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Which of the following is NOT a function of the complement system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the complement system?
- Stimulation of the inflammatory response
- Lysis of target cells
- Opsonization of pathogens for phagocytosis
- Regulation of antibody production (correct)
Which type of cytokine is responsible for the recruitment and activation of phagocytic cells during an immune response?
Which type of cytokine is responsible for the recruitment and activation of phagocytic cells during an immune response?
- Chemokines (correct)
- Colony-stimulating factors
- Interferons
- Interleukins
Which of the following is an example of an immunosuppressive method?
Which of the following is an example of an immunosuppressive method?
- Cytokine therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Organ transplantation (correct)
- Vaccination
In the sequence of events of a prototypical immune response, which step involves the activation and proliferation of antigen-specific T and B cells?
In the sequence of events of a prototypical immune response, which step involves the activation and proliferation of antigen-specific T and B cells?
Which of the following is a potential mechanism by which the complement system can contribute to the pathogenesis of pneumococcal pneumonia?
Which of the following is a potential mechanism by which the complement system can contribute to the pathogenesis of pneumococcal pneumonia?
Which type of adjuvant is commonly used to enhance the immunogenicity of vaccines?
Which type of adjuvant is commonly used to enhance the immunogenicity of vaccines?
What is the probable diagnosis for the patient based on the information provided?
What is the probable diagnosis for the patient based on the information provided?
What is the underlying immunological mechanism behind the patient's condition?
What is the underlying immunological mechanism behind the patient's condition?
What is the function of the C1 complement component in the classical pathway of complement activation?
What is the function of the C1 complement component in the classical pathway of complement activation?
What is the role of C3b in the complement activation cascade?
What is the role of C3b in the complement activation cascade?
Which of the following is not a component of the complement system?
Which of the following is not a component of the complement system?
How does the classical pathway of complement activation differ from the alternative pathway?
How does the classical pathway of complement activation differ from the alternative pathway?
Which cytokine is involved in the proliferation of T, NK, and B cells?
Which cytokine is involved in the proliferation of T, NK, and B cells?
What is the function of interferon α as mentioned in the text?
What is the function of interferon α as mentioned in the text?
Which cytokine is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis?
Which cytokine is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis?
What is the function of IL-4 as mentioned in the text?
What is the function of IL-4 as mentioned in the text?
Which cytokine is responsible for B cell proliferation and eosinophils activation?
Which cytokine is responsible for B cell proliferation and eosinophils activation?
What does immunopotentiation mean based on the text provided?
What does immunopotentiation mean based on the text provided?
What is the primary function of the membrane attack complex (MAC) formed by the complement system?
What is the primary function of the membrane attack complex (MAC) formed by the complement system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the complement system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the complement system?
Which component of the membrane attack complex (MAC) is homologous to the 'perforin' found in Tc and NK cell granules?
Which component of the membrane attack complex (MAC) is homologous to the 'perforin' found in Tc and NK cell granules?
What is the preferred general term for proteins secreted by immune cells in response to microbes?
What is the preferred general term for proteins secreted by immune cells in response to microbes?
What is the role of C5a, C3a, and C4a in the complement system?
What is the role of C5a, C3a, and C4a in the complement system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of cytokines?
Which of the following is NOT a function of cytokines?
Which of the following is NOT a method of immunosuppression mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a method of immunosuppression mentioned in the text?
Which of the following statements about cyclosporine and tacrolimus (FK-506) is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements about cyclosporine and tacrolimus (FK-506) is INCORRECT?
What is the mechanism of action of azathioprine and mycophenolate mofetil?
What is the mechanism of action of azathioprine and mycophenolate mofetil?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in a prototypical immune response triggered when an antigen enters the body?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in a prototypical immune response triggered when an antigen enters the body?
What is the mechanism of action of corticosteroids as immunosuppressive agents?
What is the mechanism of action of corticosteroids as immunosuppressive agents?
Which of the following statements about anti-IL-2 receptor antibody is CORRECT?
Which of the following statements about anti-IL-2 receptor antibody is CORRECT?
