UNIT 12 C – Flashcard

What are cytokines? A) Scavengers of the immune system B) Specialized antibodies that retain B-cell memory C) Specialized proteins that activate responses to infection D) Highly specific cells that attack only one type of antigen

Kimmy is a curious 4-month-old baby who is just learning how to crawl. On Monday she came across some large dust particles underneath the couch, which caused her to sneeze and develop a runny nose and a cough. Two weeks later she came across more dust from the same place. Which of the following aspects of immunity allows Kimmy's body to remember how to respond to this dust again? A) T cells B) B cells C) Beta cells D) Spleen cells

Which of the following is NOT among the functions of the T-cells? A) Recognition of antigens B) Production of antibodies C) Release of killer chemicals D) Suppression of the immune response when appropriate

Which of the following leading causes of death in the United States does NOT bear a relationship to diet? A) Cancer B) Heart disease C) Diabetes mellitus D) Pneumonia and influenza

What disease accounts for the majority of deaths in U.S. women? A) Diabetes B) Lung cancer C) Breast cancer D) Coronary heart disease

Which of the following describes a known association with coronary heart disease (CHD)? A) In men, CHD begins 10-15 years earlier than in women B) Women who take estrogen to reduce the risk for osteoporosis are at significantly higher risk for CHD C) Men with blood cholesterol levels in the borderline-high range account for up to 10% of all deaths from CHD D) Women younger than 45 years of age tend to have higher LDL cholesterol than do men of that age, but this difference disappears after menopause

Which of the following is NOT among the factors that would lead a person with high blood pressure to develop the metabolic syndrome? A) Diuretic use B) Insulin resistance C) Abdominal obesity D) High blood triglycerides

Diuretics act to lower blood pressure by A) increasing fluid loss. B) decreasing potassium loss. C) reducing arterial plaque formation. D) increasing retention of calcium and potassium.

In which of the following conditions would the pancreas be unable to synthesize insulin? A) Hyperglycemia B) Type 1 diabetes mellitus C) Type 2 diabetes mellitus D) Adult-onset diabetes mellitus

Type 2 diabetes usually develops after people reach the age of A) 21. B) 30. C) 40. D) 55.

Among the following ethnic groups, which has the lowest risk for type 2 diabetes? A) American whites B) Asian Americans C) African Americans D) Native Americans

Which of the following is NOT among the symptoms of diabetes? A) Polyuria B) Polydipsia C) Polyphagia D) Polysaccharidosis

The frequent urination common in diabetes is known as A) polyuria. B) polyphagia. C) polyuresis. D) pseudodiuresis.

Which of the following is a leading cause of both blindness and kidney failure? A) Cancer B) Diabetes C) HIV/AIDS D) Atherosclerosis

A substance that causes cancer is termed a(n) A) carcinogen. B) antipromoter. C) DNA-modifier. D) RNA-modifier.

Which of the following cooking techniques for meats results in the least formation of carcinogens? A) Frying B) Grilling C) Broiling D) Marinating before cooking

Dietary guidelines believed to help protect against cancer include all of the following EXCEPT A) decreasing alcohol intake. B) avoiding charbroiled meats. C) increasing energy density. D) consumption of cruciferous vegetables.

Which of the following practices is NOT believed to be protective against all of the following: heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer? A) Consuming fiber-rich foods B) Drinking alcohol only in moderation C) Engaging in regular physical exercise D) Consuming fat within the range of 20-35% of total energy

Which of the following is currently accepted as a medical treatment in the United States? A) Radiation therapy B) Biofield therapeutics C) Orthomolecular therapy D) Microwave resonance therapy

What treatment is effective against lead poisoning and is also considered an alternative therapy for cardiovascular disease? A) Ozone injections B) Chelation therapy C) Biofield therapeutics D) Hydroexpulsion therapeutics