Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780321821652
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 9, Problem 10TY
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
The body has several mechanisms of defense, which prevent the entry of pathogens. However, when there is a breach in these defenses, pathogen enter our body and cause infection. This is when the body’s second line of defense comes into action. It aims at removing the pathogen, which has already entered the body. Some of the mechanisms at play here are fever, interferons, the complement system, and production of antibodies.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Immunoglobins help eliminate the pathogen through the process of:
A. Release of hydrolytic enzymes on the pathogen
B. Agglutination and precipitation
C. Direct phagocytosis
D. Activating platelets
Which form of acquired immunity is the patient developing by having this infection?
A) Active natural immunity
B) Passive natural immunity
C) Active artificial immunity
D) Passive artificial immunity
Naturally acquired active immunity would be most likely acquired through which of the following processes?
a. vaccination
b. drinking colostrum
c. natural birth
d. infection with disease-causing organism followed by recovery.
Chapter 9 Solutions
Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues
Ch. 9 - Prob. 1QCCh. 9 - Prob. 2QCCh. 9 - Define the term pathogen and give some examples.Ch. 9 - Prob. 2CRCh. 9 - Prob. 3CRCh. 9 - Prob. 4CRCh. 9 - Prob. 5CRCh. 9 - Describe in general terms the distinction between...Ch. 9 - Describe the concept of an antigen and how it...Ch. 9 - Prob. 8CR
Ch. 9 - Prob. 9CRCh. 9 - Prob. 10CRCh. 9 - Prob. 1TYCh. 9 - Prob. 2TYCh. 9 - Prob. 3TYCh. 9 - Prob. 4TYCh. 9 - Prob. 5TYCh. 9 -
6. Which of the following is a benefit of...Ch. 9 - Prob. 7TYCh. 9 -
8. The following are steps in phagocytosis: (1)...Ch. 9 - Prob. 9TYCh. 9 - Prob. 10TYCh. 9 - Prob. 11TYCh. 9 - Prob. 12TYCh. 9 - Which of the following increases the likelihood of...Ch. 9 - Which of the following does not belong with the...Ch. 9 - Which of the following statements about HIV is...Ch. 9 - Prob. 1AWKCh. 9 - Prob. 2AWKCh. 9 -
3. Everyone knows that bacteria can cause...Ch. 9 - Prob. 4AWKCh. 9 - Prob. 5AWKCh. 9 - Why is it that most people get the chicken pox...Ch. 9 - The immune system is supposed to defend us from...
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
- Activated complement proteins ________. a. puncture cells c. attract macrophages b. promote inflammation d. all of the abovearrow_forwardAlthough interferons have several effects, they are particularly useful against infections with which type of pathogen? a. bacteria b. viruses c. fungi d. helminthsarrow_forwardWhat is the first step in the antigen-antibody interaction? A.) opsonization B.) epitope production C.) neutralization D.) phagocytosis E.) agglutinationarrow_forward
- What is the first step in the antigen-antibody interaction? A.) opsonization B.) epitope production C.) neutralization D.) agglutinationarrow_forwardThe acquired ability to prevent an unnecessary or destructive immune reaction to a harmless foreign particle, such as a food protein, is called ________. a. the TH2 response b. allergy c. immune tolerance d. autoimmunityarrow_forwardWhat organ is responsible for producing most of the plasma proteins known as the complement system? a. spleen b. kidney c. liver d. heartarrow_forward
- If the patient's mother had previously vaccinated her son against chickenpox, what form of immunity would he have had against the virus? A) Active natural immunity B) Passive natural immunity C) Active artificial immunity D) Passive artificial immunityarrow_forwardType of specific resistance that has been introduced to the body is already antibodies that provide immediate protection against microorganism. Choose the correct answer: A. Natural immunity B. Active immunization C. Acquired immunity D. Passive immunizationarrow_forwardWhich 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.arrow_forward
- ____________interferon, produced by T lymphocytes, activates cellscalled _____________ and is involved in destroying viruses.a. Gamma, fibroblasts b. Beta, lymphocytes c. Alpha, natural killer cells d. Beta, fibroblastsarrow_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_forwardYour neighbor gets treated with an antibody therapy for an infection (donor antibodies were given to them). What type of immunity do they have? A. Passive, naturally acquired immunity B. Active, artificially acquired immunity C. Active, naturally acquired imm. D. Passive, artifically acquired imm.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Concepts of BiologyBiologyISBN:9781938168116Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James WisePublisher:OpenStax College
- Essentials of Pharmacology for Health ProfessionsNursingISBN:9781305441620Author:WOODROWPublisher:CengageHuman Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co...BiologyISBN:9781305251052Author:Michael CummingsPublisher:Cengage Learning
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:9781938168116
Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:OpenStax College
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Nursing
ISBN:9781305441620
Author:WOODROW
Publisher:Cengage
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co...
Biology
ISBN:9781305251052
Author:Michael Cummings
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Immune System and Immune Response Animation; Author: Medical Sciences Animations;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDdbUBXPKc4;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY
Immune response: summary; Author: Dr Bhavsar Biology;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADANgHkX4OY;License: Standard Youtube License