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Immune System NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which disease would be most similar to AIDS in its pathology?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SCID mimics AIDS with broad T/B cell loss; others (B, C, D) are narrower defects.
Question 2 of 5
Which of these does NOT act as a protecting barrier for the body surface?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Salivary amylase digests, not protects; mucus , skin , and acid are barriers.
Question 3 of 5
The ability of the immune system to recognise self antigens versus non-self antigen is an example of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tolerance is the immune system's ability to distinguish self from non-self, preventing autoimmunity, unlike specific immunity (response type).
Question 4 of 5
One reason that pathogenic microorganisms have an advantage in the host they infect is because they:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pathogens reproduce and evolve rapidly, outpacing the host's immune elimination, unlike prior exposure or immune strengthening.
Question 5 of 5
A person with anti-A and anti-B antibodies in their blood has what blood type?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Type O has anti-A and anti-B antibodies; A , B , and AB lack these.