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What is the role of B-lymphocytes in fighting bacteria and viruses?
What is the role of B-lymphocytes in fighting bacteria and viruses?
- Engulfing and digesting antigens
- Making Y-shaped proteins called antibodies (correct)
- Producing signal molecules that activate macrophages
- Killing virally infected cells
Which cells are best known for killing virally infected cells and controlling early signs of cancer?
Which cells are best known for killing virally infected cells and controlling early signs of cancer?
- Macrophages
- T-lymphocytes
- Natural Killer Cells (correct)
- Complement System
What is the causative agent of botulism?
What is the causative agent of botulism?
- B.anthracis
- C.botulinum (correct)
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
What is the primary function of the Complement System?
What is the primary function of the Complement System?
Which pathogen causes plague?
Which pathogen causes plague?
What is the role of Lactoferrin and Transferrin in the immune system?
What is the role of Lactoferrin and Transferrin in the immune system?
What does the term 'iatrogenic' mean in the context of infections?
What does the term 'iatrogenic' mean in the context of infections?
Which type of plague involves swollen and inflamed lymph nodes (buboes)?
Which type of plague involves swollen and inflamed lymph nodes (buboes)?
What is the function of Interferons in the immune response?
What is the function of Interferons in the immune response?
Which molecules play a role in antigen presentation and rejection of foreign tissue transplants?
Which molecules play a role in antigen presentation and rejection of foreign tissue transplants?
Which bacterium is a common cause of iatrogenic infections?
Which bacterium is a common cause of iatrogenic infections?
Which pathogen produces a neurotoxin that can be fatal?
Which pathogen produces a neurotoxin that can be fatal?
What is the primary cause of death associated with healthcare-associated infections?
What is the primary cause of death associated with healthcare-associated infections?
How should soiled textiles be handled according to the text?
How should soiled textiles be handled according to the text?
Which type of infection represents about 14% of healthcare-associated infections?
Which type of infection represents about 14% of healthcare-associated infections?
What is the common name for Clostridium difficile infections?
What is the common name for Clostridium difficile infections?
What is the primary consequence of Pseudomembranous colitis?
What is the primary consequence of Pseudomembranous colitis?
Which activity must employees comply with to ensure environmental control in hospitals?
Which activity must employees comply with to ensure environmental control in hospitals?
What term is used to describe a disease that comes on more suddenly than a chronic disease, but less suddenly than an acute disease?
What term is used to describe a disease that comes on more suddenly than a chronic disease, but less suddenly than an acute disease?
Which term refers to evidence of a disease that is experienced by the patient and is subjective in nature?
Which term refers to evidence of a disease that is experienced by the patient and is subjective in nature?
What type of pathogens must live within host cells in order to survive and multiply?
What type of pathogens must live within host cells in order to survive and multiply?
What do adhesins (ligands) do as virulence factors for pathogens?
What do adhesins (ligands) do as virulence factors for pathogens?
Why are flagella considered virulence factors for bacteria?
Why are flagella considered virulence factors for bacteria?
What does it mean when a disease is described as asymptomatic?
What does it mean when a disease is described as asymptomatic?
What is the purpose of vasodilation in the inflammation process?
What is the purpose of vasodilation in the inflammation process?
What is the main function of increased capillary permeability during inflammation?
What is the main function of increased capillary permeability during inflammation?
What is the significance of emigration of leukocytes in the inflammation process?
What is the significance of emigration of leukocytes in the inflammation process?
What triggers an inflammatory response according to the text?
What triggers an inflammatory response according to the text?
What is the final step in the inflammation response process?
What is the final step in the inflammation response process?
In inflammation, what is the function of chemotaxis?
In inflammation, what is the function of chemotaxis?
