Autoimmunity Process & Pathophysiology Lecture Learning Objectives
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Which cells can co-activate B cells in response to non-self antigens?

  • T8 cells
  • T4 cells (correct)
  • Dendritic cells
  • Macrophages
  • In the immune system with perfect immune tolerance, what should not be able to activate T cells or B cells?

  • Immunoglobulins
  • Non self-antigens
  • APCs
  • Self-antigens (correct)
  • What is the consequence of T8 cells recognizing self-antigens under MHCI antigen presentation?

  • Costimulation of an immune response
  • Activation of B cells
  • Destruction of cells holding self antigens (correct)
  • Activation of T4 cells
  • Which cells are capable of synthesizing antibodies in response to non-self antigens?

    <p>B lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to an autoimmune disease?

    <p>Recognition of self-antigens as non-self antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of tolerance breakdown?

    <p>Auto-antibody formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do auto-antibodies and auto-reactive immune cells characterize?

    <p>Autoimmunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the MHC locus in autoimmunity?

    <p>Susceptibility to autoimmunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immune tolerance is essential to prevent autoimmunity?

    <p>Ignorance (hidden and sequestrated antigens)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of autoimmune responses in the body?

    <p>Formation of auto-antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells recognize antigens 'carried' by MHC I?

    <p>T8 cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of T4 cells recognizing non self-antigens under MHCII presentation?

    <p>Costimulation of an immune response against the cells with non self-antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes autoimmune T cells or B cells in the immune system with a defect in immune tolerance?

    <p>Activation by non self-antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of autoantibodies and auto-reactive immune cells in the context of autoimmune diseases?

    <p>Targeting of self-antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immune response can be co-activated by B cells in response to non self-antigens?

    <p>Immune response against non self-antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central purpose of the lecture on autoimmunity?

    <p>To introduce the concept of autoimmune responses and discuss the breakdown of immune tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of tolerance breakdown?

    <p>Selection (e.g., Thymus)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immune tolerance is essential to prevent autoimmunity?

    <p>Central and Peripheral immune tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the MHC locus in autoimmunity?

    <p>It plays a role in the susceptibility of autoimmunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key factor characterizing autoimmunity?

    <p>Presence of auto-antibodies and auto-reactive immune cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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