1. Identify patterns of immune responses in the human body
2. Importance of microbiology in different environments
3. Sample preparation techniquesin a laboratory species and briefly explain each.
4.Significance of antigens and antibodies in thehuman body
1. Identify patterns of immune responses in the human body
2. Importance of microbiology in different environments
3. Sample preparation techniquesin a laboratory species and briefly explain each.
4.Significance of antigens and antibodies in thehuman body
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Vaccinations require that humans have which type of immune system?
| innate immune system | ||
| adaptive immune system | ||
| all of the above |
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QUESTION 2
Which of the following are examples of antigens?
| one of a group of proteins found in the blood that leads to the clumping of foreign blood cells | ||
| proteins embedded in the membranes of T cells | ||
| foreign molecules that trigger antibody production | ||
| proteins that trigger the end of the inflammatory response |
10 points
QUESTION 3
Vaccines prevent disease by_______________
| stimulating the production of antibodies | ||
| allowing more leukocytes to attack a pathogen | ||
| weakening or killing a virus | ||
| providing primary pathogen defence |
10 points
QUESTION 4
Mast cells __________
| Attack pathogens using phagocytosis | ||
| Constrict blood flow around an open wound | ||
| direct leukocyte activity | ||
| Build the sails on a ship |
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QUESTION 5
Which of the following is true about allergies?
| Allergens are typically safe substances that are damaging to certain individuals who lack the appropriate antibodies | ||
| You can't get allergies if you are exposed to common allergens at a young age | ||
| Antibodies are not produced in response to pollen in someone with seasonal allergies | ||
| Immune responses occur in response to a non-damaging substance in the body because the body thinks the substance is a pathogen |
1.List the steps of the immune response in the correct order, fromfirst to last. (First, Second, Third)
| The immune system develops proteins called antibodies that fightthe infection by killing the antigens. | Choose... Third First Second | |
| The immune system identifies antigens. | Choose... Third First Second | |
| The body saves some antibodies so they are available to fight offthe same disease if exposed again. | Choose... Third First Second |
2.Match each item with the correct "line of defense" it isclassified under. (Surface Barrier, General Defense, ImmuneResponse)
| lysozyme | Choose... Surfacebarriers Generaldefenses Immune responses | |
| inflammation | Choose... Surfacebarriers Generaldefenses Immune responses | |
| lymph nodes | Choose... Surfacebarriers Generaldefenses Immune responses | |
| B cells and T cells | Choose... Surfacebarriers Generaldefenses Immune responses | |
| unbroken skin | Choose... Surfacebarriers Generaldefenses Immune responses | |
| Antibodies | Choose... Surfacebarriers Generaldefenses Immune responses |
| a. Itdestroys bacteria by a process called "cell-eating." | ||
| b. Itproduces a fever and lethargy, so energy can be reserved forbattling the illness. | ||
| c. It formsblood clots in the damaged area. | ||
| d. Itdilates blood vessels to make more room for the body's defensive agentsin the injured area. |
| An infectious particle that consists only of protein | Choose... Antigen Prion Blymphocyte Macrophage | |
| A white blood cell that engulfs and destroys foreign material, such asbacteria | Choose... Antigen Prion Blymphocyte Macrophage | |
| Any substance that instigates a response by the immune system | Choose... Antigen Prion Blymphocyte Macrophage | |
| A white blood cell that can make antibodies | Choose... Antigen Prion Blymphocyte Macrophage |
5.Who is credited with designing the first vaccine?
| a. LinusPauling | ||
| b. EdwardJenner | ||
| c. JonasSalk | ||
| d. StanleyMiller |
6.The flu (influenza) vaccine is generally administered as aninjection, often referred to as the flu shot. Can the flu shot giveyou the flu?
| a. No,because the flu shot is a live, attenuated vaccine. | ||
| b. Yes,because the flu shot is a live, attenuated vaccine. | ||
| c. No,because the flu shot is an inactivated vaccine. | ||
| d. Yes,because the flu shot is an inactivated vaccine. |
7.Getting a vaccine is similar to getting the actual disease insome ways. For example, when you get a vaccine, yourimmune system produces antibodies that will protect you from future exposures tothe actual disease.
True or False?
8.Getting a vaccine is NOT similar to getting the actual disease insome ways. For example, when you get a vaccine, you should notexperience outward symptoms of the disease you were vaccinatedagainst.
True or False?
9.Numerous scientific studies have shown that there is NO LINKbetween vaccines and autism.
True or False?
