Chapter 32: Innate Immunity Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition Exam|Questions and Answers| 100% Correct

Chapter 32: Innate Immunity Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition Exam|Questions and Answers| 100% Correct 1. All of the following represent examples of nonspecific immunity except: a. species resistance. b. phagocytosis. c. cell-mediated immunity. d. mechanical and chemical barriers. c. cell-mediated immunity. 2. The body's first line(s) of defense is(are) the: a. skin. b. mucous membranes. c. inflammatory response. d. Both A and B are correct d. Both A and B are correct. 3. Inflammation mediators include: a. histamine. b. kinins. c. prostaglandins. d. all of the above. d. all of the above 4. The most numerous type of phagocyte is the: a. neutrophil. b. histocyte. c. microglia. d. Kupffer cell. a. neutrophil. 5. The type of immune mechanism that provides a general defense by acting against anything recognized as "not self" is called: a. nonspecific immunity. b. specific immunity. c. autoimmune. d. none of the above. a. nonspecific immunity. 6. All of the following are major types of interferon except _____ interferon. a. cartilage b. leukocyte c. immune d. fibroblast a. cartilage 7. Which of the following does not describe phagocytosis? a. The ingestion and destruction of microorganisms or other small particles b. Part of the inflammatory response c. A major component of the body's third line of defense d. A nonspecific defense c. A major component of the body's third line of defense 8. Interferon inhibits the spread of: