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Chapter 19: Section 19.5-19.6 - Disorders
Associated with the Immune System. Exam
Questions With Verified Answers
Which of the following predictions can be made regarding the immune responses of individuals
with AIDS? - Answers✔They can make antibody in response to T-independent antigens.
HIV can remain latent in the host cell by integrating its reverse-transcriptase-produced DNA into
the host chromosome, becoming a(n) __________. - Answers✔provirus
Which of the following could be predicted for an individual with a mutation in the gene encoding
CCR5? - Answers✔Resistance to HIV infection
All of the following concerning the clinical phases of HIV infection are correct
EXCEPT__________. - Answers✔phase 1: Kaposi's sarcoma
All of the following are causes of immune deficiencies. Which one is artificially induced for
clinical purposes? - Answers✔Immunodeficiency caused by transplant drugs
Congenital immunodeficiencies are due to __________. - Answers✔genetic defects
What causes the rapid decline in the HIV population in the blood 3 to 6 months after the initial
infection? - Answers✔The patient begins to make antibodies against HIV.
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Chapter 19: Section 19.5-19.6 - Disorders
Associated with the Immune System. Exam
Questions With Verified Answers
Which of the following predictions can be made regarding the immune responses of individuals
with AIDS? - Answers✔They can make antibody in response to T-independent antigens.
HIV can remain latent in the host cell by integrating its reverse-transcriptase-produced DNA into
the host chromosome, becoming a(n) __________. - Answers✔provirus
Which of the following could be predicted for an individual with a mutation in the gene encoding
CCR5? - Answers✔Resistance to HIV infection
All of the following concerning the clinical phases of HIV infection are correct
EXCEPT__________. - Answers✔phase 1: Kaposi's sarcoma
All of the following are causes of immune deficiencies. Which one is artificially induced for
clinical purposes? - Answers✔Immunodeficiency caused by transplant drugs
Congenital immunodeficiencies are due to __________. - Answers✔genetic defects
What causes the rapid decline in the HIV population in the blood 3 to 6 months after the initial
infection? - Answers✔The patient begins to make antibodies against HIV.
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