An inflammatory response is triggered when
A) red blood cells release pyrogens.
B) T cells release interferon.
C) mast cells release histamine and heparin.
D) neutrophils phagocytize bacteria.
E) blood flow to an area increases.
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Question 2) Mechanoreceptors that respond to changes in blood pressure are called
A) nociceptors.
B) baroreceptors.
C) chemoreceptors.
D) proprioceptors.
E) thermoreceptors.
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Question 3) Each of the following is a physical barrier to infection except
A) body hair.
B) epithelium.
C) secretions.
D) complement.
E) basement membranes.
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Question 4) Receptors that monitor the position of joints belong to the category called
A) nociceptors.
B) chemoreceptors.
C) baroreceptors.
D) proprioceptors.
E) thermoreceptors.
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Question 5) The body's innate defenses include all of the following except
A) the skin.
B) complement.
C) interferon.
D) inflammation.
E) antibodies.
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Question 6) Endorphins can reduce perception of sensations initiated by
A) nociceptors.
B) mechanoreceptors.
C) thermoreceptors.
D) chemoreceptors.
E) proprioceptors.
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Question 7) Sally has a tumor. In an effort to fight the cancerous cells her body increases the production of
A) neutrophils.
B) NK cells.
C) suppressor T cells.
D) memory B cells.
E) plasma cells.
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Question 8) All of the following are true of fast pain sensations except that they
A) are carried by type A fibers.
B) reach the CNS quickly.
C) are interpreted by the pre-frontal cortex.
D) receive conscious attention.
E) often trigger somatic reflexes.
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Question 9) Which of the following is not a lymphocyte?
A) NK cells
B) plasma cells
C) memory T cells
D) macrophages
E) suppressor T cells
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Question 10) Which of the following is/are sometimes called prickling pain?
A) mechanical damage
B) proprioception
C) extremes of temperature
D) fast pain
E) fast and slow pain
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