Clinical Lab Orientation & Safety: Immunology & Serology
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Which type of white blood cells belong to the granular WBCs group?

  • Monocytes
  • Neutrophils (correct)
  • Natural killer cells
  • T-lymphocytes
  • What is the main characteristic of immunoglobulins (Igs) according to the text?

  • No light chains
  • Y-shaped polypeptides (correct)
  • Single heavy chain
  • Non-specific binding
  • Which type of antibody is responsible for allergic reactions and protection against parasites?

  • IgM
  • IgE (correct)
  • IgA
  • IgG
  • In which type of serological technique are results reported as > or < to confirm the approximate presence of certain molecules?

    <p>Semi-quantitative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus is responsible for causing infectious mononucleosis?

    <p>Cytomegalovirus (CMV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibody is specifically tested to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

    <p>Anti-IgG, IgM &amp; IgA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus infection is also known as German measles or 3 day measles?

    <p>Rubella virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus is associated with an acute and chronic inflammation disease called Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

    <p>Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the actual lab testing of the samples, usually of blood serum?

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

    What is the foreign substance that provokes a specific antibody reaction?

    <p>Antigen (Ag)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is responsible for producing antibodies?

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

    What is the branch of medical science that studies the physical & chemical aspects of immunity?

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

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