Immunology

The jejunum is part of the large intestine. (True or false?)

The jejunum is part of the large intestine. (True or false?)

The jejunum is part of the large intestine.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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zns889

Headaches, drowsiness, and anxiety are symptoms of withdrawal from:

Headaches, drowsiness, and anxiety are symptoms of withdrawal from:

Headaches, drowsiness, and anxiety are symptoms of withdrawal from:
 A) cocaine.
  B) nicotine.
  C) caffeine.
  D) alcohol.

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lsellers6

The vascular system is composed of thousands of miles of vessels. (True or false?)

The vascular system is composed of thousands of miles of vessels. (True or false?)

The vascular system is composed of thousands of miles of vessels.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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derrickpate22

Sickle-cell anemia is found in:

Sickle-cell anemia is found in:

Sickle-cell anemia is found in:
 A) Asians.
  B) Caucasians.
  C) Blacks.
  D) Italians.

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vbass

Cataracts are commonly treated with surgery. (True or false?)

Cataracts are commonly treated with surgery. (True or false?)

Cataracts are commonly treated with surgery.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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vbass

What effect do steroids have on the healing process?

What effect do steroids have on the healing process?

What effect do steroids have on the healing process?
 A) no effect
  B) inhibits healing
  C) speeds up healing
  D) speeds up primary union

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Fvhdan

Which of the following can pass directly into the bloodstream?

Which of the following can pass directly into the bloodstream?

Which of the following can pass directly into the bloodstream?
 A) only glucose
  B) only monosaccharides
  C) only disaccharides
  D) both monosaccharides and disaccharides

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gomeza

In which type of gene therapy is the patient given the virus directly?

In which type of gene therapy is the patient given the virus directly?

In which type of gene therapy is the patient given the virus directly?
 A) in vitro
  B) in vivo
  C) ex vitro
  D) ex vivo

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kmoralesss

Which of the following enzymes accelerates transcription?

Which of the following enzymes accelerates transcription?

Which of the following enzymes accelerates transcription?
 A) phosphorylated protein kinases
  B) ribozymes
  C) tRNA synthetases
  D) all of these

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derrickpate22

In which of the following do both amino acids have a basic side chain?

In which of the following do both amino acids have a basic side chain?

In which of the following do both amino acids have a basic side chain?
 A) cysteine and glycine
  B) cysteine and methionine
  C) histidine and lysine
  D) phenylalanine and tryptophan

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tdubb1992

A new mother brings her infant to the clinic reporting that the child is not sleeping or eating ...

A new mother brings her infant to the clinic reporting that the child is not sleeping or eating ...

A new mother brings her infant to the clinic reporting that the child is not sleeping or eating much. Upon assessment, the health care provider notes that the infant's ear canal is reddened with a bulging tympanic membrane.
 
  Which other

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whitneyracquel

Which of the following manifestations typically accompanies an asthmatic attack?

Which of the following manifestations typically accompanies an asthmatic attack?

Which of the following manifestations typically accompanies an asthmatic attack?
 
  A) Decreased residual volume
  B) Decreased pulmonary arterial pressure
  C) Prolonged inspiration
  D) Hyperinflation of the lungs

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Kojico

A client who experienced a traumatic head injury from a severe blow to the back of his head now ...

A client who experienced a traumatic head injury from a severe blow to the back of his head now ...

A client who experienced a traumatic head injury from a severe blow to the back of his head now lives with numerous function deficits, including an inability to maintain steady posture while he is in a standing position,
 
  although he is

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somedaysunday

Which of the following client complaints should prompt a clinician to order a diagnostic workup for ...

Which of the following client complaints should prompt a clinician to order a diagnostic workup for ...

Which of the following client complaints should prompt a clinician to order a diagnostic workup for multiple myeloma?
 
  A) Lately my bones just seem to ache so badly, and nothing seems to help.
  B) Every morning my joints are so st

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Bubbbles

A client with a diagnosis of heart failure has returned from a visit with his primary care provider ...

A client with a diagnosis of heart failure has returned from a visit with his primary care provider ...

A client with a diagnosis of heart failure has returned from a visit with his primary care provider with a prescription for a change in his daily medication regimen.
 
