ATI RN
Immune System Test Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the immune system with a patient newly diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. What should the nurse explain as the purpose of antibodies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Antibodies attach to antigens to label them for destruction. This is crucial in the immune response to identify and mark harmful substances for elimination. Choice A is incorrect because antibodies do not destroy antigens directly. Choice B is incorrect as antibodies are specific to particular antigens. Choice C is incorrect as blood type specificity is determined by different antigens, not antibodies.
Question 2 of 5
A small molecule that combines with a specific allosteric protein so that both prevent RNA polymerase activity is called a(n):
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: corepressor. A corepressor is a small molecule that binds to an allosteric protein to inhibit its activity. In this case, the corepressor prevents RNA polymerase activity. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Inducer activates gene expression. B: Repressor inhibits gene expression by binding to DNA. D: Leader is not a term related to allosteric regulation.
Question 3 of 5
The oxidation-reduction pairs X/XHâ‚‚ and Y/YHâ‚‚ have reduction potentials of -50 and +75 millivolts, respectively. This means that electrons would most likely be removed from ______ to reduce ______.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: XHâ‚‚, Y. This is because the reduction potential of -50 mV for X/XHâ‚‚ indicates that X is more likely to lose electrons compared to Y with a reduction potential of +75 mV. Therefore, electrons would be removed from XHâ‚‚ (X) to reduce Y. Choice B is incorrect because Y has a higher reduction potential than XHâ‚‚, so electrons would not be removed from Y to reduce XHâ‚‚. Choices C and D are also incorrect as they do not consider the relative reduction potentials of X/XHâ‚‚ and Y/YHâ‚‚.
Question 4 of 5
Determine the following diseases that are not thought to be an autoimmune disease.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, Cancer of the bone marrow. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells. Rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and insulin-dependent diabetes are autoimmune diseases where the immune system targets specific tissues or organs. Cancer of the bone marrow, on the other hand, is a result of uncontrolled cell growth and division, not a malfunction of the immune system attacking the body's own tissues. Therefore, it is not considered an autoimmune disease.
Question 5 of 5
The annotation C refers to which DNA component?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Chromosomal DNA. Chromosomal DNA refers to the DNA found in the chromosomes of an organism's nucleus, carrying the majority of its genetic information. In molecular biology, the annotation C typically refers to the chromosomal DNA of the organism being studied. Plasmid DNA (choice B) and vector DNA (choice A) are extrachromosomal DNA elements that are separate from the chromosomal DNA. Recombinant DNA (choice D) is a DNA molecule formed by combining DNA from different sources, which can include chromosomal, plasmid, or vector DNA. Therefore, the correct choice is C as it specifically refers to the chromosomal DNA component.