Immunity and Preventing Disease

Larry is taking a walk in the park. The pollen in the air makes him sneeze constantly. What line of defense is his immune system exhibiting?

• first line of defense

• second line of defense

• third line of defense

• fourth line of defense

Jane gets bitten by a mosquito. Through the bite, she can become infected with an organism carried by the mosquito. What role did the mosquito play in the chain of transmission?

• portal of entry

• susceptible host

• vector

• reservoir

Scott is experiencing gallstones. The gallstones have caused cholecystitis (inflammation of his gallbladder). Scott’s condition affects which body system?

• digestive

• genitourinary

• endocrine

• hematologic

In what type of immunity will the defenses be triggered and react in the same manner, regardless of the organism invading?

• adaptive

• innate

• primary

• mechanical barrier

Elizabeth has inflammation and degeneration of the joints in her hands and feet due to an autoimmune reaction. What disease does Elizabeth have?

• fibromyalgia

• Paget disease

• rheumatoid arthritis

• gout