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Which of the following is least likely to contribute to the spread of HIV infection? a) Sharing of intravenous needles b) Oral sex c) Vaginal intercourse d) Mosquitoes - d) mosquitoes HIV is not spread through mosquitoes or other vectors. All the other options are known methods of spreading HIV. The nurse is caring for a client who has just learned that he is HIV positive. The client asks the nurse how long he has been able to infect others. Select the best response by the nurse...

Immunology- Block 1 Exam Questions With Answers Pattern Associated Molecular Patterns (PAMPs) molecules shared by groups of related microbes that are essential for the survival of those organisms Ligand any molecule or atom which binds reversibly to a protein Epitope smallest molecular structure recognized by a specific receptor Dendritic Cells, Macrophages, B Cells What are the professional APCs? Peripheral Tolerance of T Cells Auto reactive lymphocytes are kept anergi...

What are allergies? - Answer- Adverse reaction to harmless materials. What is your immune system responding to in the case of allergies? - Answer- Epitopes of molecules from pathogens. How does your immune system "remember" the material? - Answer- Memory cells How does subsequent exposure produce a reaction? - Answer- -Protection from pathogens Will you get an allergic response from the first exposure? - Answer- Not usually What is Hay fever? - Answer- A reaction to pollen. W...

Immunology Final Exam (2024) || Questions & Answers (100% Verified) Immunology Final Exam (2024) || Questions & Answers (100% Verified) Which of the following is NOT apart of the Acquired Immune System? a. Passive Immunization b. Active Immunization c. Physiological and Chemical Barriers d. None of the above - ANSWER - C. Physiological and Chemical Barriers What are the characteristics of the Immune Response? a. Adaptive b. Indiscrimination between self and none-self c. A & B d. A...

BIOS 255 EXAM 3 Questions And Revised Correct Answers Already Passed!! Functions of the Respiratory System -Gas exchange -Communication -Olfaction -Acid-Base balance -Blood pressure regulation -Blood and lymph flow -Platelet production -Blood filtration -Expulsion of abdominal contents Describe high compliance as it relates to healthy functions. -ease with which the lungs and thoracic wall can be expanded High compliance= easy expansion Low compliance= resisted expansion Descr...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 20: Laboratory Analysis of the Immune Response * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Most antigens have how many epitopes? A. none B. one C. two D. more than two* 2. Which best describes monoclonal antibodies? A. They are produced in living animals only. B. They are produced in tissue cultures, using B cells extracted from living animals.* C. They are rarely used, so polyclonal antibodies are preferred. D. They can be produced in either liv...

(Kuby Immunology Covid-19 Digital Update, 8e Jenni Punt, Sharon Stranford, Patricia Jones, Judy Owen) (Test Bank Latest Edition 2023-24, Grade A+, 100% Verified) Chapter 01 1. Two of the main, early theories proposed to explain how antigen-specific antibodies develop were the instructional theory and the selective theory. How did the two differ? Which was ultimately shown to be CORRECT? ANSWER: The selective theory says that, when an antigen receptor binds with an antigen, the cell bec...

MCB exam quizlet and questions with complete solutions 2023/2024 Which of the following would NOT be considered an emerging disease? - ANSWER-Tuberculosis What is the role of helper T cells in the adaptive immune response? - ANSWER-Helper T cells activate B cells and cytotoxic T lymphocytes to kill infected host cells The student who caught the cold caused by this specific Rhinovirus was exposed to the exact same Rhinovirus 18 months later. What component of the immune system will pro...

ASCP EXAM Review questions and answers, VERIFIED/ What is the predominant cell type in CLL? B cell What enzyme can help with the diagnosis of muscular dystrophy? Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) What are howell-jolly bodies? dna fragments True or false: Lupus anticoagulant causes micro emboli formation in blood vessels of SLE patients true What solution is used for the measurement of HDL? Heparin-manganese In blood bank DAT testing, 3 AHG tubes are negative. When check cells were added...

AP Biology Practice Exam Questions and Answers yes is testosterone lipid soluble testosterone readily passes through the cell membrane and binds to a receptor in the cytoplasm. the hormone and receptor then enter the nucleus and act as a transcription factot voltage-gated calcium channels in the membrane open what is a direct result of depolarizing presynaptic membrane of an axon oxygen gas in photosynthesis, atom goes from water to pump whenever this term is used, acti...