Common Viral and Bacterial Pathogens Quiz
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What are common symptoms of bacterial meningitis?

  • Joint pain, rash, fatigue, and muscle weakness
  • Headache, fever, stiff neck, and sensitivity to light (correct)
  • Chest pain, shortness of breath, cough, and wheezing
  • Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea

    • Which bacterium causes tuberculosis?

  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Campylobacter jejuni
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis (correct)
  • Salmonella

    • What are the symptoms of gastrointestinal infections?

  • Diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting (correct)
  • Headache, fever, stiff neck, sensitivity to light
  • Chest pain, shortness of breath, cough, wheezing
  • Persistent cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss

    • Which organ is the site of maturational processing for T lymphocytes?

    <p>Thymus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of White Blood Cells in the immune system?

    <p>Fight infections and foreign substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium causes bacterial meningitis?

    <p>Neisseria meningitidis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of infections can hepatitis viruses cause?

    <p>Liver infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria can commonly colonize the skin and nasal passages?

    <p>Staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptoms are typically associated with bacterial pneumonia?

    <p>Chest pain and difficulty breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which viruses can cause oral herpes and genital herpes, respectively?

    <p>Herpes Simplex Virus types 1 and 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

    <p>Pain or burning during urination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes bacteria from other microorganisms like viruses?

    <p>Bacteria have intracellular membrane-bound organelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of lymphocytes in the immune response?

    <p>Recognizing foreign substances or cells to be attacked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following mechanisms is NOT considered part of the body's first lines of defense against pathogens?

    <p>Lysozyme secretion by skin glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of sebum secreted by sebaceous glands in the immune response?

    <p>Lowering the pH of the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are epithelial cells packed tightly in the body's defense mechanisms?

    <p>To prevent entry of pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance inhibits the growth of pathogens by drawing water from their cells?

    <p>Salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant function of mucous membranes in the immune response?

    <p>Preventing entry of pathogens into body cavities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of white blood cell is responsible for destroying multicellular parasites?

    <p>Eosinophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do B cells mature, along with NK cells, before being activated in peripheral lymphoid organs?

    <p>Thymus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immune cells are essential for all aspects of specific immune responses and serve as recognition cells?

    <p>Lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of white blood cell is responsible for releasing chemicals involved in inflammation such as vasodilators and chemotaxins?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which myeloid cell is found in virtually all organs and tissues and is responsible for phagocytosis?

    <p>Macrophages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do B cells transform into upon activation, allowing them to secrete antibodies?

    <p>Plasma cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of death for AIDS patients?

    <p>Infections and cancers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause systemic symptoms like severe hypotension and bronchiolar constriction?

    <p>Large amounts of chemicals released by mast cells in circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immune component is specifically targeted in autoimmune diseases?

    <p>Body's own cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What harmful immune response can lead to circulatory and respiratory failure?

    <p>Anaphylaxis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immune cell is damaged by HIV in AIDS patients?

    <p>T cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key trigger for autoimmune diseases?

    <p>Body's own proteins acting as antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

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