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Match the non-specific body defenses with the correct descriptions. Answers may be used more than once.
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enzymes in body fluids

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activates phagocytic cells

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interferon in the blood

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neutrocytes and monocytes

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a response to injury

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mucous membranes

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skin

A)mechanical barriers
B)mechanical barriers
C)phagocytosis
D)inflammation
E)chemical barriers
F)chemical barriers
G)fever

Match some of the body's specific defenses with correct examples/descriptions. Answers may be used more than once
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the largest number of lymphocytes

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found in the lining of the digestive organs

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become plasma in response to antigens

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major cells involved in specific defenses

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bind to antigens on cells and attack them directly

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produce memory cells that trigger a stronger response to future exposures to the same antigen

14


secrete cytokines

15


main job is to target cancer cells

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do not need antigen recognition to function

A)T cells
B)T cells
C)B cells
D)T cells
E)B cells
F)T cells
G)macrophages and lymphocytes
H)Natural killer cells (NK)
I)Natural killer cells (NK)

Match the types of activated T cells to the correct description. Answers may be used more than once.
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prevents a person from having the same disease twice

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protects the body against cancer

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is active against viruses

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increases phagocytosis

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increases antibody formation

A)memory
B)helper
C)helper
D)cytotoxic
E)cytotoxic

Match the types of immunoglobulins to the correct description. Answers may be used more than once.
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binds to antigens on food

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recognizes bacteria, viruses and toxins

24


found in secretions of the body

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prevents pathogens from entering the body

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triggers allergic reactions

A)IgM
B)IgG
C)IgA
D)IgA
E)IgE

Match the types of immune response with the correct description. Answers may be used more than once.
27


a very rapid response

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takes several weeks

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causes memory cells to develop

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response is carried out be memory cells

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requires re-exposure to an antigen

A)primary
B)primary
C)secondary
D)secondary
E)secondary

Match the types of immunity a person can acquire to the correct description. Answers may be used more than once.
32


crosses the placenta

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from exposure to an antigen

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received in breast milk

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requires injection with an antibody

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requires injection with a pathogen

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requires having an infectious disease

A)artificially acquired active
B)artificially acquired active
C)naturally acquired active
D)naturally acquired active
E)naturally acquired passive
F)naturally acquired passive

Match the diagnostic tests for HIV with the correct description. Answers may be used more than once.
38


used to diagnose the stage of HIV infection

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a person should be tested three times with this test for accuracy

40


cannot detect early HIV infection

41


most commonly used test

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most sensitive test

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useful for early detection of HIV

A)PCR
B)PCR
C)ELISA
D)ELISA
E)ELISA
F)CD 4 cell count

Match the term related to allergies to the correct description/definition. Answers may be used more than once.
44


over the counter treatment of allergies

45


an excessive immune response

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involves IgE antibodies

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is a life threat

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causes rapid drop in blood pressure

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triggers and allergy

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rescues a person experiencing anaphylaxis

A)antihistamines
B)allergy
C)allergy
D)anaphylaxis
E)anaphylaxis
F)allergen
G)epinephrine

Match the terms related to cancer with the correct description/definition.
51


a carcinogen

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identifies how far cancer cells have spread

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examination of tissues

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any substance that causes the formation of cancer cells

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made of abnormal cells

A)staging
B)carcinogen
C)biopsy
D)malignant
E)smoke

Match these immune disorders with the signs and symptoms that are unique to each disorder. Answers may be used more than once.
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cartilage destruction

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numbness of fingers and toes

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sleep disturbances

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tender lymph nodes in the neck

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“butterfly” rash

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renal failure

A)chronic fatigue syndrome
B)chronic fatigue syndrome
C)lupus
D)lupus
E)lupus
F)rheumatoid arthritis







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