Infections and Immunity Flashcards
1
Q
According to the FDA, how long should you wash your hands to prevent transmission of disease?
A
20 seconds
2
Q
The SARS virus is responsible for serious and potentially fatal _____ infections.
A
respiratory
3
Q
True or False? It takes the immune system about a week to inactivate the virus that causes colds.
A
True
4
Q
True or False? The immune system frequently confuses the body’s own cells for foreign substances>
A
False
5
Q
When Kaisa became pregnant, her doctor tested her blood and determined that she is Rh-negative. Her partner, Nathan, is Rh-positive, which means that the fetus might also be Rh-positive. What will the doctor do to address this concern?
A
Inject Kaisa with anti-Rh antibodies when the baby is delivered to destroy any Rh-positive antibodies in her blood.