  Which of the following drugs is likely to improve the client's cardia

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WillGross3

While reviewing the laboratory reports of a client, a nurse finds that the client's ear secretions ...

While reviewing the laboratory reports of a client, a nurse finds that the client's ear secretions ...

While reviewing the laboratory reports of a client, a nurse finds that the client's ear secretions show the presence of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas bacterial strains. The client has pain, tenderness, and itching on the auricle.
 

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zns889

Which signs and symptoms are associated with liver cancer? Select all that apply. 1. Jaundice 2. ...

Which signs and symptoms are associated with liver cancer? Select all that apply. 1. Jaundice 2. ...

Which signs and symptoms are associated with liver cancer? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Jaundice
  2. Weight loss
  3. Constipation
  4. Abdominal pain
  5. Numbness in one side of the body

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irina99

The caregiver of a client tells the nurse, The client has coarsening of facial features and enlarged ...

The caregiver of a client tells the nurse, The client has coarsening of facial features and enlarged ...

The caregiver of a client tells the nurse, The client has coarsening of facial features and enlarged bones in the face. On assessment of the client, the nurse finds that the client has a high blood pressure and visual impairment.
 
  Which

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tdubb1992

Adrenoleukodystrophy is characterized by 1. Accumulation of ganglioside. 2. Cessation of ...

Adrenoleukodystrophy is characterized by 1. Accumulation of ganglioside. 2. Cessation of ...

Adrenoleukodystrophy is characterized by
 
  1. Accumulation of ganglioside.
  2. Cessation of ribosomal protein synthesis.
  3. Acceleration of cellular proteasome activity.
  4. Accumulation of long chain fatty acid s in t

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ccopp

Osteomyelitis is an uncommon ______ infection of the bone.

Osteomyelitis is an uncommon ______ infection of the bone.

Osteomyelitis is an uncommon ______ infection of the bone.
 
  A) bacterial
  B) fungal
  C) protozoan
  D) viral

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zns889

_____ is an inflammation of the brain, most often caused by a viral infection. (Fill in the blank)

_____ is an inflammation of the brain, most often caused by a viral infection. (Fill in the blank)

_____ is an inflammation of the brain, most often caused by a viral infection.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

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lirpapril

The late stage of _____ may include difficulty coordinating muscle movements, paralysis, numbness, ...

The late stage of _____ may include difficulty coordinating muscle movements, paralysis, numbness, ...

The late stage of _____ may include difficulty coordinating muscle movements, paralysis, numbness, gradual blindness, and dementia; serious enough to cause death.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

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preetpatel94

Hepatitis D virus is described as a defective virus because it cannot reproduce in a cell unless the ...

Hepatitis D virus is described as a defective virus because it cannot reproduce in a cell unless the ...

Hepatitis D virus is described as a defective virus because it cannot reproduce in a cell unless the cell is also infected with hepatitis _____.
 
  A) A
  B) B
  C) C
  D) E

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lirpapril

In relative polycythemia, the increase in red blood cell mass is due to a loss of plasma volume. ...

In relative polycythemia, the increase in red blood cell mass is due to a loss of plasma volume. ...

In relative polycythemia, the increase in red blood cell mass is due to a loss of plasma volume.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Macdonaldc

In graft-versus-host disease, (Multiple Choice)

In graft-versus-host disease, (Multiple Choice)

In graft-versus-host disease,
 
  a. a kidney transplant releases toxic products that affect the host
  b. a liver transplant releases toxic products that affect the host
  c. the bone marrow transplant attack

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yncr

What dilution does a 1:2 dilution of a 1:0 dilution give?

What dilution does a 1:2 dilution of a 1:0 dilution give?

What dilution does a 1:2 dilution of a 1:0 dilution give?
 
  a. 1:5
  b. 1:2
  c. 1:10
  d. 1:20

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rosie_9800

MHC restriction is (Multiple Choice)

MHC restriction is (Multiple Choice)

MHC restriction is
 
  a. a large group of different proteins sharing structural similarities that are involved in a variety of different functions
  b. the ability of a host to react with a particular antigen only when

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jvidaurri

Which of these causes proliferation of certain hematopoietic cells as its primary activity?

