechanisms

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1.
Host defense mechanisms—ways in which
the body protects itself from pathogens—can
be thought of as an army consisting of how
many lines of defense?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
2. Which of the following is not part of the
body’s first line of defense?
A) fever
B) intact skin
C) mucus
D) the pH of the stomach contents
3. Each of the following is considered a part of
the body’s second line of defense except:
A) fever.
B) inflammation.
C) interferons.
D) lysozyme.
4. Which of the following is not a consequence
of activation of the complement system?
A) attraction and activation of leukocytes
B) increased phagocytosis by phagocytic cells
(opsonization)
C) lysis of bacteria and other foreign cells
D) repair of damaged tissue
5. Each of the following is a primary purpose of
the inflammatory response except:
A) to localize the infection.
B) to neutralize any toxins being produced at the
site.
C) to prevent the spread of microbial invaders.
D) to stimulate the production of opsonins.

Answer Key
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. D