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Immunotherapy Questions and Answers Latest Version Graded A+
What is the main goal of immunotherapy in cancer treatment?
- Destroy healthy cells
- Slow blood circulation
- Increase blood pressure
✔✔ B. Boost the immune system to target cancer
Which cells are primarily activated during immunotherapy?
- Red blood cells
- Platelets
- Skin cells
✔✔ B. T cells
What is a checkpoint inhibitor?✔✔ A. A drug that helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer
- A vitamin supplement
- A vaccine for viral infections 1 / 4
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- A muscle relaxant
Which cancer is most commonly treated with immunotherapy?
- Appendiceal cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
- Prostate enlargement
✔✔ B. Melanoma
Which treatment uses genetically modified T cells to fight cancer?
- Radiation
- Chemotherapy
- Antihistamines
✔✔ C. CAR T-cell therapy
What is a common side effect of immunotherapy?
- Hearing loss
- Hair growth 2 / 4
✔✔ B. Fatigue
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- High blood sugar
Which type of immunotherapy uses proteins that mimic the immune system?
- Herbal therapy
- Surgery
- Dietary supplements
✔✔ B. Monoclonal antibodies
How does immunotherapy differ from chemotherapy?✔✔ A. It uses the immune system rather than directly killing cells
- It causes more hair loss
- It targets bones
- It is always given by mouth
Which of these is a checkpoint protein targeted by some immunotherapies?
- Insulin
✔✔ B. PD-1
- Serotonin 3 / 4
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- Histamine
What does “immune-related adverse event” mean?
- Positive immune response
- Weight gain from steroids
- Dehydration due to vomiting
✔✔ B. Side effect caused by immune system attacking healthy tissues
Which organ may be inflamed as a side effect of immunotherapy?
- Spleen
- Gallbladder
- Bladder
✔✔ B. Colon
Which statement is true about immunotherapy for allergies?
- It involves antibiotics
- It worsens allergic reactions
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✔✔ B. It gradually desensitizes the immune response