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Pediatric Immune Disorder Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
IFN-γ stimulates ___ immunity by enhancing ___ T cells as well as activating macrophages and natural killer cells. IL-4/IL-5 stimulate ___ immunty (antibodies) by activating B cells and eosinophils and induce ___-type responses.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IFN-γ boosts cell-mediated immunity via CD4+ T cells; IL-4/IL-5 drive humoral immunity with IgE.
Question 2 of 5
Initially prevent organism penetration
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dead skin keratinocytes form a physical barrier to prevent penetration.
Question 3 of 5
In the alternative complement pathway, this component molecule undergoes spontaneous activation, which creates a challenge for organ xenotransplantation.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C3 spontaneously activates in the alternative pathway, complicating xenotransplantation.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is NOT true of neutrophils compared with macrophages?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neutrophils are not typically in healthy tissues, unlike macrophages.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are early clinical signs of (septic) shock?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Septic shock is characterized by systemic vasodilation leading to hypotension and a compensatory increase in heart rate (tachycardia) to maintain perfusion.