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What is the term for the specific site within an antigen that an antibody or antigen receptor binds to?
What is the term for the specific site within an antigen that an antibody or antigen receptor binds to?
- Immunogenic site
- Antigen receptor
- Epitope (correct)
- Antigenic determinant
Which type of immunity is primarily mediated by B cells and involves the production of antibodies?
Which type of immunity is primarily mediated by B cells and involves the production of antibodies?
- Humoral immunity (correct)
- Innate immunity
- Cell-mediated immunity
- Adaptive immunity
What is the term for the process by which antigens are transported to lymphoid organs, where they can activate an immune response?
What is the term for the process by which antigens are transported to lymphoid organs, where they can activate an immune response?
- Antigen recognition
- Antigen trafficking
- Antigen presentation
- Antigen transport (correct)
What is the term for the molecules recognized by the immune response?
What is the term for the molecules recognized by the immune response?
Which type of immune response involves the activation of T cells, such as T helper cells and T cytotoxic cells?
Which type of immune response involves the activation of T cells, such as T helper cells and T cytotoxic cells?
What is the primary function of CD4 T cells?
What is the primary function of CD4 T cells?
What is the outcome of successful vaccination against measles?
What is the outcome of successful vaccination against measles?
What is required for antigen-specific T cell activation?
What is required for antigen-specific T cell activation?
What is the primary function of MHC class I molecules?
What is the primary function of MHC class I molecules?
What is the outcome of granuloma formation during intracellular infection?
What is the outcome of granuloma formation during intracellular infection?
What is the primary difference between the innate immune system and adaptive immunity?
What is the primary difference between the innate immune system and adaptive immunity?
What is the process by which immune cells specific for a particular pathogen multiply and differentiate to combat infection?
What is the process by which immune cells specific for a particular pathogen multiply and differentiate to combat infection?
What is the result of the gene segment rearrangements that occur in the adaptive immune system?
What is the result of the gene segment rearrangements that occur in the adaptive immune system?
What is the purpose of the adaptive immune system's delayed response to infection?
What is the purpose of the adaptive immune system's delayed response to infection?
What is the result of the eradication of smallpox by vaccination?
What is the result of the eradication of smallpox by vaccination?
