1. 1. Which action is a purpose of the inflammatory process? To prevent infection of the
injured tissue
2. What causes the edema that occurs during the inflammatory process: Increased capillary
permeability
3. What p
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1. 1. Which action is a purpose of the inflammatory process? To prevent infection of the
injured tissue
2. What causes the edema that occurs during the inflammatory process: Increased capillary
permeability
3. What process causes heat and redness to occur during the inflammatory process?
Vasodilation of blood vessels
4. Which type of immunity is produced by an individual after either natural exposure to the
antigen or after immunization against the antigen? Active-acquired immunity
5. What type of immunity is produced when an immunoglobulin crosses the placenta? Passiveacquired immunity
6. Which immunoglobulin is present in blood, saliva, breast milk, and respiratory secretions?
IgA
7. Which antibody initially indicates a typical primary immune response? IgM
8. An individual is more susceptible to infections of mucous membranes when he or she has a
seriously low level of which immunoglobulin antibody? IgA
9. Evaluation of umbilical cord blood can confirm that which immunoglobulin level is near
adult levels? IgG
10. Which statement is true concerning the IgM? IgM is the first antibody produced during
the initial response to an antigen.
11. The common hay fever allergy is expressed through a reaction that is mediated by which
class of immunoglobulins? IgE
12. Which component of the immune system is deficient in individuals with infections caused
by viruses, fungi, or yeast? T cells
13. Chickenpox (varicella) may be followed years later by which disorder? Herpes zoster
14. How is thrush best defined? Presence of Candida in the mucous membranes of the
mouths of infants
15. Which viral disease has an incubation period of 14 to 21 days and duration of 1 to 4 days?
Rubella
16. Rubella (German or 3-day measles) is a common communicable disease of children caused
by what type of organism? Virus
17. Rubeola is a highly contagious acute disease in children caused by which type of infection?
Viral
18. Which clinical manifestation is present in rubeola but not in rubella? Conjunctivitis
19. What is the cause of chickenpox? Varicella-zoster virus
20. Which contagious disease is caused by the itch mite? Scabies
21. Cystic fibrosis is caused by what type of gene: Autosomal recessive
22. The difference between DNA sequence mutations and epigenetic modifications is:
Epigenetic modifications can be reversed
23. Maintenance of a constant internal environment and the implementation of behavioral
patterns are main functions of which area of the brain? Hypothalamus
24. What parts of the brain mediate the expression of affect, both emotional and behavioral
states? Limbic system and prefrontal cortex
25. Reflex activities concerned with heart rate, blood pressure, respirations, sneezing,
swallowing, and coughing are controlled by which area of the brain: Medulla oblongata
26. Which area of the brain assumes the responsibility for conscious and unconscious muscle
synergy and for maintaining balance and postu
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