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Immunology: Cytokines and Opportunistic Pathogens

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What is the function of cytokines?

Regulate the intensity and duration of immune responses and blood cells (correct)

Inhibit the immune system

Promote the growth of pathogens

Have no significant function in the body

What is an opportunistic pathogen?

A pathogen that only affects individuals with lung disease

A pathogen that is harmless in normal conditions but becomes harmful in a compromised host (correct)

A pathogen that is always harmful in any host

A pathogen that only affects immunocompromised individuals

What is a nosocomial infection?

An infection caused by fungi

An infection caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria

An infection transmitted through the air

An infection that occurs in hospitals (correct)

Who discovered Koch's postulates?

Robert Koch Signup and view all the answers

What is herd immunity?

Immunity in most of a population, limiting outbreaks to sporadic cases Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a sign and a symptom?

A sign is measurable, while a symptom is only felt by the patient. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of endotoxins released by gram-negative bacteria?

They cause disseminated intravascular coagulation. Signup and view all the answers

What does the ID 50 measure?

The infectious dose for 50% of a sample population. Signup and view all the answers

What is opsonization?

The enhancement of phagocytosis by coating microorganisms with serum proteins. Signup and view all the answers

What type of vaccine contains inactivated toxins produced by a pathogen?

Toxoid vaccine Signup and view all the answers