Immunological Response to Upper Respiratory Infections Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a common upper respiratory infection?

Influenza
Hepatitis A
Tuberculosis
Malaria
#2

Which of the following is NOT a type of upper respiratory infection?

Sinusitis
Gastroenteritis
Pharyngitis
Laryngitis
#3

Which type of cells are primarily responsible for the immune response to upper respiratory infections?

Red blood cells
Platelets
White blood cells
Neurons
#4

What is the main role of antibodies in the immune response to upper respiratory infections?

Producing mucus
Neutralizing pathogens
Regulating body temperature
Controlling heart rate
#5

Which of the following is NOT a symptom commonly associated with upper respiratory infections?

Cough
Fever
Joint pain
Sore throat
#6

What is the name of the virus that commonly causes the common cold, a prevalent upper respiratory infection?

Influenza virus
Coronavirus
Rhinovirus
Varicella-zoster virus
#7

Which of the following is a method to prevent the spread of upper respiratory infections?

Avoiding hand hygiene
Avoiding wearing masks
Avoiding close contact with sick individuals
Sharing utensils with others
#8

What is the name of the viral infection that primarily affects the nose and throat, causing symptoms like runny nose, sore throat, and cough?

Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Rhinitis
Tonsillitis
#9

Which of the following is a bacterial upper respiratory infection that can cause inflammation of the tonsils and throat?

Streptococcal pharyngitis
Adenovirus infection
Influenza
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
#10

What is the name of the immunoglobulin class that is the first line of defense against pathogens and is found in mucosal secretions like saliva and tears?

IgA
IgG
IgM
IgE
#11

Which of the following upper respiratory infections is caused by a virus that primarily affects the lungs, leading to symptoms like cough, shortness of breath, and fever?

Rhinitis
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Sinusitis
#12

Which of the following immune cells is responsible for coordinating the overall immune response, including activating other immune cells?

T cells
B cells
Natural killer cells
Helper T cells

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