Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781259709227
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor, Heidi Smith
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 14, Problem 16Q
Which statement is true of autoimmunity?
- a. It involves misshapen antibodies.
- b. It refers to “automatic immunity.”
- c. It often manifests as types II, III, and IV hypersensitivities.
- d. It has an acute course and then usually resolves itself.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Which statement is true of autoimmunity? a. It involves misshapen antibodies. b. It refers to “automatic immunity.” c. It often manifests as types II, III, and IV hypersensitivities. d. It has an acute course and then usually resolves itself.
Which characteristic is associated with passive artificial immunity?a. long-term protection duration
b. requires several days to develop protection
c. immediate protection
d. creation of memory in response to antigen exposure
. Which does NOT describe humoral immunity?
Group of answer choices
a. Antibodies are secreted by T-helper cells
b. Humoral immunity is effective against circulating toxins
c. Some B cells become memory cells
d. cytotoxic t cells can make antibodies
Chapter 14 Solutions
Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
Ch. 14.1 - Define immunopathology, and identify the two major...Ch. 14.1 - Identify the four major categories of...Ch. 14.2 - Summarize genetic and environmental factors that...Ch. 14.2 - Identify three conditions caused by IgE-mediated...Ch. 14.2 - Identify the two clinical forms of anaphylaxis,...Ch. 14.2 - List the three main ways to prevent or...Ch. 14.2 - NCLEX PREP 1. During a visit to his physician, a...Ch. 14.2 - Prob. 2NPCh. 14.3 - List the three immune components causing cell...Ch. 14.3 - Prob. 8AYP
Ch. 14.4 - Prob. 9AYPCh. 14.4 - Medical Moment Patch Testing Patch testing is an...Ch. 14.5 - Prob. 10AYPCh. 14.5 - List four classes of grafts, and explain how host...Ch. 14.5 - NCLEX PREP 3. A patient receives a kidney...Ch. 14.6 - List at least three autoimmune diseases and the...Ch. 14.7 - Distinguish between primary and secondary...Ch. 14.7 - Medical Moment Hand Washing The importance of hand...Ch. 14.7 - Prob. 4NPCh. 14 - Allergy and atopy might have evolved in human...Ch. 14 - Can you think of a reason why humans have evolved...Ch. 14 - Prob. 3QCh. 14 - Prob. 4QCh. 14 - What feature of antibodies makes them particularly...Ch. 14 - Prob. 6QCh. 14 - Prob. 7QCh. 14 - Prob. 8QCh. 14 - Epi-pens are devices used to instantly inject a...Ch. 14 - Prob. 10QCh. 14 - Steroids administered to stop an allergic response...Ch. 14 - A very small number of people have a condition...Ch. 14 - Prob. 13QCh. 14 - Prob. 14QCh. 14 - Recent research shows that asthmatic patients have...Ch. 14 - Which statement is true of autoimmunity? a. It...Ch. 14 - It is often said that the normal microbiota of a...Ch. 14 - Investigate the link between Streptococcus...Ch. 14 - Which disease would be most similar to AIDS in its...Ch. 14 - Do you think people with B-cell deficiencies can...Ch. 14 - The chapter tells us that the gut microbiome of...Ch. 14 - Prob. 1VC
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Which best describes the term "immunological disorder"? a. An exaggerated or inadequate immune response. b. A disorder that destroys the immune system. c. Any genetic disease. d. A complete lack of immune function. e. Immune problems that cause disease but cannot be detected.arrow_forwardWhen we get sick we trust our immune system to protect us, but what happens when that system goes awry and ends up killing patients? Question: What is Cytokine Storm, and how does it work? What happens during the immuneresponse to the Corona virus, which results in a high number of deaths? Analyze and give a brief report.arrow_forwardWhich DOES NOT describe monoclonal antibodies? Group of answer choices a. Monoclonal antibodies are produced in test tubes by hybridoma cells b. Monoclonal antibodies are specific to multiple antigens c. These antibodies are used in diagnostic tests d. The antibody producing cells may come from a non-human sourcearrow_forward
- Evaluate the clonal selection hypothesis in terms of autoimmunity and immunological memoryarrow_forwardEnlist point in tabular form: What is the difference between Innate and acquired immunity.arrow_forwardHow do corticosteroids act to block inflammation? a. Blocking neutrophil migration b. Blocking mast cells degranulation c. Blocking macrophage activation d. Blocking the synthesis of arachidonic acidarrow_forward
- . In a table give three differences between antigen and antibodies.arrow_forwardshortly say how is cell mediated immunity different than complement proteins?arrow_forward____________ are suspensions of killed or live germs which is employed to induce the production of antibodies and bring forth immunity.a) Vaccines b) Medicines c) Antibiotics d) Antigensarrow_forward
- The benefit of specific immunity is the production of ________ that provide long-lasting protection. A) antibodies B) plasma cells C) T helper cells D) memory cellsarrow_forwardHow are innate lymphoid cells, including natural killer cells, distinguished from lymphocytes? a- stimulation by pathogen associated molecular patterns b- single lobed nucleus c- production of cytokines d-expression of rearranged antigen receptorsarrow_forwardWrite an essay including the following points;- Discuss three differences between antigen and antibodies Explain the structure of the antibody molecule. Discuss the differences between humoral and cell mediated immunity in terms of chemicals and cells involved in each process as they tackle pathogens.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...BiologyISBN:9781285866932Author:Lauralee SherwoodPublisher:Cengage Learning
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Cengage Learning
7 Freudian Defence Mechanisms Explained; Author: Lewis Psychology;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTnjJ105ze4;License: Standard youtube license