Human Anatomy and Physiology : Immune System

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Example Question #1 : Immune System

Which of the following is a sign of inflammation?

Possible Answers:

Ataxia

Impaired vision

Dizziness

Calor

Correct answer:

Calor

Explanation:

Calor—or redness—is associated with increased blood flow, which can result from inflammation. During an inflammation response, histamine release results in vasodilation and increased bloodflow, which can cause the infalmmed area to appear red.

Example Question #2 : Immune System

What type of microbiota infect individuals who are already immunocompromised?

Possible Answers:

Pathogens

Transient microbiota

Opportunistic microbiota

Resident microbiota

Correct answer:

Opportunistic microbiota

Explanation:

Opportunistic microbiota can form biofilms and affect patients who are immunocompromised, suchs as someone with AIDS or a chronic illness.

Resident microbiota are always present in the body and frequently have mutualistic relationships with their human hosts. Transient microbiota are present at some times, but absent at others. Pathogens affect healthy individuals, as well as those who may be immunocompromised.

Example Question #3 : Immune System

Which of the following does not release histamine?

Possible Answers:

Mast cell

Platelet

Basophil

Neutrophil

Correct answer:

Neutrophil

Explanation:

Mast cells are perhaps the best-known producers of histamine. Basophils also release histamine and contribute to the inflammatory response, while platelets are also capable of releasing histamine. Neutrophils are best-known for their phagocytic properties, and do not produce histamine.

Example Question #4 : Immune System

Which of the following causes edema during inflammation?

Possible Answers:

Decreased hydrostatic pressure in the venules

Increased oncotic pressure in the venules

Increased hydrostatic pressure in the arterioles

Increased oncotic pressure in the arterioles

Correct answer:

Increased hydrostatic pressure in the arterioles

Explanation:

There are two primary types of pressure: hydrostatic pressure is the result of fluid volume pressing on a physical boundary, while oncotic pressure is the pulling force of protein concentrations causing watter diffuse across a membrane. During an inflammation response, fluid is allowed to leak out of arterioles and capillaries resulting in increased hydrostatic pressure in the interstitium. Edema is the accumulation of fluid in the interstitium.

All the other answers cause fluid to return to the vessel, rather than exit it.

Example Question #5 : Immune System

Which of the following do NSAIDS effect?

Possible Answers:

COX-1 

Lipoxygenase

Phospholipase C

Leukotriene

Correct answer:

COX-1 

Explanation:

NSAIDs inhibit COX-1, inhibiting the formation of prostanglandins.

Example Question #6 : Immune System

What is sarcoidosis?

Possible Answers:

A form of cancer

A digestive disorder that leads to irritable bowels

Another term for tuberculosis

A disorder of the immune system cells that cause inflammation which leads to the formation of granulomas

Correct answer:

A disorder of the immune system cells that cause inflammation which leads to the formation of granulomas

Explanation:

Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown cause that leads to inflammation. The immune cells that cause inflammation do not dissipate and instead, create clusters called granulomas. Not all cases of sarcoidosis require treatment.

Example Question #7 : Immune System

What is the difference between MRSA and other Staphylococcus infections?

Possible Answers:

MRSA is easier to treat

Other Staphylococcus infections are more serious

They are the same thing

MRSA is antibiotic resistant

Correct answer:

MRSA is antibiotic resistant

Explanation:

MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It is often seen in hospitals or long term care facilities. It can be treated using other antibiotics or is sometimes drained and left to heal without other intervention. 

Example Question #8 : Immune System

What are some of the symptoms of African sleeping sickness?

Possible Answers:

Fever, severe headache, irritability, extreme fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and aching muscles

Severe fever, hacking cough, and blood in stools

Wet cough, excessive mucous secretion from nose and eyes, and headache

Irritability, insomnia, uncontrollable bleeding

Correct answer:

Fever, severe headache, irritability, extreme fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and aching muscles

Explanation:

African Sleeping Sickness, caused by a parasite spread by the Tsetse Fly, has several symptoms that appear about 1-3 weeks after being bitten by the fly. The most common symptoms are fevers, extreme fatigue, muscle aches, irritability, swollen lymph nodes, and severe headaches. 

Example Question #9 : Immune System

What insect carries the parasite responsible for African sleeping sickness?

Possible Answers:

Botfly

Mosquito

Tsetse fly

Lone star tick

Correct answer:

Tsetse fly

Explanation:

Africa sleeping sickness, also known as African trypanosomosis, is caused by a parasite. The parasite, Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense, is carried by the Tsetse fly. The fly bite is the mechanism for the parasite entering the body. There are two variations of sleeping sickness, East African and West African. 

Example Question #6 : Immune System

Name the protein most directly involved leukocyte rolling during diapedesis.

Possible Answers:

ICAMs

Selectins

Integrins

CD31

Correct answer:

Selectins

Explanation:

Selectins are most involved in the process of leukocyte rolling—or diapedesis—while ICAMs and integrins are involved in leukocyte firm and CD31 is involved in leukocyte transmigration.

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