AnswersGV 2018 - P.E. Health Science Concepts - PE361Common Diseases and Disorders of the Immune System

Immune System Career Specialties Answers

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The ability of the body to resist a harmful substance is called

A
immune response.
B
immunity.
C
immune defense.
D
immunology.
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How does the immune system protect the body? Check all that apply.

A
by creating its own vaccinations
B
by helping the body to develop immunity
C
by initiating an immune response
D
by ignoring the presence of harmful substances in the body
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The introduction of a small amount of a foreign substance into the body is known as

A
an infectious disease.
B
a vaccine.
C
a pharmaceutical drug.
D
an immune response.
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Which of these conditions are osteoimmunologists most likely to treat? Check all that apply.

A
allergies
B
arthritis
C
infectious diseases
D
osteoporosis
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The study of the immune system and its components is called

A
immunity.
B
immunology.
C
immunization.
D
immune response.
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Laboratory and pediatric immunologists are alike in that they are both

A
types of pharmacologists.
B
subspecialties of immunology.
C
scientific researchers.
D
able to treat the same populations.
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What do scientific research immunologists do? Check all that apply.

A
conduct scientific research
B
develop immunizations
C
administer treatments
D
detect cancer in patients
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Who do geriatric immunologists treat?

A
children
B
older adults
C
people with cancer
D
pregnant women
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A pharmacologist is most likely involved in which of these activities? Check all that apply.

A
developing drugs
B
treating older adults
C
testing drugs
D
giving drugs to patients
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What do immunologists have to do that pharmacologists do not?

A
become certified
B
get a degree
C
attend medical school
D
obtain board certification
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A specialist who treats cancer with drugs is known as

A
an allergist.
B
a pharmacologist.
C
an immunologist.
D
an oncologic pharmacologist.
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Once licensed, allergists, osteoimmunologists, and pharmacologists need to do which of the following to continue practicing their medical specialization?

A
treat patients
B
maintain board certification periodically
C
work in hospitals instead of in private practices
D
manufacture drugs
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Immune system specialists who treat older adults suffering from infectious diseases are called

A
pediatric immunologists.
B
oncologic immunologists.
C
pharmacy immunologists.
D
geriatric immunologists.
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Osteoporosis is a bone condition that causes

A
the feet to swell.
B
the blood to be vaccinated.
C
the bones to weaken.
D
the bones to strengthen.
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Allergists are able to identify the effect of allergens on individuals by conducting

A
a skin test.
B
an immune test.
C
an immunology test.
D
a vaccination test.
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Which of the following career pathways requires attending medical school? Check all that apply.

A
scientific research immunologist
B
osteoimmunologist
C
allergist
D
immunologist

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