Chapter 24: Immune System

Chapter 24: Immune System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Chapter 24-A: Immune System

 

Test Bank

 

TRUE/FALSE

 

1. Cytokines include leukotrienes, interferons, and histamine.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 746

TOP:    Organization of the Immune System

 

2. Complement is a chemical produced by cells after they become infected by a virus.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 761

TOP:    Functions of Antibodies

 

3. Phagocytosis is a nonspecific defense mechanism.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 748         TOP:    Innate Immunity

 

4. Many of the inflammation mediators act as chemotactic factors.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 750

TOP:    The Inflammatory Response

 

5. The inflammatory response is the body’s first line of defense.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 749

TOP:    The Inflammatory Response

 

6. Neutrophils function in the immune system by producing immunoglobulins.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 752

TOP:    Phagocytosis

 

7. Diapedesis is the process by which neutrophils migrate out of the bloodstream and around the tissue cells to the injury site.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 752

TOP:    Phagocytosis

 

Chapter 24-B: Immune System

 

Test Bank

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. All of the following represent examples of nonspecific immunity except:

a.	species resistance.
b.	phagocytosis.
c.	cell-mediated immunity.
d.	mechanical and chemical barriers.

 

ANS:   C                     DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 747 (Table 24-1)                        TOP:    Organization of the Immune System

 

2. The body’s first line(s) of defense is(are) the:

a.	skin.
b.	mucous membranes.
c.	inflammatory response.
d.	Both A and B are correct.

 

ANS:   A                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 749

TOP:    Mechanical and Chemical Barriers

 

3. Inflammation mediators include:

a.	histamine.
b.	kinins.
c.	prostaglandins.
d.	all of the above.

 

ANS:   D                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 750

TOP:    Inflammation

 

4. The most numerous type of phagocyte is the:

a.	neutrophil.
b.	histocyte.
c.	microglia.
d.	Kupffer cell.

 

ANS:   A                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 752

TOP:    Phagocytosis