Why did Flora, after taking antibiotics, get a vaginal infection?
The antibiotics didn't treat the infection
She was allergic to the antibiotics
She got a sexually transmitted infection from her partner
The antibiotics wiped out the normal flora of the vaginal area
The Correct Answer is D
A. The antibiotics didn't treat the infection
The antibiotics may have treated the original infection, but the new infection is a side effect of treatment.
B. She was allergic to the antibiotics
Allergy would present with rash, hives, or anaphylaxis, not a yeast infection.
C. She got a sexually transmitted infection from her partner
There's no indication of sexual transmission; the cause is linked to antibiotic use.
D. The antibiotics wiped out the normal flora of the vaginal area
Broad-spectrum antibiotics can disrupt the balance of normal flora, allowing opportunistic organisms like Candida (yeast) to overgrow, leading to a vaginal yeast infection.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Specific immunity: B cells, T cells:
B cells and T cells are part of the adaptive (specific) immune system.
B. Mechanical barriers: skin, mucous membrane:
These are physical defenses against infection.
C. Chemical barriers: tears, saliva, stomach acid, B cells, T cells:
Tears, saliva, and stomach acid are chemical barriers. B cells and T cells are not chemical barriers; they are components of specific immunity.
D. First line of defense: skin, mucous membrane, tears, sneezing:
These are all part of the body's innate first-line defenses.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Allergic reaction:
Allergic reactions are typically associated with overactive immune responses, not decreased T and B cell function.
B. Increase in antibodies:
Antibody production actually declines with age due to reduced B cell function.
C. Cancer:
Decreased immune surveillance can contribute to cancer risk, but the most direct consequence of T and B cell decline is susceptibility to infections.
D. Infections:
Reduced activity of T and B cells impairs the immune response, making older adults more prone to infections.
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