PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MODULE 3
EXAM REVIEW WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Explain the challenges of diagnosing autoimmune disorders.
correct answer There are over 80 identified autoimmune
disorders many with overlapping presentations. Many
manifestations are nonspecific and are seen in other non-
autoimmune diseases. Blood testing isn't perfect either for
diagnosing.
What cell is a first responder to phagocytosis of a foreign invader
-basophils
-eosinophil
-monocyte
-dendritic cell correct answer Monocyte
What are the primary cells involved in the adaptive immune
response?
-neutrophils
-antibodies
-antigens
-lymphocytes correct answer Lymphocytes
B lymphocytes produce what type of immunity correct answer
Humoral Immunity
, Which immunoglobulin is responsible for inflammation and
allergic responses and combating parasitic infections?
IgA
IgE
IgG
IgD correct answer IgE
What cell type is an early responder and the most abundant in the
body
Lymphocytes
Basophils
Neutrophils
Eosinophils correct answer Neutrophils
What is not a finding consistent with Graves' disease?
Hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Hypothyroidism
Exophthalmos
Corneal ulceration correct answer Hypothyroidism
A 12-year-old female presents with itchy eyes, nasal congestion
and drainage, and sneezing every spring when the pollen count is
high. (1) Explain the immunologic mechanisms that are
responsible for her symptoms. (2) What type(s) of treatment
might be used to relieve her symptoms? correct answer 1.
EXAM REVIEW WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Explain the challenges of diagnosing autoimmune disorders.
correct answer There are over 80 identified autoimmune
disorders many with overlapping presentations. Many
manifestations are nonspecific and are seen in other non-
autoimmune diseases. Blood testing isn't perfect either for
diagnosing.
What cell is a first responder to phagocytosis of a foreign invader
-basophils
-eosinophil
-monocyte
-dendritic cell correct answer Monocyte
What are the primary cells involved in the adaptive immune
response?
-neutrophils
-antibodies
-antigens
-lymphocytes correct answer Lymphocytes
B lymphocytes produce what type of immunity correct answer
Humoral Immunity
, Which immunoglobulin is responsible for inflammation and
allergic responses and combating parasitic infections?
IgA
IgE
IgG
IgD correct answer IgE
What cell type is an early responder and the most abundant in the
body
Lymphocytes
Basophils
Neutrophils
Eosinophils correct answer Neutrophils
What is not a finding consistent with Graves' disease?
Hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Hypothyroidism
Exophthalmos
Corneal ulceration correct answer Hypothyroidism
A 12-year-old female presents with itchy eyes, nasal congestion
and drainage, and sneezing every spring when the pollen count is
high. (1) Explain the immunologic mechanisms that are
responsible for her symptoms. (2) What type(s) of treatment
might be used to relieve her symptoms? correct answer 1.
