Ringworm is not caused by:
1. | Trichoderma | 2. | Microsporum |
3. | Trichophyton | 4. | Epidermophyton |
Interferons are secreted by:
1. | Virus infected cells | 2. | The viruses themselves |
3. | Natural killer cells | 4. | T helper cells |
What word correctly denotes an enhanced reaction of the body's immune system to an antigen which is related to one previously encountered?
1. | Booster | 2. | Primary |
3. | Anamnestic | 4. | Magnified |
Identify the incorrect statement regarding the cell-mediated immune response:
1. | It is mediated through the T lymphocytes |
2. | A large number of antibodies are secreted by activated T cytotoxic cells |
3. | It responds against cancer cells and viral infections |
4. | It is responsible for graft rejection |
Which of the following is not an auto-immune disorder in humans?
1. | Rheumatoid arthritis | 2. | Myasthenia gravis |
3. | Emphysema | 4. | Graves’ disease |
Diacetyl morphine is commonly known as:
1. | Hashish | 2. | Marijuana |
3. | Crack | 4. | Heroin |
Anabolic steroids are frequently abused. Their side effects include all of the following except:
1. | Masculinization in females |
2. | Mood swings and depression in females |
3. | Reduction in size of testicles in males |
4. | Reduction in size of the prostate in males |
The name Mary Mallon is associated with:
1. | Tuberculosis | 2. | Typhoid |
3. | Leprosy | 4. | Rabies |
The occurrence of chills and fever in malaria is associated with:
1. | Rupture of hepatocytes during exo-erythrocytic cycle of the parasite |
2. | Inoculation of the sporozoite by the mosquito bite into humans |
3. | Release of haemozoin due to rupture of RBCs by the parasite |
4. | Development of the adult trophozoite in the RBC |
Identify the incorrect statement regarding Entamoeba histolytica:
1. | Cysts of Entamoeba can survive for up to a month in soil or for up to 45 minutes under fingernails. |
2. | Invasion of the intestinal lining results in bloody diarrhea. |
3. | Infection remains confined to the gastrointestinal tract. |
4. | Infections can sometimes last for years if there is no treatment. |