Systemic Health

Question 1

Which antibody has the greatest molecular weight?

Answer 1

IgM

Question 2

Why does IgM have the greatest molecular weight?

Answer 2

Due to its ability to be secreted as a pentamer

Question 3

IgM is responsible for the activation of what?

Answer 3

Complement pathway

Question 4

Which is the first antibody produced in response to an infection?

Answer 4

IgM

Question 5

Which antibodies are known as secondary antibodies?

Answer 5

IgA

Question 6

Which of the antibodies are known as the secretory antibodies?

Answer 6

IgA

Question 7

Where are IgA antibodies located?

Answer 7

Mucous membranes

Question 8

IgA antibodies are primarily responsible for providing protection to what body systems?

Answer 8

Lungs

GI tract

Question 9

Which antibodies can cross the placenta?

Answer 9

IgG

Question 10

IgE antibodies are involved in what reactions?

Answer 10

Allergic reactions

Inflammatory reponses

Question 11

Which antibodies are responsible for long term protection?

Answer 11

IgG

Question 12

Which are the predominant antibodies found in blood?

Answer 12

IgG

Question 13

Which is the lightest antibody?

Answer 13

IgG

Question 14

What is the proper term for division of the cytoplasm during mitosis?

Answer 14

Cytokinesis

Question 15

Which class of immunoglobulin is primarily found in secretions such as tears and saliva?

Answer 15

IgA

Question 16

What is the role of IgD?

Answer 16

Unknown

Question 17

IgE reacts strongly with which type of cell?

Answer 17

Mast cells

Question 18

The sella turcica is a deep depression in the superior surface of the sphenoid bone that houses which gland?

Answer 18

Pituitary gland

Question 19

An HbA1C level of what percent is considered diagnostic for diabetes?

Answer 19

6.5% or greater

Question 20

What type of epithelium lines the throat, nasal passages, sinuses and trachea?

Answer 20

Pseudostratified

Question 21

Where in the body is simple epithelium found?

Answer 21

Lining the body’s cavities, tubes, and ducts

Question 22

Which cells have MHC II on their surface?

Answer 22

Macrophages

Question 23

Which condition is commonly associated with patients who have a history of pica, and/or who are in close contact with puppies?

Answer 23

Toxocariasis

Question 24

How does cigarette smoking contribute to hypertension?

Answer 24

Nicotine stimulates the release of epinephrine, which is a powerful vasoconstrictor

Question 25

What are the 4 conditions represent the TORCH complex?

Answer 25

Toxoplasmosis
"Other" (HIV, varicella, syphilis, mumps, parvo)
Rubella
Cytomegalovirus
Herpes simplex

Question 26

Why are the “TORCH conditions” important in pregnant women?

Answer 26

They can be passed from a pregnant women to her fetus

Question 27

Name the two most common anterior segment changes seen in pregnant women.

Answer 27

Decrease in IOP

Decrease in corneal sensitivity

Question 28

What is the term for progressive narrowing of the arterial lumen?

Answer 28

Atherosclerosis

Question 29

Arteriorsclerosis results from what?

Answer 29

Thickened and hardened arterial walls

Question 30

Homocysteine levels can be reduced by which vitamins?

Answer 30

B Vitamins

Question 31

A 59 year-old female presents with a facial nerve palsy resulting in weakness of only the lower portion of the left side of her face. Which motor neuron is affected?

Answer 31

Right upper motor neuron

Question 32

When looking at an MRI of a patient with idiopathic demyelinating optic neuritis, what findings would represent the greatest risk for the future development of MS?

Answer 32

6 or more white matter lesions