Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is a technique used to identify bacteria in a sample?

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Gram staining

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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

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Western blotting

Question 2

Which type of vaccine stimulates the production of antibodies that specifically target and neutralize pathogens?

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Recombinant subunit vaccine

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Live attenuated vaccine

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Inactivated vaccine

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Toxoid vaccine

Question 3

Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by the immediate release of inflammatory mediators such as histamine?

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Type I

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Type II

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Type III

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Type IV

Question 4

Which form of immunity provides temporary protection by transferring antibodies from one individual to another?

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Maternal antibodies

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Vaccines

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Immunoglobulins

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Cell-mediated immunity

Question 5

Which diagnostic technique involves the cultivation of a sample to identify and characterize microorganisms?

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Culture

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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

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Serology

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Microscopy

Question 6

What is the primary function of the innate immune system?

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To provide immediate, non-specific responses against infections

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To recognize and destroy specific pathogens

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To produce antibodies

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To provide long-term protection against future infections

Question 7

Which type of vaccination elicits cell-mediated immunity?

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Live attenuated vaccines

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Inactivated vaccines

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Toxoid vaccines

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Subunit vaccines

Question 8

Distinguish between bacteremia and septicemia.

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Bacteremia refers to the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream, while septicemia is a systemic inflammatory response to the presence of bacteria

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Septicemia refers to the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream, while bacteremia is a systemic inflammatory response to the presence of bacteria

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Bacteremia and septicemia are the same condition

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Septicemia is caused by viruses, while bacteremia is caused by bacteria

Question 9

What is the role of cytokines in the immune response?

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To facilitate communication between immune cells

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To directly attack pathogens

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To produce antibodies

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To activate the complement system

Question 10

Which of the following is a common zoonotic disease primarily transmitted through contact with animals?

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Rabies

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Tetanus

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Meningitis

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Influenza

Question 11

Characteristically, Gram-positive bacteria possess a:

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Thick layer of peptidoglycan

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Lipopolysaccharide coating

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Outer membrane

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Production of endospores

Question 12

Which type of immune response is primarily involved in the rapid elimination of pathogens in extracellular fluids?

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Innate immunity

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Cell-mediated immunity

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Adaptive immunity

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Humoral immunity

Question 13

The primary function of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules is to:

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Present antigens to immune cells

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Produce antibodies

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Activate T cells

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Kill pathogens

Question 14

Which antibody class plays a crucial role in activating the complement system?

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IgM

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IgA

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IgG

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IgE

Question 15

Cytokines are primarily responsible for:

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Communication between immune cells

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Antibody production

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Activation of macrophages

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Killing pathogens

Question 16

Which type of vaccine utilizes attenuated pathogens to induce an immune response?

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Live vaccine

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Killed vaccine

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Toxoid vaccine

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Subunit vaccine

Question 17

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of Gram-positive bacteria?

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Thick peptidoglycan layer

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Thin peptidoglycan layer

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Outer membrane

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Capsule

Question 18

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is primarily used for:

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Amplifying specific DNA sequences

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Detecting bacteria in blood

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Identifying viruses in tissue

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Measuring antibody levels

Question 19

The rabies virus is primarily transmitted through which of the following?

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Bite wounds

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Aerosols

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Ingestion of contaminated food

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Contact with body fluids

Question 20

The Gram stain differentiates bacteria based on their:

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Cell wall structure

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Cell membrane composition

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Nucleic acid content

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Spore formation

Question 21

Which immune cell engulfs and destroys pathogens through phagocytosis?

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Macrophage

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Neutrophil

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Lymphocyte

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Eosinophil

Question 22

Which type of antigen-presenting cell activates cytotoxic T cells, triggering an immune response against infected cells?

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Dendritic cell

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Macrophage

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Neutrophil

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B cell

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a type of hypersensitivity reaction?

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Type V

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Type I

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Type II

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Type III

Question 24

Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with pathogenic microorganisms?

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Beneficial effects on the host

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Capacity for causing disease

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Expression of virulence factors

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Ability to invade and reproduce within the host

Question 25

Which diagnostic method identifies microorganisms based on their metabolic activity?

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Biochemical testing

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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

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Microscopy

Question 26

Which of the following cell types is not involved in the innate immune response?

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B cells

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Neutrophils

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Macrophages

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Natural killer cells

Question 27

Which antibody isotype is primarily responsible for the activation of the complement system?

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IgM

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IgG

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IgA

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IgE

Question 28

Which of the following diseases is a zoonosis?

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Rabies

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Influenza

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Tetanus

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Diabetes

Question 29

Which of the following is a common route of transmission for respiratory infections?

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Inhalation of aerosol droplets

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Ingestion of contaminated food

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Contact with infected blood

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Bite from an infected animal

Question 30

Which of the following is a characteristic of Gram-negative bacteria?

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They have an outer membrane.

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They possess a thick peptidoglycan layer.

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They are typically non-motile.

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They are challenging to stain.

Question 31

Which of the following diagnostic techniques is employed to detect antibodies in a patient's serum?

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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

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Microscopy.

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Culture.

Question 32

What is the primary function of macrophages in the immune system?

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They engulf and destroy pathogens.

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They produce antibodies.

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They activate T cells.

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They secrete cytokines.

Question 33

Which of the following is a type of passive acquired immunity?

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Colostral immunity

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Natural immunity

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Acquired immunity

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Artificially induced active immunity

Question 34

What is the significance of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) in immune recognition?

