Inherited Immunodeficiency Diseases Result from a Single Gene Defect in One

question 29

Multiple Choice

Inherited immunodeficiency diseases result from a single gene defect in one component of the immune system. By identifying the class of microbial pathogens a given immunodeficient individual becomes susceptible to, studies of these diseases indicate:

• A) Which type of antibiotics each patient should be given
• B) The essential immune mechanism required for resistance to each category of pathogen
• C) Whether the disease is a genetically inherited or an acquired form of immunodeficiency
• D) Whether the immunodeficiency disease is likely to be transmitted to another individual
• E) Whether the disease is likely to be life-threatening or not

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Definitions:

Nitrites

Nitrites are chemical compounds that can be used as food preservatives or can occur naturally, but in high amounts can be harmful.

Urinary Tract Infection

An infection in any part of the urinary system, often caused by bacteria.

Specific Gravity

The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance, often water, indicating its relative heaviness.

Alkaline

Having a pH greater than 7, indicating a substance's basicity or lack of acidity.