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Pediatric Immunization NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 45-year-old female presents with anorexia and some abdominal pain. Fecal smears reveal the presence of Taenia eggs, products of a parasitic tapeworm infection. Which one of the following cells would be most effective in defense against this parasite?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Eosinophils are key in combating parasitic infections like tapeworms via granule release.
Question 2 of 5
A T cell located at the epithelial barrier of the gut is a
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gamma-delta T cells are enriched at epithelial barriers like the gut, functioning in innate-like immunity.
Question 3 of 5
A person develops a viral infection and both T and B cells become activated to fight the infection. In which way is antigen recognition by B cells different from antigen recognition by T cells?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: B cells recognize native antigens via surface Ig, while T cells require processed antigens on MHC.
Question 4 of 5
Antibodies in our body are produced by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: B lymphocytes differentiate into plasma cells that produce antibodies.
Question 5 of 5
which of the following is needed to ensure a healthy T cell army that doesn't attack our own cells?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thymic medullary epithelial cells (TMECs) educate T cells for self-tolerance.