PATHO EXAM CORRECT 100%

A 20-year-old male received a knife wound to the arm during an altercation. Which of the following types of immunity was compromised? -ANSWER Natural or innate (the physical barrier was broken Which of the following is an example of biochemical secretions that trap and kill microorganisms? -ANSWER Ear Wax The directional movement of cells along a chemical gradient is termed? -ANSWER Chemotaxis A 20-year-old male shoots his hand with a nail gun while replacing roofing shingles. Which of the following cell types would be the first to aid in killing bacteria to prevent infection in his hand? -ANSWER Neutrophils- they are the first to the site The predominant phagocyte of early inflammation is the -ANSWER Neutrophil The classic pathway of the complement system is activated by -ANSWER Antigen-antibody complexes Bradykinin is involved in -ANSWER increasing vascular permeability The end product of the clotting system is -ANSWER Fibrin Opsonins are molecules that -ANSWER enhance phagocytosis The phagocytes role begins when the inflammatory response causes it to stick avidly to capillary walls in a process called -ANSWER Margination Both B and T cells are originally derived from cells of the -ANSWER Bone marrow A 6-year-old female is diagnosed with a bacterial infection of the respiratory system. Which of the following will most likely try to fight the antigen? -ANSWER Antibodies The immunoglobulin that crosses the placenta confers ______ immunity to the fetus -ANSWER Passive acquired A 16-year-old male is bitten by a rabid dog while jogging in the park. Upon admission to the ER, he is given ___ to prevent infection -ANSWER Immunoglobulins The most abundant class of antibody in the serum is -ANSWER IgG