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It presents antigens to T cells.

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It produces antibodies.

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It activates macrophages.

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It regulates the immune response.

Question 35

What is the primary purpose of using antibiotics in veterinary medicine?

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To inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms

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To stimulate the immune system

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To diagnose infections

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To suppress inflammation

Question 36

Which infectious agent causes bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)?

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Prion

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Virus

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Bacteria

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Parasite

Question 37

The process by which a host cell engulfs and eradicates microorganisms is known as:

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Phagocytosis

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Opsonization

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Antibody-mediated immunity

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Cell-mediated immunity

Question 38

Which diagnostic technique utilizes antibodies to identify specific antigens?

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Western blot

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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

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Microscopy

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Culture

Question 39

The primary function of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is to:

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Present antigens to immune cells

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Produce antibodies

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Neutralize microorganisms

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Regulate inflammation

Question 40

Which immune response is categorized as adaptive?

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Production of antibodies

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Activation of neutrophils

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Complement activation

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Release of interferons

Question 41

The development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria involves:

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A combination of the above

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Mutation

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Horizontal gene transfer

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Biofilm formation

Question 42

The fundamental principle of vaccination involves:

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Stimulating immune memory without inducing disease

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Exposure to live, attenuated pathogens

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Employing antibiotics to eliminate pathogens

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Isolating individuals to prevent infection spread

Question 43

Which disease can be transmitted between animals and humans?

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Rabies

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Canine distemper

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Equine influenza

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Feline leukemia virus

Question 44

The study of microbial distribution and abundance in the environment is known as:

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Ecology

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Epidemiology

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Microbiology

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Pathology

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which bacteria cause disease?

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Enhancing the immune response

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Attachment to host cells

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Production of toxins

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Evasion of host defenses

Question 46

Which of the following is a type of cell-mediated immune response?

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T cell activation

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Antibody production

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Phagocytosis

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Mast cell degranulation

Question 47

Antibody production by B cells is primarily stimulated by which immune cell?

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T helper cells

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Cytotoxic T cells

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Natural killer cells

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Macrophages

Question 48

The primary function of the complement system is to:

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Enhance the effectiveness of antibody-mediated immune responses

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Activate the inflammatory response

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Directly kill microorganisms

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Present antigens to immune cells

Question 49

Phagocytosis involves:

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Engulfment of foreign particles by specialized immune cells

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Secretion of antimicrobial substances

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Activation of the inflammatory response

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Production of antibodies

Question 50

Which of the following is **not** a mechanism of bacterial pathogenesis?

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Synthesis of essential nutrients

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Adhesion to host cells

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Production of toxins

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Evasion of the immune system

Question 51

Which type of immune response produces antibodies?

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Humoral immunity

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Innate immunity

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Cell-mediated immunity

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Adaptive immunity

Question 52

What is the primary function of the Gram stain in veterinary microbiology?

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Differentiating bacteria based on their cell envelope structure

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Identifying specific bacterial species

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Measuring bacterial growth

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Detecting bacterial toxins

Question 53

What is the primary role of cytokines in the immune system?

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Signaling molecules that regulate immune responses

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Antibodies that recognize specific antigens

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Cells that engulf foreign particles

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Proteins that form the complement system

Question 54

Which of the following is a zoonotic disease commonly transmitted through animal bites?

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Rabies

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Influenza

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Malaria

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Tuberculosis

Question 55

What is the main purpose of a serological test in veterinary microbiology?

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Detecting antibodies in an animal's blood

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Identifying bacteria based on their growth characteristics

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Measuring the concentration of a specific antigen

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Quantifying the number of viruses in a sample

Question 56

What is the primary aim of preventive veterinary medicine?

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Preventing and controlling infectious diseases in animals

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Treating sick animals

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Improving animal production

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Monitoring environmental health

Question 57

Describe the principles and practices of biosecurity in veterinary settings, emphasizing its importance in preventing and controlling infectious diseases.

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Biosecurity involves implementing measures to prevent the entry and spread of infectious agents, promote hygiene practices, and control the movement of people and animals.

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Biosecurity primarily relies on physical barriers like fences and isolation units.

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Biosecurity measures are only necessary during disease outbreaks.

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Biosecurity principles aim solely to prevent disease transmission between animals.

Question 58

In the adaptive immune response, which cells are primarily responsible for presenting antigens to T lymphocytes?

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Dendritic cells

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Neutrophils

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Macrophages

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T lymphocytes

Question 59

Which diagnostic technique is used to detect antibodies against a specific antigen?

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Serological test

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Bacteriological culture

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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

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Microscopy

Question 60

What is the term for the process by which bacteria develop resistance to antimicrobial agents?

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Antimicrobial resistance

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Mutation

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Horizontal gene transfer

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Microbial adaptation

Question 61

Which of the following Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria is commonly associated with urinary tract infections?

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Escherichia coli

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Streptococcus pyogenes

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Klebsiella pneumoniae

Question 62

What is the term for the use of antibiotics to prevent disease in animals without clinical signs of infection?

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Prophylaxis

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Metaphylaxis

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Empiric therapy

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Targeted therapy

Question 63

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of pathogenicity in bacteria?

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DNA damage and repair

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Colonization

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Adhesion

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Toxin production

Question 64

The Gram stain is a differential staining technique used to classify bacteria based on the structure of their:

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Cell wall

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Cell membrane

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Cytoplasm

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Nucleus