All of the following are characteristics of anaphylaxis except
A) the first exposure does not always lead to a reaction.
B) IgE antibodies are produced.
C) symptoms include capillary dilation, airway constriction, pain and itching.
D) helper T cells are destroyed.
E) sensitized mast cells and basophils are stimulated upon each exposure to an allergen.
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Question 2) Postganglionic fibers that innervate targets in the body wall or thoracic cavity originate on neurons within
A) intramural ganglia.
B) collateral ganglia.
C) sympathetic chain ganglia.
D) suprarenal ganglia.
E) white rami communicantes.
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Question 3) Immediate hypersensitivity reactions like hay fever may be treated by
A) aspirin.
B) anti-rheumatic drugs.
C) immunosuppressive drugs.
D) antihistamines.
E) interferons.
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Question 4) Specialized ganglionic sympathetic neurons that release hormones into the bloodstream are found within the
A) intramural ganglia.
B) collateral ganglia.
C) chain ganglia.
D) brain stem.
E) adrenal medullae.
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Question 5) The production of autoantibodies generally causes
A) allergic reactions.
B) autoimmune diseases.
C) immunodeficiency diseases.
D) allergic reactions and immunodeficiency diseases.
E) a normal immune response.
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Question 6) The adrenal medullae secrete
A) medullin.
B) epinephrine.
C) norepinephrine.
D) renin.
E) both epinephrine and norepinephrine.
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Question 7) Antigens that trigger allergic reactions are called
A) interferons.
B) microbes.
C) pyrogens.
D) allergens.
E) agglutinins.
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Question 8) Which of the following is not innervated by the celiac ganglia?
A) liver
B) spleen
C) stomach
D) pancreas
E) bladder
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Question 9) When the immune response mistakenly targets normal body cells and tissues, a(n) ________ develops.
A) autoimmune disease
B) immunodeficiency disease
C) allergic response
D) cross-reaction
E) agglutination reaction
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Question 10) Preganglionic fibers that innervate the collateral ganglia form the
A) adrenal medulla.
B) celiac ganglia.
C) sympathetic chain ganglia.
D) inferior mesenteric ganglia.
E) splanchnic nerves.
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