DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2 EDITION TEST
BANK ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Immunity is defined as: Answer: The way the body defends itself
against injurious agents in the environment
⩥ Immune Response is aimed to protect cells from ____________
Answer: Injurious agents (Antigens)
⩥ Innate immunity refers to natural mechanisms that ward off invaders
as a___________ Answer: First Line of defense
⩥ Anatomic barriers, Processes within the GI tract, Normal flora, Bodily
Fluids & Phagocytic cells Answer: Components of Innate Immunity
⩥ Anatomical Barriers consist of ________ Answer: 1. Nasal
epithelium(consist of mucus producing cells and hair that traps inhaled
substances)
2. intact skin prevents infection
3. mucus membrane
, ⩥ Phagocytic cells engulf and ingest __________ Answer:
microorganisms and other noxious substances
⩥ macrophages and neutrophils Answer: Types of phagocytic cells
⩥ 1. Saliva: Pathogens are weakened by the enzymes and antibacterial
properties in the saliva.
2. Gastric juices: Destroys pathogens with HCL Answer: Processes
within the GI tract
⩥ Normal Flora is ______________ that live in symbiosis with the body
Answer: Natural bacteria colonies
⩥ C-diff or C-diff colitis is caused by Answer: Abuse or misuse or
antibacterials
⩥ ____________________is when the normal flora in the gut is
destroyed Answer: C-diff infection (Clostridium Difficle)
⩥ Vancomycin Answer: used to treat c. difficile. Must be taken orally for
it to reach the gut.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2 EDITION TEST
BANK ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Immunity is defined as: Answer: The way the body defends itself
against injurious agents in the environment
⩥ Immune Response is aimed to protect cells from ____________
Answer: Injurious agents (Antigens)
⩥ Innate immunity refers to natural mechanisms that ward off invaders
as a___________ Answer: First Line of defense
⩥ Anatomic barriers, Processes within the GI tract, Normal flora, Bodily
Fluids & Phagocytic cells Answer: Components of Innate Immunity
⩥ Anatomical Barriers consist of ________ Answer: 1. Nasal
epithelium(consist of mucus producing cells and hair that traps inhaled
substances)
2. intact skin prevents infection
3. mucus membrane
, ⩥ Phagocytic cells engulf and ingest __________ Answer:
microorganisms and other noxious substances
⩥ macrophages and neutrophils Answer: Types of phagocytic cells
⩥ 1. Saliva: Pathogens are weakened by the enzymes and antibacterial
properties in the saliva.
2. Gastric juices: Destroys pathogens with HCL Answer: Processes
within the GI tract
⩥ Normal Flora is ______________ that live in symbiosis with the body
Answer: Natural bacteria colonies
⩥ C-diff or C-diff colitis is caused by Answer: Abuse or misuse or
antibacterials
⩥ ____________________is when the normal flora in the gut is
destroyed Answer: C-diff infection (Clostridium Difficle)
⩥ Vancomycin Answer: used to treat c. difficile. Must be taken orally for
it to reach the gut.
