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Medicine and the Immune Systemquestions with correct answers.
Which is the difference between an antibiotic and an antiviral? ANS - Antibiotics treat the symptoms,
and antivirals destroy the causing organism.
Which of these are tested for compatibility before a transplant to ensure a high probability of success?
ANS - antigens
Pain relievers, anti-inflammatories, antivirals, and antihistamines all manage ANS - sympoms
Patient 1 and patient 2 both had a transplant. Which most likely explains why patient 1 had a successful
transplant and patient 2 did not? ANS - Patient 1 underwent long-term immunosuppressive therapy,
but patient 2 was given immunosuppressants during the surgery.
Which do the green tanks in the picture below represent? ANS - antibodies
Which scenario does the picture below best represent? ANS - A vaccine caused an increase in
antibodies.
Cedric has a low fever and minor aches. Yesterday, he went to the doctor for his booster shot and
received the flu shot. Which best explains why he has this reaction? ANS - Cedric was too old for the
vaccine.
Why does the body attack a transplanted organ? ANS - The organ is not recognized by the body as being
made of self cells.
Acetaminophen is a medication most commonly given for what purpose? ANS - as a pain reliever
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