Adaptive Immunity Overview

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Which type of white blood cells do not contain granules in their cytoplasm?

  • Lymphocytes (correct)
  • Eosinophils
  • Basophils
  • Neutrophils

What is the major role of B-lymphocytes in the immune system?

  • Antigen presentation
  • Antibody production (correct)
  • Cytokine release
  • Phagocytosis

Which type of immunoglobulin is responsible for immediate hypersensitivity reactions?

  • IgM
  • IgA
  • IgG
  • IgE (correct)

What is the main function of immunoglobulins in the immune response?

<p>Neutralize antigens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During an adaptive immune response, where does clonal selection of lymphocytes occur?

<p>Bone marrow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immunity results from vaccination?

<p>Artificial immunity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which immunoglobulin is the first to be produced during a primary immune response?

<p>IgM (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of memory B cells?

<p>Long-term immune protection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between innate and adaptive immunity?

<p>Innate immunity provides immediate defense, adaptive immunity takes time to develop. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of antigen-specific responses in adaptive immunity?

<p>Diverse antigen recognition capability. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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