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What is the main function of Fc receptors in the immune system?
What is the main function of Fc receptors in the immune system?
- Cytokine production
- Phagocytosis enhancement (correct)
- Memory cell activation
- Antigen presentation
Which subclass of antibodies is NOT mentioned as being effective at complement fixation?
Which subclass of antibodies is NOT mentioned as being effective at complement fixation?
- IgG2
- IgA (correct)
- IgG1
- IgG3
What is the primary role of NK cells in antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC)?
What is the primary role of NK cells in antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC)?
- Antigen presentation
- Cell killing (correct)
- Histamine release
- Cytokine secretion
Which cells are primarily involved in antibody-dependent degranulation from granulocytes?
Which cells are primarily involved in antibody-dependent degranulation from granulocytes?
Which type of antibodies are most important for neutralization to protect against infections?
Which type of antibodies are most important for neutralization to protect against infections?
What is one of the main roles of IgA antibodies in the body?
What is one of the main roles of IgA antibodies in the body?
Which antibody class is widely distributed in the body, including to the developing fetus?
Which antibody class is widely distributed in the body, including to the developing fetus?
What is the primary function of Fc receptors on granulocytes in response to pathogens?
What is the primary function of Fc receptors on granulocytes in response to pathogens?
What is the main mechanism by which Fc receptors enhance phagocytosis of antigens by immune cells?
What is the main mechanism by which Fc receptors enhance phagocytosis of antigens by immune cells?
Which statement is true regarding IgD?
Which statement is true regarding IgD?
What is the role of IgG in the immune system?
What is the role of IgG in the immune system?
What is the function of IgA in the body?
What is the function of IgA in the body?
What is the primary role of IgE in the immune system?
What is the primary role of IgE in the immune system?
Which pathway of the complement system relies on C1q binding to IgG and IgA antibodies?
Which pathway of the complement system relies on C1q binding to IgG and IgA antibodies?
'Antibodies must be cross-linked in order for them to trigger an Fc receptor-mediated signal.' - Is this statement true or false?
'Antibodies must be cross-linked in order for them to trigger an Fc receptor-mediated signal.' - Is this statement true or false?
Which antibody class is present at higher levels in secretions of the upper respiratory tract but is a tiny component of blood?
Which antibody class is present at higher levels in secretions of the upper respiratory tract but is a tiny component of blood?
Which antibody class is the first antibody produced in a primary immune response and exhibits pentavalent opsonization?
Which antibody class is the first antibody produced in a primary immune response and exhibits pentavalent opsonization?
Which mechanism results in the formation of the Membrane Attack Complex (MAC) to destroy target cells?
Which mechanism results in the formation of the Membrane Attack Complex (MAC) to destroy target cells?
Which antibody class is particularly effective at complement fixation, aiding in the destruction of pathogens?
Which antibody class is particularly effective at complement fixation, aiding in the destruction of pathogens?
Which antibody class plays a prominent role in allergic responses, asthma, and parasitic worm infections?
Which antibody class plays a prominent role in allergic responses, asthma, and parasitic worm infections?
How does antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) primarily lead to target cell death?
How does antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) primarily lead to target cell death?
What is the main difference between IgM and IgG antibodies in initiating the complement cascade?
What is the main difference between IgM and IgG antibodies in initiating the complement cascade?
Which cell type expresses receptors that can recognize the Fc portion of IgE and IgG antibodies, leading to specific immune responses?
Which cell type expresses receptors that can recognize the Fc portion of IgE and IgG antibodies, leading to specific immune responses?
What is the primary function of Fc receptors on macrophages in response to antibody opsonization?
What is the primary function of Fc receptors on macrophages in response to antibody opsonization?
What is the main effector function of mast cells when activated by TH2 cytokines in response to pathogens?
What is the main effector function of mast cells when activated by TH2 cytokines in response to pathogens?
