Genes And The Immune System - Human Heredity Principles | Biology+

Course

Genetics

Study Pack

Set 1: A Perspective on Human Genetics

Set 2: Cells and Cell Division

Set 3: Transmission of Genes from Generation to Generation

Set 4: Pedigree Analysis in Human Genetics

Set 5: The Inheritance of Complex Traits

Set 6: Cytogenetics - Karyotypes and Chromosome Aberrations

Set 7: Development and Sex Determination

Set 8: The Structure - Replication - and Chromosomal Organization of DNA

Set 9: Gene Expression and Gene Regulation

Set 10: From Proteins to Phenotypes

Set 11: Genome Alterations - Mutation and Epigenetics

Set 12: Genes and Cancer

Set 13: An Introduction to Genetic Technology

Set 14: Biotechnology and Society

Set 15: Genomes and Genomics

Set 16: Reproductive Technology - Genetic Testing - and Gene Therapy

Set 17: Genes and The Immune System

Set 18: Genetics of Behavior

Set 19: Population Genetics and Human Evolution

Set 17 Genes And The Immune System

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Set 17 Genes And The Immune System

(Multiple Choice)

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What is the underlying molecular cause of Crohn's disease?

A) B cells are mutated and do not release antibodies.
B) Receptor proteins are mutated and cause an abnormal immune response.
C) Helper T cells are inactivated.
D) Mucus is not released from epithelial tissues.
E) Antigen-presenting cells are absent.

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(Multiple Choice)

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As part of the inflammatory response,_____ engulf and destroy invading bacteria.

A) histamines
B) dead skin cells
C) mast cells
D) macrophages
E) antibodies

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(True False)

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Most of the organisms that normally inhabit our skin help defend us against infection.

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