AnswersGV 2018 - P.E. Health Science Concepts - PE361Common Diseases and Disorders of the Immune System

Common Diseases and Disorders of the Immune System — Unit test Answers

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3

What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

A
circulation regulation
B
homeostasis
C
immunity
D
red blood cell generation
4

Alan chooses not to wear sunscreen because the oils build up on his skin. What is Alan trying to prevent, and what is he failing to prevent?

A
Alan is trying to prevent skin cancer but failing to prevent acne.
B
Alan is trying to prevent acne but failing to prevent skin cancer.
C
Alan is trying to prevent psoriasis but failing to prevent eczema.
D
Alan is trying to prevent eczema but failing to prevent psoriasis.
5

Dennis is a dermatologist. He passed his board exam three years ago but still reads new studies, takes classes, and continues to learn about his field. What is most likely a large contributor to these decisions?

A
Dennis’s manager requires him to take classes.
B
Dennis will need to retake his board exams in seven years.
C
Dennis barely passed his board exam three years ago.
D
Dennis will need to retake his board exams next year.
6

The lymphatic system forms part of the

A
circulatory and immune systems.
B
respiratory system.
C
circulatory system.
D
immune and respiratory systems.
7

Why are the lymphatic vessels closely associated with the capillary beds?

A
All of the interstitial fluid that leaks from the lymphatic vessels is picked up by the capillaries.
B
Some of the interstitial fluid that leaks from the lymphatic vessels is picked up by the capillaries.
C
All of the interstitial fluid that leaks from the capillaries is picked up by the lymphatic vessels.
D
Some of the interstitial fluid that leaks from the capillaries is picked up by the lymphatic vessels.
8

Which of the following is a lymphatic disorder?

A
lupus
B
melanoma
C
psoriasis
D
seizure
9

Why are lymph nodes considered secondary lymphoid tissue?

A
Lymph nodes produce white blood cells, but they do not use white blood cells to fight infection.
B
Lymph nodes use white blood cells to fight infection, but they do not produce white blood cells.
C
Lymph nodes are the second line of defense against infection.
D
Lymph nodes are produced by the primary lymphoid tissues.
10

Several cases of mononucleosis have been reported at Isaiah’s school. What preventative measures should he take to minimize his risk?

A
elevate his legs at the end of each day
B
avoid sharing food and utensils
C
lower his stress level
D
sleep more
11

Makayla loves to wear high heels even though they squish the fronts of her toes. What integumentary system disorder is Makayla most at risk for?

A
inflammation of the sides of the toenails
B
a fungal infection
C
inflammation of the toenail matrix
D
an ingrown nail
12

A fungal infection of the nails is called

A
onychomycosis.
B
onychocryptosis.
C
onychia.
D
paronychia.
14

Sarah is a pediatric allergist, Nicole is an osteoimmunologist, and Donald is a pharmacologist. What do these three health professionals have in common?

A
They all work with children.
B
They all must take board exams to be certified every ten years.
C
They all develop and test medicines to be used in the various healthcare fields.
D
They all had to pass the MCAT at one point in their career paths.
16

Which specialist is most likely to treat a patient who has melanoma?

A
a dermatology technician
B
a dermatological oncologist
C
a cosmetologist
D
an immunodermatologist
18

In which career does a person help develop vaccines?

A
scientific research immunologist
B
osteoimmunologist
C
allergist
D
cardiologist
19

Which kind of immunity is built up over time in response to specific antigens?

A
innate immunity
B
acquired immunity
C
plasma immunity
D
antigen immunity

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