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Which of these tissue types is not affected by sarcomas?


A) bones
B) breast
C) lymphatic
D) glandular

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Match each definition with the correct term. -rheumatoid arthritis


A) affects the skeletal system
B) affects the nervous system
C) affects the digestive system
D) affects the integumentary system
E) affects the endocrine gland

F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

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An allergen is a substance that produces an allergic reaction in an individual.

A) True
B) False

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____ commonly infects wounds,causes toxic shock syndrome,and produces food poisoning.


A) Candidiasis
B) MRSA
C) Staphylococcus aureus
D) Streptococci

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Match each definition with the correct term. -staphylococci


A) bacteria that form a chain
B) bacteria that form irregular clusters
C) rod-shaped,spore-forming bacteria
D) small bacteria that live in fleas and ticks
E) spiral-shaped bacteria with flexible walls

F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

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Which term means not life threatening and does not recur?


A) anomaly
B) benign
C) malignant
D) metastasis

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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An antigen-antibody reaction involves binding foreign antigens to antibodies to form antigen-antibody complexes.

A) True
B) False

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Which condition is a benign tumor made up of abnormal lymphatic vessels?


A) adenocarcinoma
B) adenoiditis
C) lymphadenitis
D) lymphangioma

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Match each definition with the correct term. -rubella


A) transmitted by infected animals
B) may cause congenital abnormalities
C) caused by the Epstein-Barr virus
D) caused by herpes zoster
E) also known as varicella

F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

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Match each definition with the correct term. -antibody


A) any substance the body regards as foreign
B) antigen capable of inducing an allergic response
C) signal between the cells of the immune system
D) disease-fighting protein created in response to a specific antigen
E) overreaction by the body to an antigen

F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

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Which of these autoimmune disorders attacks the digestive system?


A) Crohn's disease
B) Graves' disease
C) lupus erythematosus
D) multiple sclerosis

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Staphylococci are bacteria that form a chain.

A) True
B) False

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Intact skin wraps the body in a physical barrier that prevents invading organisms from entering the body.

A) True
B) False

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Match each definition with the correct term. -antigen


A) any substance the body regards as foreign
B) antigen capable of inducing an allergic response
C) signal between the cells of the immune system
D) disease-fighting protein created in response to a specific antigen
E) overreaction by the body to an antigen

F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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Rod-shaped,spore-forming bacteria,such as those that cause tetanus,are known as ____________________.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -Graves' disease


A) affects the skeletal system
B) affects the nervous system
C) affects the digestive system
D) affects the integumentary system
E) affects the endocrine gland

F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Which of these viral diseases is commonly known as chickenpox?


A) cytomegalovirus
B) herpes zoster
C) rubella
D) varicella

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A/An ____________________ is a type of white blood cell that surrounds and kills invading cells.

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B cells are specialized lymphocytes that produce and secrete antibodies.

A) True
B) False

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The substance known as ____________________ is produced by T cells.This family of proteins specializes in fighting viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication.

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