A patient visits your clinic often with recurrent respiratory infections. Based upon their medical history, it appears they have been an active smoker for over 40 years. Select the statement that most accurately reflects how this information may reveal why the patient is highly susceptible to respiratory pathogens.
A. Smoking decreases the formation and effectiveness of complement proteins.
B. Smoking directly inhibits B- and T-cell action.
C. Smoking decreases the activity of neutrophils.
D. Smoking can paralyze the ciliary escalator.
Select your answer:
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Microrganisms Microorganisms, Health and Diseases Pathophysiology of Injuries and Diseases Speed, Flexibility part of Components of Physical Fitness Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues Disease & Immunity Health and Hygiene Cells & Body Systems Organic Compounds, Minerals and Enzymes Vitamins Nervous, Musculoskeletal Systems, Integumentary Systems Disease and Conditions Skeletal System Vessels Surgical & Complementary Terms Excretory and Musculoskeletal SystemOther quiz:
Human Body Systems › ViewWhich system enables the body to move, moves food through the digestive system, and keeps the heart beating?
A. skeletal
B. muscular
C. digestive
D. nervous
Microbiology › View
T/F: Under certain circumstances, a person’s resident biota can act as opportunistic pathogens.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE