Most bacteria that cause sickness in humans grow best at 37ºC. Sometimes a fever is the body’s response to the bacteria. What is the reason for developing a fever? a. To lower the temperature of the body to kill the bacteria b. To increase the temperature of the body to kill bacteria c. To allow the bacteria to take over d. To make you feel miserable

3. Which one of the following is a result of toxin that "locks" diaphragm muscles in constant contraction; death is due to respiratory failure  Group of answer choices a.diphtheria b.anthrax c.botulism d.pneumonia e.cholera f.none of the above     4. Which one of the following is a result of toxin that "locks" diaphragm muscles in constant contraction; death is due to respiratory failure  Group of answer choices diphtheria anthrax botulism pneumonia cholera none of the above

Select all of the organ systems that are directly part of our immune system? A. Skeletal System B. Muscular System C. Digestive System D. Respiratory System E. Circulatory System F. Lymphatic System G. Immune System H. Excretory System I. Endocrine System J. Nervous System K. Integumentary System L. Reproductive System

A decubitus ulcer (bedsore) is an example of:     A. Molecular death     B. Necrobiosis     C. Necrosis     D. Dry gangrene

13.Paracrine regulation of homeostasis means      a. a cell is altering its own genetic response (transcription) in order to facilitate a homeostatic response     b. there is a whole-body response that brings about homeostatic balance     c. a cell targets and regulates a nearby cell     d. a cell is regulating its own homeostatic response       14.Which of the following is/are symptoms of cystic fibrosis?   A. shortness of breath   B. persistent cough   C. seizures   D. poor growth or weight gain   E. memory loss   F. salty skin   G. wheezing   H. frequent lung infections   I. greasy stools 15. Given an intracellular Na+ concentration of 10 mM and an extracellular Na+ concentration of 142mM; when the Em = - 70mV, the chemical gradient draws Na+ ___________ the cell, the electrical gradient draws Na+ __________ the cell, and the net (overall) forces draw Na+ _______________ the cell.…

Which of these statements best describes the purpose of inflammation? A. Increase the blood supply to the area В. Localize infection C. Remove cell debris D. Localize infection and promote repair.

49 50 QUESTION 42 Example of an autoimmune disease a. lupus O b. cancer O C. common cold d. none of above

Select the incorrect statement regarding the temperature of the immune system. A. Interleukin-1 is a pyrogen, which can cause the neurons in the hypothalamus to raise the body's temperature, producing a fever. B. Fevers cause the liver and spleen to store sodium and potassium which bacteria need for their growth and metabolism. C. Fevers above 105∘∘F can be fatal. D. Fever contributes to the body's defense by stimulating phagocytosis E. When macrophages encounter invading cells, they release interleukin-1, which is carried to the brain by the circulatory system.

14. What type of T cell helps an organism mount a rapid immune response if it is secondarily infected with the same pathogen?  A. Helper T cells B. Regulatory T cells C. Cytotoxic T cells D.  memory T cells

In young children with a fever, is ibuprofen better than paracetamol at reducing the fever? make recommendations for future research.