Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6th Edition Lesson 4

Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6th Edition By Barbara H. -Test Bank




Lesson 4-1: Introduction to Immunology


TRUE/FALSE

1. The lymph nodes and spleen are parts of the secondary lymphoid system.

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2. The formation of an insoluable antigen-antibody complex is called precipitation.

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3. Any leukocyte can produce monoclonal antibodies.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Humoral immunity is brought about primarily by:
a. T cells d. all of the above (a–c)
b. lymphokines e. none of the above (a–c)
c. antibodies
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2. The antibody class that is predominant in secretions is:
a. IgG d. IgD
b. IgM e. IgE
c. IgA
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3. The class of antibody produced first after exposure to antigen is:
a. IgG d. IgE
b. IgM e. IgD
c. IgA

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4. Specific immunity is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
a. specificity c. recognition
b. inflammation d. memory
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5. Which of the following is NOT considered secondary lymphoid tissue?
a. lymph nodes c. thymus
b. spleen d. tonsils
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6. All of the following are characteristics of the inflammatory response EXCEPT:
a. phagocytic action of neutrophils c. complement proteins
b. redness, swelling, pain, and heat d. antibody production
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7. The cells that are destroyed in HIV infection are:
a. monocytes c. CD8+ cells
b. CD4+ cells d. B lymphocytes
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8. The largest immunoglobulin is:
a. IgG d. IgE
b. IgM e. IgD
c. IgA
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9. The reaction that occurs when soluble antigen is reacted with specific antibody is:
a. agglutination d. precipitation
b. diffusion e. none of the above
c. fixation
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COMPLETION

1. The antibody class that is in highest concentration in serum is ____________________.

ANS:
IgG
immunoglobulin G

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2. Cell-mediated immunity is brought about primarily by ____________________ lymphocytes.

ANS: T

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, 3. Hypersensitivity or allergic responses are associated with ____________________.

ANS:
IgE
immunoglobulin E

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4. A foreign substance that induces an immune response by causing antibody production is a(n)
____________________.

ANS:
antigen
Ag
immunogen

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5. A hypersensitive condition is more commonly called a(n) ____________________.

ANS: allergy

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6. An individual who is able to produce a normal immune response is said to be
____________________.

ANS: immunocompetent

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7. An individual who has reduced ability to produce an immune response is said to be
____________________.

ANS:
immunocompromised
immunodeficient

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8. The portion of an antigen that reacts specifically with an antibody is the ____________________.

ANS: epitope

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9. An assay that uses an enzyme-labeled antibody as a reactant is a(n) ____________________.

ANS:
enzyme immunoassay
EIA

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