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?

Thymus Signup and view all the answers

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

Fight infections and foreign substances Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium causes bacterial meningitis?

Neisseria meningitidis Signup and view all the answers

What type of infections can hepatitis viruses cause?

Liver infections Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria can commonly colonize the skin and nasal passages?

Staphylococcus aureus Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms are typically associated with bacterial pneumonia?

Chest pain and difficulty breathing Signup and view all the answers

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

Herpes Simplex Virus types 1 and 2 Signup and view all the answers

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

Pain or burning during urination Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes bacteria from other microorganisms like viruses?

Bacteria have intracellular membrane-bound organelles Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of lymphocytes in the immune response?

Recognizing foreign substances or cells to be attacked 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?

Lysozyme secretion by skin glands Signup and view all the answers

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

Lowering the pH of the skin Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent entry of pathogens Signup and view all the answers

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

Salt Signup and view all the answers

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

Preventing entry of pathogens into body cavities Signup and view all the answers

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

Eosinophils Signup and view all the answers

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

Thymus Signup and view all the answers

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

Lymphocytes 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?

Neutrophils Signup and view all the answers

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

Macrophages Signup and view all the answers

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

Plasma cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of death for AIDS patients?

Infections and cancers Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Common Viral and Bacterial Pathogens Quiz

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