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Chapter 3

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T/F: A virus requires a living host cell to reproduce. True
________ active immunity is acquired through the exposure to illnesses in daily life. Natural
Patients acquire artificial immunity when they receive a(n) _________. Immunization
T/F: The patient’s viral load does not correspond with the severity of the patient’s illness. False
Which of the following pathogens is a major cause of acute respiratory disease in children? Respiratory syncytial virus
An organism that lives in or on another organism at the host’s expense is a: Parasite
All of the following are classes of parasites except: Dermatophytes
Fungi reproduce by growing ________. Spores
Which of the following are portals of entry for fungal spores? Gi Tract, Respiratory tract, Open Wounds
T/F: Prions cause serious neurological diseases in both humans and animals. True
Which of the following contain no organelles and consist of a protein coat that covers a single strand of DNA or RNA? Viruses
One of the methods viruses use to cause disease is by destroying the host cell which is known as cell ______. Lysis
________ passive immunity involves the administration of antibodies for short-term protection in special situations. Artificial
T/F: A patient’s HIV infection is determined to have progressed to AIDS when the patient’s T-cell count is below 200 cells/mm3. True
T/F: A patient with HIV is usually treated with a combination of three medications in order to decrease the risk of drug resistance. True
T/F: Parasites are identified by their name and stage of development. True
T/F: Protozoa are unable to survive without a human host. False
________ is one of the most common parasites to infect human gastrointestinal tracts. Giardia
Mosquitos carrying the Plasmodium species can transmit _____ to humans. Malaria
Which of the following is not part of the helminth group of parasites? Ectoparasite
T/F: Fleas and ticks are ectoparasites that feed on blood and can transmit diseases in the process. True
T/F: Yeasts are single-celled organisms that manufacture their own food using organic matter. False
What are multicellular colonies of intertwined hyphae that form tiny knobs at their tips? Mold
T/F: Prions are infectious proteins that contain both DNA and RNA. False
What are the primary symptoms of a pinworm infection? Anal itching which is worse at night
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