A scientist is analyzing the cells from a granuloma tissue sample. Which type of immune cell is the scientist least likely to find in this sample?

The disease tuberculosis (TB) is a serious bacterial infection characterized by granulomas typically found in the lungs. What characteristics would a TB granuloma have?

Define inflammation, and list its characteristics.

Which of the following would be the most likely immediate consequence of an aseptic tissue injury?

a. Monocytosis

b. Complement activation

c. Eosinophilia

d. Fever

e. Inflammation

Farmer’s lung is a hypersensitivity pneumonitis resulting from:

a. A type I hypersensitivity reaction to grass pollen

b. A type II hypersensitivity to red cells in the lung

c. A type III hypersensitivity to mold spores

d. A type IV hypersensitivity to bacterial antigens

A positive tuberculin skin test indicates that a patient not immunized against tuberculosis:

a. Is free of tuberculosis

b. Is shedding Mycobacterium

c. Has been exposed to tuberculosis antigens

d. Is susceptible to tuberculosis

e. Is resistant to tuberculosis

Indicate which statements are true. Correct all false statements by changing the underlined words.

__________ Acute and chronic inflammation exhibit similar signs and symptoms.

Indicate whether each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, change the underlined word or phrase to make the statement true.

______ The tuberculin reaction is a type I hypersensitivity.