The first step in response to tissue damage is vasoconstriction.

Which of the following statements is false?

Select one:

 a.The first step in response to tissue damage is vasoconstriction.

 

 b.Vasodilation allows for increased blood flow to the damaged area.

 

 c.White blood cells help to fight infectious agents.

 

 d.The last step to tissue repair is to send platelets to create a clot.

 

Question 2White blood cells rush to an injury site to form a clot.

 

Select one:

 

 True

 

 False

 

Question 3Cell injury can result from a lack of ____.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Nutrients

 

 b.Water

 

 c.Neurotransmitters

 

 d.All of these choices are true

 

Question 4A cell can be injured by an overabundance of a natural substance, such as water.

 

Select one:

 

 True

 

 False

 

Question 5Scar tissue replaces damaged cells in which of the following processes?

 

Select one:

 

 a.Regeneration

 

 b.Fibrosis

 

 c.Platelet clotting

 

 d.None of these choices

 

Question 6Which of the following is caused when the body mistakenly attacks its own, healthy cells?

 

Select one:

 

 a.Autoimmune disorders

 

 b.Hypersensitivity reactions

 

 c.Genetic disorders

 

 d.Heredity disorders

 

Question 7Endocrine disorders can be caused by exposure to ___.

 

Select one:

 

 a.UV rays

 

 b.Chemicals

 

 c.Antibiotics

 

 d.None of these choices

 

Question 8Which of the following is NOT an example of an infectious agent?

 

Select one:

 

 a.Bacteria

 

 b.Virus

 

 c.Fungus

 

 d.Allergen

 

Question 9Which of the following is NOT an example of an autoimmune disorder?

 

Select one:

 

 a.Rheumatoid arthritis

 

 b.Grave’s disease

 

 c.Mononucleosis

 

 d.Lupus

 

Question 10Genetic disorders are always “passed on” from biological parents.

 

Select one:

 

 True

 

 False

 

Question 11Which of the following is not a common treatment for hypersensitivity disorders?

 

Select one:

 

 a.Antihistamines

 

 b.Decongestants

 

 c.Steroids

 

 d.Gene therapy

 

Question 12Prevention is the best and most effective strategy for diseases caused by environmental factors.

 

Select one:

 

 True

 

 False

 

Question 13Influenza is commonly treated with antibiotic medication.

 

Select one:

 

 True

 

 False

 

Question 14Cancers are commonly treated with which of the following options?

 

Select one:

 

 a.Radiation

 

 b.Chemotherapy

 

 c.Surgery

 

 d.All of these choices

 

Question 15Autoimmune disorders are often treated with ___.

 

Select one:

 

 a.Immunosuppressant medications

 

 b.Decongestants

 

 c.Antihistamines

 

 d.Gene therapy