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Common Diseases and Disorders of the Immune System Answers

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The immune system is the system that protects the body from which of these? Check all that apply.

A
pathogens
B
white blood cells
C
cancer
D
arthritis
E
diseases
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What are the two main kinds of immune system diseases? Check all that apply.

A
asymptomatic disease
B
autoimmune disease
C
environmental conditions
D
immunodeficiency
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Which of these are immunodeficiency diseases? Check all that apply.

A
lupus
B
rheumatoid arthritis
C
multiple sclerosis
D
Graves’ disease
E
severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
F
AIDS
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Which risk factors are commonly associated with MS flare-ups? Check all that apply.

A
overheating
B
eating a large meal
C
urinary tract infections
D
stress
E
exposure to sunlight
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An immune system disorder that is characterized by a weakened immune system is known as

A
an autoimmune disorder.
B
anemia.
C
an immunodeficiency disorder.
D
an opportunistic infection.
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Lupus treatment recommendations include which of these items? Check all that apply.

A
taking medications as directed
B
increasing exposure to the sun
C
having regular screening exams for common complications
D
taking anti-retroviral drugs
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One treatment strategy common to lupus, RA, and multiple sclerosis is:

A
bone marrow transplant
B
drugs that target the immune system
C
avoidance of allergens
D
desensitization treatment
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Which treatment is specific to SCID?

A
taking immunosuppressant drugs
B
exercising regularly
C
transplanting the bone marrow
D
removing the thyroid gland
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An opportunistic infection can be characterized as one that

A
takes advantage of a weak immune system.
B
is resistant to all antibiotic treatments.
C
is being defeated due to antibiotic treatment.
D
requires a bone marrow transplant to treat.
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Someone who suffers from allergies should do which of these?

A
smoke cigarettes
B
install air filters
C
reduce exposure to sunlight
D
avoid infections
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Which of these are autoimmune diseases? Check all that apply.

A
lupus
B
rheumatoid arthritis
C
multiple sclerosis
D
Graves’ disease
E
severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
F
AIDS
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Arthritis can be treated with which of these? Check all that apply.

A
anti-inflammatory medications
B
avoidance of sun exposure
C
joint replacement surgery
D
removal of the thyroid gland
E
regular exercise
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Patients with Graves’ disease may require the removal of their

A
antigens.
B
hormones.
C
immune system.
D
thyroid gland.

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