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Introductory Biology

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Set 45 The Immune System Internal Defense

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Question 1

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Which statement best describes the relationship between an antibody and an antigen?

A) An antibody is specifically produced in response to an antigen.
B) An antibody is produced by T cells and an antigen is a foreign protein.
C) An antigen is presented by antigen presenting cells to plasma cells, which produce antibodies.
D) An antigen is a disease-causing organism, and antibodies are produced by B cells.
E) An antibody generally induces antigen formation.

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Question 2

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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for chronic inflammation?

A) Prolonged infections
B) Cigarette smoking
C) Gum disease
D) Obesity
E) Vitamin D deficiency

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Question 3

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Which statement concerning pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPS) is FALSE?

A) They are features of pathogens recognized by animal cells.
B) They trigger activation of phagocytes.
C) They react with specific receptors on host cells.
D) They are found on all microbes except viruses.
E) The peptidoglycan of gram-positive bacteria is an example.

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