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What is the term used to describe the absence of specific immune response to a particular antigen in a fully immunocompetent person?
What is the term used to describe the absence of specific immune response to a particular antigen in a fully immunocompetent person?
- Immune suppression
- Auto tolerance (correct)
- Antigenic response
- Immunocompetence
Which mechanism is responsible for the breakdown leading to autoimmune diseases?
Which mechanism is responsible for the breakdown leading to autoimmune diseases?
- Genetic predisposition
- Release of sequestrated antigens
- Exposure to microbial antigens
- Decrease in suppressor T cell function (correct)
In autoimmune diseases, what can lead to the production of autoantibodies and sensitized T cells to self tissues?
In autoimmune diseases, what can lead to the production of autoantibodies and sensitized T cells to self tissues?
- Decrease in suppressor T cell function
- Release of microbial antigens
- Exposure to sequestrated antigens
- Altered self antigens under the effect of drugs (correct)
What familial factor is associated with autoimmune diseases?
What familial factor is associated with autoimmune diseases?
Which type of tissue antigens are sequestrated and may lead to immunological response if accidentally released into circulation?
Which type of tissue antigens are sequestrated and may lead to immunological response if accidentally released into circulation?
Which factor may result in the appearance of new antigens under the effect of drugs, chemicals, or viral infection?
Which factor may result in the appearance of new antigens under the effect of drugs, chemicals, or viral infection?
Which mechanism of tissue damage involves autoantibodies stimulating the surface of thyroid cells, leading to overproduction of thyroid hormones?
Which mechanism of tissue damage involves autoantibodies stimulating the surface of thyroid cells, leading to overproduction of thyroid hormones?
What is the mechanism of tissue damage in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus?
What is the mechanism of tissue damage in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus?
In which condition do T-cell deficiencies manifest as neonatal hypocalcaemic tetany followed by recurrent viral, fungal, and protozoal infections early in life?
In which condition do T-cell deficiencies manifest as neonatal hypocalcaemic tetany followed by recurrent viral, fungal, and protozoal infections early in life?
Which disorder is manifested by repeated pyogenic bacterial infections 6-9 months after birth, and normal control of viral infections?
Which disorder is manifested by repeated pyogenic bacterial infections 6-9 months after birth, and normal control of viral infections?
What is the most common condition associated with selective immunoglobulin deficiency, characterized by recurrent respiratory tract infections?
What is the most common condition associated with selective immunoglobulin deficiency, characterized by recurrent respiratory tract infections?
Which treatment is indicated for X-Linked infantile hypogammaglobulinaemia to maintain adequate levels of serum immunoglobulins?
Which treatment is indicated for X-Linked infantile hypogammaglobulinaemia to maintain adequate levels of serum immunoglobulins?
Which treatment should be avoided in selective IgA deficiency to prevent hypersensitivity reactions?
Which treatment should be avoided in selective IgA deficiency to prevent hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the main source for T cell formation and differentiation?
What is the main source for T cell formation and differentiation?
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