Immunology

A common sign of _____ includes a butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose.

A common sign of _____ includes a butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose.

A common sign of _____ includes a butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose.
 
  A) ELISA
  B) FACS
  C) IgG
  D) SLE

koklok123   194   1 Reply

Fredio

Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease of the _____.

Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease of the _____.

Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease of the _____.
 
  A) brain
  B) connective tissue
  C) heart
  D) lungs

bribery   192   1 Reply

Fvhdan

The rash associated with cutaneous lupus is commonly known as a discoid rash because the areas of ...

The rash associated with cutaneous lupus is commonly known as a discoid rash because the areas of ...

The rash associated with cutaneous lupus is commonly known as a discoid rash because the areas of the rash are _____.
 
  A) circular
  B) irregular
  C) painful
  D) red

love2211   192   1 Reply

Fvhdan

_____ is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease that affects the exocrine glands of the body. ...

_____ is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease that affects the exocrine glands of the body. ...

_____ is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease that affects the exocrine glands of the body.
 
  A) Anaphylaxis
  B) lupus
  C) scleroderma
  D) Sjgren's syndrome

RENCEE72   183   1 Reply

sophiakhalid12

There are several different types of hypersensitivity. Type III is known as _____.

There are several different types of hypersensitivity. Type III is known as _____.

There are several different types of hypersensitivity. Type III is known as _____.
 
  A) cytotoxic
  B) delayed
  C) immediate
  D) immune-complex

fundai!   174   1 Reply

kwengert

_____ may be treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a bone marrow transplant.

_____ may be treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a bone marrow transplant.

_____ may be treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a bone marrow transplant.
 
  A) Hodgkin's lymphoma
  B) Lupus
  C) Scleroderma
  D) Sjgren's syndrome

Acostak1   192   1 Reply

sophiakhalid12

HIV is diagnosed using a(n) _____ to detect HIV antibodies in the blood.

HIV is diagnosed using a(n) _____ to detect HIV antibodies in the blood.

HIV is diagnosed using a(n) _____ to detect HIV antibodies in the blood.
 
  A) C-reactive protein test
  B) flow cytometry test
  C) agglutination test
  D) ELISA test

SnowQueen   165   1 Reply

kmoralesss

While complement is part of nonspecific immunity, it helps both nonspecific and specific immunity. ...

While complement is part of nonspecific immunity, it helps both nonspecific and specific immunity. ...

While complement is part of nonspecific immunity, it helps both nonspecific and specific immunity.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Acostak1   184   1 Reply

kmoralesss

The etiology of lupus is idiopathic (True or false?).

The etiology of lupus is idiopathic (True or false?).

The etiology of lupus is idiopathic.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

ejohnson3310   150   2 Replies

ejohnson3310

Sjgren's syndrome can be classified as primary or secondary. (True or false?)

Sjgren's syndrome can be classified as primary or secondary. (True or false?)

Sjgren's syndrome can be classified as primary or secondary.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

nameless23   161   1 Reply

alarose

AIDS indicator diseases are infections that do not normally occur in a person protected by a healthy ...

AIDS indicator diseases are infections that do not normally occur in a person protected by a healthy ...

AIDS indicator diseases are infections that do not normally occur in a person protected by a healthy immune system.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Brutusandmoose   150   1 Reply

kmoralesss

ART therapy is the recommended treatment for an HIV infection. (True or false?)

ART therapy is the recommended treatment for an HIV infection. (True or false?)

ART therapy is the recommended treatment for an HIV infection.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

kate lynn   167   1 Reply

tgreen77

Nonspecific immunity is also known as _____ immunity. (Fill in the blank)

Nonspecific immunity is also known as _____ immunity. (Fill in the blank)

Nonspecific immunity is also known as _____ immunity.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

fundai!   192   1 Reply

lirpapril

_____ T cells are also called CD8 cells. (Fill in the blank)

_____ T cells are also called CD8 cells. (Fill in the blank)

_____ T cells are also called CD8 cells.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

arichman7730   166   1 Reply

hahauebf

Seventy percent of people with lupus have the systemic form, called systemic lupus _____ (SLE). ...

