COWAN CONNECT ACCESS CARD MICROBIOLOGY:
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781265200015
Author: Cowan
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 15, Problem 6MCQ
TC cells are important in controlling
- a. virus infections.
- b. allergy.
- c. autoimmunity.
- d. all of these.
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Structures on invading cells recognized by the adaptive immune system are known as
a. antigens.
b. interleukins.
c. antibodies.
d. lymphocytes.
interferons:
a. cause inflammation
b. inhibit viral infection
c. aid in phagocytosis
d. decrease the body temperature
Upon further testing, it is found that Matthew in question 4 does have normal cellular immunity. However, without antibodies Matthew will be less able to a. destroy cancer cells. b. destroy virus-infected cells. c. bind viral particles. d. destroy intracellular pathogens.
Chapter 15 Solutions
COWAN CONNECT ACCESS CARD MICROBIOLOGY:
Ch. 15.1 - Describe how the third line of defense is...Ch. 15.1 - Prob. 2AYPCh. 15.1 - Discuss four major functions of immune system...Ch. 15.1 - Define the role of the major histocompatibility...Ch. 15.1 - Compare and contrast the process of antigen...Ch. 15.2 - Prob. 6AYPCh. 15.2 - Prob. 7AYPCh. 15.2 - Outline the processes of clonal selection and...Ch. 15.2 - Prob. 9AYPCh. 15.3 - Compare the terms antigen and epitope.
Ch. 15.3 - List characteristics of antigens that optimize...Ch. 15.3 - Prob. 12AYPCh. 15.3 - List the types of cells that can act as...Ch. 15.4 - Prob. 14AYPCh. 15.4 - Diagram the steps of B-cell activation, and list...Ch. 15.5 - Prob. 16AYPCh. 15.5 - Explain the role of cytotoxic T cells in...Ch. 15.6 - Diagram an antibody binding antigen, and list the...Ch. 15.6 - List the five types of antibodies and important...Ch. 15.6 - Draw and label a graph illustrating the...Ch. 15.7 - Prob. 2CFCh. 15.7 - Prob. 21AYPCh. 15.7 - Discuss the qualities of an effective vaccine.Ch. 15.7 - List several types of vaccines, and discuss how...Ch. 15.7 - Explain the principle of herd immunity and the...Ch. 15 - Prob. 1CFCh. 15 - The primary B-cell receptor is a. IgD. b. IgA. c....Ch. 15 - In humans. B cells mature in the _________, and T...Ch. 15 - Small, simple molecules are ________ antigens. a....Ch. 15 - The cross-linkage of antigens by antibodies is...Ch. 15 - T cells assist in the functions of certain B cells...Ch. 15 - TC cells are important in controlling a. virus...Ch. 15 - Which of the following can serve as...Ch. 15 - A vaccine that contains parts of viruses is called...Ch. 15 - Conjugated vaccines combine antigens and a....Ch. 15 - Widespread immunity that protects the population...Ch. 15 - Cell surface markers are also often called...Ch. 15 - Antibodies are secreted by monocytes.Ch. 15 - Vaccination could be described as artificial...Ch. 15 - IgE antibodies are found in body secretions.Ch. 15 - Prob. 15TFCh. 15 - Explain the two main features that characterize...Ch. 15 - Prob. 2CTQCh. 15 - Prob. 3CTQCh. 15 - Provide an explanation to refute the following...Ch. 15 - Prob. 5CTQCh. 15 - Prob. 6CTQCh. 15 - Prob. 7CTQCh. 15 - Prob. 8CTQCh. 15 - a. Explain how the anamnestic response is...Ch. 15 - Prob. 10CTQCh. 15 - Prob. 1CCCh. 15 - Prob. 2CCCh. 15 - Prob. 3CCCh. 15 - Prob. 4CCCh. 15 - Prob. 5CCCh. 15 - Prob. 6CCCh. 15 - Prob. 1VCCh. 15 - Using the words that follow, please create a...
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