10. What is the consequence of neutropenia?
A) Adhesion of leukocytes to microbes
B) Production of large lysozomal granules
C) Increased susceptibility to bacterial infections
D) Inability to kill ingested microorganisms

11. Which disease is characterized by a low neutrophil count for 3-6days of a 21-day cycle?
A) Leukocyte adhesion deficiency
B) Chronic granulomatous disease
C) Cyclic neutropenia
D) Myeloperoxidase deficiency

12. What is the main role of myeloperoxidase?
A) Decreased intracellular killing of bacteria
B) Phagocytosis of bacteria
C) Production of hypochlorite
D) Formation of superoxide and other oxygen intermediates

13. Which pathway of the immune system is most affected in secondaryimmunodeficiencies?
A) Pathological conditions that affect the immune system
B) Administration of therapeutic compounds
C) Primary immunodeficiencies
D) Psychological depression

14. What is the most common secondary immunodeficiency?
A) Job's syndrome
B) Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
C) Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD)
D) Chediak-Higashi syndrome

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