Seventy percent of people with lupus have the systemic form, called systemic lupus _____ (SLE). ...

Seventy percent of people with lupus have the systemic form, called systemic lupus _____ (SLE).
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

RENCEE72   155   1 Reply

irina99

C-reactive protein test and erythrocyte sedimentation tests measure general levels of _____ in the ...

C-reactive protein test and erythrocyte sedimentation tests measure general levels of _____ in the ...

C-reactive protein test and erythrocyte sedimentation tests measure general levels of _____ in the body.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

Mserna19   157   1 Reply

alarose

_____ occurs when individuals develop antibodies called autoantibodies to their own tissues or self ...

_____ occurs when individuals develop antibodies called autoantibodies to their own tissues or self ...

_____ occurs when individuals develop antibodies called autoantibodies to their own tissues or self antigens.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

stroman54   146   2 Replies

stroman54

Sjgren's syndrome often affects women during their childbearing years, suggesting a link with ...

Sjgren's syndrome often affects women during their childbearing years, suggesting a link with ...

Sjgren's syndrome often affects women during their childbearing years, suggesting a link with Sjgren's syndrome and the hormone _____.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

beaches411   149   1 Reply

gomeza

The cause of AIDS is HIV, a _____ that carries its genetic information as RNA rather than DNA. ...

The cause of AIDS is HIV, a _____ that carries its genetic information as RNA rather than DNA. ...

The cause of AIDS is HIV, a _____ that carries its genetic information as RNA rather than DNA.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

browniels   117   2 Replies

browniels

Explain why lupus can be difficult to diagnose.

Explain why lupus can be difficult to diagnose.

Explain why lupus can be difficult to diagnose.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

RENCEE72   129   1 Reply

alarose

Describe the difference between specific immunity and nonspecific immunity.

Describe the difference between specific immunity and nonspecific immunity.

Describe the difference between specific immunity and nonspecific immunity.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Acostak1   117   1 Reply

Yatesm

The word _____ is derived from Greek words that mean to cause suffering.

The word _____ is derived from Greek words that mean to cause suffering.

The word _____ is derived from Greek words that mean to cause suffering.
 
  A) contagious
  B) disease
  C) infection
  D) pathogen

NERD   111   1 Reply

whitneyracquel

Vertical transmission of infectious diseases can occur either directly or indirectly. (True or false?)

Vertical transmission of infectious diseases can occur either directly or indirectly. (True or false?)

Vertical transmission of infectious diseases can occur either directly or indirectly.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

browniels   88   1 Reply

whitneyracquel

The _____ estimates that 5.6 million healthcare workers in the United States are at risk ...

The _____ estimates that 5.6 million healthcare workers in the United States are at risk ...

The _____ estimates that 5.6 million healthcare workers in the United States are at risk work-related exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
 
  A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  B) Department of Health and Human Services

bribery   77   1 Reply

sweetpeajezzy

Judy, a 6-year-old girl, recently attended a slumber party at a neighbor's house. Judy began to ...

Judy, a 6-year-old girl, recently attended a slumber party at a neighbor's house. Judy began to ...

Judy, a 6-year-old girl, recently attended a slumber party at a neighbor's house. Judy began to experience perianal itching that awakened her at night.
 
  What is your diagnosis?

beaches411   182   1 Reply

WillGross3

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, _____ is the single most important ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, _____ is the single most important ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, _____ is the single most important means of preventing the spread of nosocomial infections.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

stroman54   98   1 Reply

lirpapril

The OSHA bloodborne Pathogens Standard is aimed at protecting healthcare workers from exposure to ...

