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Advanced Pathophysiology UTMB 5355
EXAM 2 | 2025 COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
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The effects of vasodilation during an inflammatory response
cause which of the following? Ans: Slower blood viscosity
Which of the following is a role of histamine when released by
mast cells? Ans: Increased Vascular Permeability
Which of the following results when histamine attaches to the
H1 receptor? Ans: Smooth muscle contraction, increased
chemotaxis, stimulation of prostaglandin synthesis
Which chemical mediator is responsible for prolonged asthma
symptoms such as bronchoconstriction and inflammation? Ans:
Leukotrienes
Which of the following are an active modulator of allergic
reactions in the immune system? Ans: Eosinophils
directs movement of cells along a chemical gradient attracting
eosinophils and neutrophils to the site of inflammation. Ans:
Chemotaxis
What are the functions of interferons? Ans: Protect against viral
infection, modulate inflammatory response
Your patient has seasonal allergic rhinitis. Which type of
hypersensitivity reaction is this? Ans: Type 1
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Your patient has diagnosis of Grave's disease. Which type of
Hypersensitivity reaction is this? Ans: Type 2
Which of the following is a type III hypersensitivity reaction?
Ans: Glomerulonephritis
Which of the following statement is true regarding Type IV
Reactions? Ans: The reaction is mediated by T lymphocytes
Which of the following statements are true regarding exotoxins?
Ans: damage cell membranes, activate second messengers,
inhibit protein synthesis
immunity is produced by an individual after natural exposure to
an antigen or after immunization Ans: Active
immunity produces immunoglobulins that bind to antigens and
neutralize their effects Ans: Humoral
stimulates the proliferation of T cells and B cells during
inflammation Ans: Interleukins
Catecholamines decrease which of the following immune system
cells during chronic stress? Ans: Natural Killer cells
interfere with insulin signaling leading to insulin resistance in
stress, obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes. Ans: Pro-inflammatory
cytokines
what type of immunity is produced when an immunoglobulin
crosses the placenta? Ans: Passive acquired
the normal microbiome Ans: The body's surfaces are colonized
with a variety of microorganisms, Surfaces, such as skin and
Advanced Pathophysiology UTMB 5355
EXAM 2 | 2025 COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
|ALREADY PASSED!!
The effects of vasodilation during an inflammatory response
cause which of the following? Ans: Slower blood viscosity
Which of the following is a role of histamine when released by
mast cells? Ans: Increased Vascular Permeability
Which of the following results when histamine attaches to the
H1 receptor? Ans: Smooth muscle contraction, increased
chemotaxis, stimulation of prostaglandin synthesis
Which chemical mediator is responsible for prolonged asthma
symptoms such as bronchoconstriction and inflammation? Ans:
Leukotrienes
Which of the following are an active modulator of allergic
reactions in the immune system? Ans: Eosinophils
directs movement of cells along a chemical gradient attracting
eosinophils and neutrophils to the site of inflammation. Ans:
Chemotaxis
What are the functions of interferons? Ans: Protect against viral
infection, modulate inflammatory response
Your patient has seasonal allergic rhinitis. Which type of
hypersensitivity reaction is this? Ans: Type 1
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Your patient has diagnosis of Grave's disease. Which type of
Hypersensitivity reaction is this? Ans: Type 2
Which of the following is a type III hypersensitivity reaction?
Ans: Glomerulonephritis
Which of the following statement is true regarding Type IV
Reactions? Ans: The reaction is mediated by T lymphocytes
Which of the following statements are true regarding exotoxins?
Ans: damage cell membranes, activate second messengers,
inhibit protein synthesis
immunity is produced by an individual after natural exposure to
an antigen or after immunization Ans: Active
immunity produces immunoglobulins that bind to antigens and
neutralize their effects Ans: Humoral
stimulates the proliferation of T cells and B cells during
inflammation Ans: Interleukins
Catecholamines decrease which of the following immune system
cells during chronic stress? Ans: Natural Killer cells
interfere with insulin signaling leading to insulin resistance in
stress, obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes. Ans: Pro-inflammatory
cytokines
what type of immunity is produced when an immunoglobulin
crosses the placenta? Ans: Passive acquired
the normal microbiome Ans: The body's surfaces are colonized
with a variety of microorganisms, Surfaces, such as skin and
