Antigens and Antibodies Quiz

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is true about antigens?

  • Antigens are proteins produced by the body's immune system
  • Antigens are harmful substances detected by the immune system (correct)
  • Antigens are microorganisms and chemicals
  • Antigens are large Y-shaped proteins called immunoglobulins

Which type of antibody is produced by B cells as part of the adaptive immune response?

  • IgA
  • IgM (correct)
  • IgE
  • IgG

What are antibodies made of?

  • Fungi
  • Proteins (correct)
  • Chemicals
  • Microorganisms

Which type of antibody is involved in allergic reactions?

<p>IgE (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibody is the main antibody in blood and plays a crucial role in the biological defense system?

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

Which antibody is the only isotype that can pass through the placenta and provide protection to a newborn?

<p>IgG (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibody is mainly distributed in the blood and is the first antibody produced upon pathogen invasion by B cells?

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

Which antibody forms dimers in secretions such as bowel fluid, nasal discharge, and saliva to prevent bacterial invasion from mucous membranes?

<p>IgA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibody is present in breast milk and protects the gastrointestinal tract of newborns from bacterial and viral infection?

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

Which antibody is reported to play a role in the prevention of respiratory tract infections?

<p>IgD (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibody is believed to be involved in allergies such as pollinosis?

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

Which antibody was originally related to immunity reactions to parasites?

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

Which of the following is NOT a use of monoclonal antibodies?

<p>Delivery of immune cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can monoclonal antibodies be used to deliver?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the uses of monoclonal antibodies?

<p>Inducing an immune reaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Sistema Inmunológico
8 questions
Immune System Overview Quiz
37 questions
Immune System Overview
40 questions

Immune System Overview

DependableFoil8053 avatar
DependableFoil8053
El Sistema Inmunitario
20 questions

El Sistema Inmunitario

BrandNewObsidian8438 avatar
BrandNewObsidian8438
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser