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Which is an effect of a compromised immune system?

A
decreased antibody production
B
improved ability to fight disease
C
increased lymphocyte production
D
reduction in pathogens entering the body
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A person who has a weakened immune system may not be able to fight against infection because

A
pathogens may enter the body and cause illness.
B
phagocytes may enter the body and cause illness.
C
normal cells crowd out unhealthy cells.
D
antibodies production is increased.
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A scientist wanted to formulate a pill to attack a specific type of bacteria that infects the throat. Which biological component would be best to use as a model for the pill’s function?

A
bacteriocytes
B
phagocytes
C
complement system
D
antibodies
4

A person who has allergies has a compromised immune system because the body’s immune system

A
attacks its healthy cells.
B
overreacts to an antigen.
C
steals nutrients from healthy cells.
D
responds to mutagens.
5

What is the difference between B-cell lymphocytes and T-cell lymphocytes?

A
B cells regulate blood pH, and T cells regulate body temperature.
B
B cells are produced in the thymus, and T cells are produced in the bone marrow.
C
B cells engulf bacteria, and T cells carry bacteria to the lymph nodes.
D
B cells produce antibodies, and T cells destroy infected cells.
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Why is the action of phagocytes considered a nonspecific response?

A
It does not occur at any specific temperature.
B
It is not involved with the production of any specific type of lymphocyte.
C
It does not respond to any specific type of hormone.
D
It is not a response to a specific type of pathogen.
7

Which are correct examples of physical (P), chemical (C), and biological (B) barriers?

A
P: complement system; C: saliva; B: coughing
B
P: coughing; C: saliva; B: complement system
C
P: coughing; C: sneezing; B: complement system
D
P: complement system; C: saliva; B: sneezing
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Vaccination is a process of injecting a dead or weakened form of a pathogen into the body. How does this help strengthen the immune system?

A
It allows the body to increase its internal temperature.
B
It allows the body to regulate the inflammatory response.
C
It allows the body to keep pathogen information for future infections.
D
It allows the body to increase its desire to eat healthy food.
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One function of the immune system is to attack the foreign cells to protect the body. In organ transplants, the body recognizes that the new organ is made of foreign cells. What kind of medicine would you give a patient to increase the chances of transplant success?

A
Medicine that makes the immune system less effective.
B
Medicine that makes the immune system more effective.
C
Medicine that allows the immune system to produce and secrete hormones.
D
Medicine that allows the immune system to regulate nerve responses.
10

A new herbal supplement is on the market that claims to build immunity and prevent illness. The best response to this claim is to

A
research the information using several sources before taking the supplement.
B
immediately begin the recommended regimen to stay healthy.
C
use the supplement when in close contact with others who are ill.
D
use half of a dose until more studies confirm the supplement’s effectiveness.

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