Which of these causes proliferation of certain hematopoietic cells as its primary activity?

Which of these causes proliferation of certain hematopoietic cells as its primary activity?
 
  a. IL-2
  b. IL-10
  c. GM-CSF
  d. none of the above

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shaebugg

Antimicrobial peptides is(are) (Multiple Choice)

Antimicrobial peptides is(are) (Multiple Choice)

Antimicrobial peptides is(are)
 
  a. defensins and cathelicidins
  b. unmethylated DNA, ss RNA
  c. SALT
  d. C-reactive protein

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Bboggie17

A protein expressed in response to damage to DNA that results in death to the cell is _____.

A protein expressed in response to damage to DNA that results in death to the cell is _____.

A protein expressed in response to damage to DNA that results in death to the cell is _____.
 
  a. Ras
  b. p53
  c. Rb
  d. Abl
  e. MAGEA1.

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yncr

Name one autoimmune disease affecting the skin in which epitope spreading is involved, and explain ...

Name one autoimmune disease affecting the skin in which epitope spreading is involved, and explain ...

Name one autoimmune disease affecting the skin in which epitope spreading is involved, and explain how.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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alex12098

What feature of these mouse antibodies compromises their effectiveness in vivo and limits their use? ...

What feature of these mouse antibodies compromises their effectiveness in vivo and limits their use? ...

What feature of these mouse antibodies compromises their effectiveness in vivo and limits their use?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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sylviag14

Autologous bone marrow transplantation used to treat cancer patients involves reinfusing a(n) ...

Autologous bone marrow transplantation used to treat cancer patients involves reinfusing a(n) ...

Autologous bone marrow transplantation used to treat cancer patients involves reinfusing a(n) _____-depleted stem-cell population into the patient after their cancer treatment has been completed.
 
  a. mature T cell
 

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Acw55

Which of the following is a permissible match between a blood donor and a recipient (donor: ...

Which of the following is a permissible match between a blood donor and a recipient (donor: ...

Which of the following is a permissible match between a blood donor and a recipient (donor: recipient)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. O : AB +
  b. O +: AB
  c. AB +: O
  d. A : A +
  e

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ztboyce

Lipid mediators produced by activated mast cells include which of the following? (Select all that ...

Lipid mediators produced by activated mast cells include which of the following? (Select all that ...

Lipid mediators produced by activated mast cells include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. platelet-activating factor
  b. cathepsin G
  c. chymase
  d. leukotrienes
 

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Tmheath

Preferred viral targets for HIV therapy include (select all that apply):

Preferred viral targets for HIV therapy include (select all that apply):

Preferred viral targets for HIV therapy include (select all that apply):
 
  a. reverse transcriptase
  b. matrix protein
  c. gp120
  d. CD4
  e. protease.

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dianardo

What is the main clinical manifestation of immunodeficiency diseases in which antibody production is ...

What is the main clinical manifestation of immunodeficiency diseases in which antibody production is ...

What is the main clinical manifestation of immunodeficiency diseases in which antibody production is defective but cell-mediated immune responses are intact?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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TSparkman10

Women who are heterozygous for a defective Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk) gene _____.

Women who are heterozygous for a defective Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk) gene _____.

Women who are heterozygous for a defective Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk) gene _____.
 
  a. are more susceptible to infections caused by extracellular pyogenic bacteria
  b. have a 50 chance of having a son with X-link

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royboy1

_____ results in defective phagocytic processes causing chronic bacterial infections. (Select all ...

_____ results in defective phagocytic processes causing chronic bacterial infections. (Select all ...

_____ results in defective phagocytic processes causing chronic bacterial infections. (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. ChdiakHigashi syndrome
  b. WiskottAldrich syndrome
  c. myeloperoxidase deficiency
&n

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lizziemjordan

Herpesviruses include all of the following except _____.

Herpesviruses include all of the following except _____.

Herpesviruses include all of the following except _____.
 
  a. varicella-zoster
  b. EpsteinBarr virus
  c. herpes simplex virus
  d. cytomegalovirus
  e. All of the above are herpesviruse

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mojin39