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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of high molecular weight antigens?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of high molecular weight antigens?
- Are usually non-protein substances
- May be proteins or polysaccharides
- Can induce immune response on their own (correct)
- Require carrier molecules to induce an immune response
What is the term used to describe the immunologically active regions of an immunogen that bind to antigen-specific receptors on lymphocytes?
What is the term used to describe the immunologically active regions of an immunogen that bind to antigen-specific receptors on lymphocytes?
- Carrier molecules
- Epitopes (correct)
- Determinants
- Globulins
Why are parenteral routes of administration more immunogenic compared to the oral route?
Why are parenteral routes of administration more immunogenic compared to the oral route?
- They have larger molecules
- They have a higher molecular weight
- They contain stable molecules
- They allow direct access to lymphocytes (correct)
What is the main property that makes a molecule more effective as an antigen?
What is the main property that makes a molecule more effective as an antigen?
What is the role of carrier molecules in relation to incomplete antigens or haptens?
What is the role of carrier molecules in relation to incomplete antigens or haptens?
Which characteristic does NOT contribute to the antigenicity of a molecule?
Which characteristic does NOT contribute to the antigenicity of a molecule?
What is the main characteristic of an immunogen?
What is the main characteristic of an immunogen?
Which of the following is NOT a type of antigen according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of antigen according to the text?
What is the role of Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) in antigen presentation?
What is the role of Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) in antigen presentation?
Which statement accurately describes haptens?
Which statement accurately describes haptens?
What is the distinguishing feature of a Complete Antigen or Immunogen?
What is the distinguishing feature of a Complete Antigen or Immunogen?
Which of the following is an example of an antigen formed within the body?
Which of the following is an example of an antigen formed within the body?
What is the term used to describe the small area on the antigen molecule that reacts specifically with antibodies?
What is the term used to describe the small area on the antigen molecule that reacts specifically with antibodies?
Which cells are responsible for trapping viral antigens in the body fluids?
Which cells are responsible for trapping viral antigens in the body fluids?
Which type of antigenic determinants are mainly recognized by T cells?
Which type of antigenic determinants are mainly recognized by T cells?
What process mainly mediates the uptake of exogenous antigens by APCs?
What process mainly mediates the uptake of exogenous antigens by APCs?
Which type of immunogens are nucleic acids considered to be?
Which type of immunogens are nucleic acids considered to be?
Which of the following is an example of endogenous antigens?
Which of the following is an example of endogenous antigens?
Which type of human tissue antigens include Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) molecules?
Which type of human tissue antigens include Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) molecules?
What type of antigens are exogenous antigens?
What type of antigens are exogenous antigens?
Which of the following is a type of bacterial antigen related to bacterial cells?
Which of the following is a type of bacterial antigen related to bacterial cells?
What can some exogenous antigens transform into, after entering the body?
What can some exogenous antigens transform into, after entering the body?
Why are lipids generally considered non-immunogenic?
Why are lipids generally considered non-immunogenic?