The OSHA bloodborne Pathogens Standard is aimed at protecting healthcare workers from exposure to ...

The OSHA bloodborne Pathogens Standard is aimed at protecting healthcare workers from exposure to and infection by bloodborne pathogens.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

infantryman1986   91   1 Reply

derrickpate22

The 100 trillion microorganisms that are commonly present in or on our bodies comprise our normal ...

The 100 trillion microorganisms that are commonly present in or on our bodies comprise our normal ...

The 100 trillion microorganisms that are commonly present in or on our bodies comprise our normal flora or _____.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

everlyn85   116   1 Reply

Fvhdan

Viruses are not considered living organisms because they do not independently grow, metabolize, or ...

Viruses are not considered living organisms because they do not independently grow, metabolize, or ...

Viruses are not considered living organisms because they do not independently grow, metabolize, or reproduce.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Nalu   106   1 Reply

alarose

_____ is the study of the transmission, occurrence, distribution, and control of disease. (Fill in the blank)

_____ is the study of the transmission, occurrence, distribution, and control of disease. (Fill in the blank)

_____ is the study of the transmission, occurrence, distribution, and control of disease.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

bribery   97   1 Reply

wping

The source of an infectious agent is known as a reservoir (True or false?).

The source of an infectious agent is known as a reservoir (True or false?).

The source of an infectious agent is known as a reservoir.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Nalu   97   1 Reply

Fvhdan

Besides surgical intervention, there are four different types of therapy that may be used for ...

Besides surgical intervention, there are four different types of therapy that may be used for ...

Besides surgical intervention, there are four different types of therapy that may be used for cancer. Pick one of the four and describe how it is used and how it is effective.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

kate lynn   91   1 Reply

JMENDEZ

Huntington's disease is an _____ disorder.

Huntington's disease is an _____ disorder.

Huntington's disease is an _____ disorder.
 
  A) autosomal dominant
  B) autosomal recessive
  C) X-linked dominant
  D) X-linked recessive

palacir999   130   1 Reply

scates8

Tay-Sachs is an _____ disorder. (Multiple Choice)

Tay-Sachs is an _____ disorder. (Multiple Choice)

Tay-Sachs is an _____ disorder.
 
  A) autosomal dominant
  B) autosomal recessive
  C) X-linked dominant
  D) X-linked recessive

arichman7730   135   1 Reply

eehughess

Occlusion of a coronary artery may result in _____.

Occlusion of a coronary artery may result in _____.

Occlusion of a coronary artery may result in _____.
 
  A) atheromatous plaque
  B) chest pain
  C) claudication
  D) peripheral vascular disease

Nalu   100   2 Replies

Nalu

Cleft lip and cleft palate are a _____ disorder.

Cleft lip and cleft palate are a _____ disorder.

Cleft lip and cleft palate are a _____ disorder.
 
  A) congenital
  B) heterozygous
  C) homozygous
  D) sex-linked

infantryman1986   201   1 Reply

Kojico

Hereditary diseases or disorders often result from a defective gene or genes that produce a ...

Hereditary diseases or disorders often result from a defective gene or genes that produce a ...

Hereditary diseases or disorders often result from a defective gene or genes that produce a defective protein or no protein at all.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

thisisstupidash   96   1 Reply

vbass

Normally, each person has forty-four (twenty-two pairs) chromosomes. (True or false?)

Normally, each person has forty-four (twenty-two pairs) chromosomes. (True or false?)

Normally, each person has forty-four (twenty-two pairs) chromosomes.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

alexisblack   91   2 Replies

alexisblack

If two of the same allele is inherited, the person is homozygous for that trait. (True or false?)

If two of the same allele is inherited, the person is homozygous for that trait. (True or false?)

If two of the same allele is inherited, the person is homozygous for that trait.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

arichman7730   99   1 Reply

tdubb1992

Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder (True or false?).

Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder (True or false?).

Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

KAtlold   98   1 Reply

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