lecture 21 quiz- immunology

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What is the significance of the transcytosis process described in the text?

Transporting antibodies from the gut lumen to the body

Neutralizing pathogens in the bloodstream

Providing mucosal immunity in the respiratory tract

Delivering IgA antibodies from the body to the gut lumen (correct)

What happens during the fusion and cleavage step of transcytosis?

Formation of an endocytic vesicle

Release of IgA antibodies into plasma cells

Release of IgA antibodies into the gut lumen (correct)

Cleavage of the entire pIgR molecule

Which part of the pIgR molecule remains associated with the epithelial cell membrane after transcytosis?

A portion of the pIgR molecule (correct)

The IgA-pIgR complex

The entire pIgR molecule

The endocytic vesicle

What is one of the main functions of IgA antibodies within the gastrointestinal tract?

Protecting against pathogens in the gut lumen Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of transcytosis in maintaining immune privilege within mucosal surfaces?

Isolating mucosal surfaces from immune surveillance Signup and view all the answers

Why is transcytosis considered a highly regulated process according to the text?

For allowing selective transport of IgA antibodies Signup and view all the answers

What is a key similarity between the immune responses in the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory tract, according to the information provided?

Both have a high concentration of regulatory T cells to maintain immune homeostasis. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of the specialized immunity in the alveoli of the respiratory tract, according to the information provided?

To allow for efficient gas exchange by avoiding excessive inflammation. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that contributes to immune regulation in the gastrointestinal tract, according to the information provided?

The influence of the gut microbiome. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of regulatory T cells in maintaining immune homeostasis in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts?

Regulatory T cells inhibit the activation of effector T cells to avoid excessive immune responses. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key similarity between the mucosal immunity of the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory tract, according to the information provided?

Both have localized lymphoid structures and the secretion of antimicrobial compounds. Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what is a key factor that contributes to the immune privilege status of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts?

The reliance on regulatory T cells to maintain immune homeostasis and prevent excessive inflammation. Signup and view all the answers

Where are IgA antibodies primarily produced in the gastrointestinal tract?

Lamina propria plasma cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Polymeric Immunoglobulin Receptor (pIgR) in the gastrointestinal tract?

Transporting IgA antibodies from basolateral to apical surface Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond links the two antibody molecules together to form IgA dimers?

Disulfide bond Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the transportation of IgA antibodies from the basolateral surface to the apical surface of epithelial cells?

Transcytosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of humoral immunity in the gastrointestinal tract?

Neutralizing microbes in the gut lumen Signup and view all the answers

Which layer underlies the epithelial cells of the gastrointestinal tract where plasma cells producing IgA antibodies are located?

Lamina propria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the specialization of humoral immunity in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?

Approximately 2/3 of antibodies produced in adults are IgA, with the majority being produced in the gut and secreted into the gut lumen. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of humoral immunity in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?

To neutralize microbes present in the gut lumen via IgA antibodies, preventing their entry into the body. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the distribution of plasma cells in relation to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?

80% of all plasma cells, which are antibody-secreting differentiated B cells, are associated with the GI tract. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of humoral immunity in maintaining a balance between responding to potentially pathogenic microbes and tolerating harmless commensal microbes?

Humoral immunity in the GI tract neutralizes only pathogenic microbes while tolerating harmless commensal microbes. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately compares the role of humoral immunity in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract with other mucosal surfaces?

Similar mechanisms occur in other mucosal surfaces such as the respiratory and urogenital tracts, with the bulk of secretory immunity being associated with the GI tract due to its large surface area. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements accurately describes the concept of immune privilege in relation to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?

Immune privilege refers to the ability of the GI tract to tolerate harmless commensal microbes while neutralizing potentially pathogenic microbes through humoral immunity. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of dendritic cells in the gastrointestinal tract?

Dendritic cells capture antigens from the gut and present them to T cells in the mesenteric lymph nodes, initiating immune responses and maintaining gut homeostasis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of humoral immunity in the gastrointestinal tract, as described by the speaker?

To neutralize microbes in the gut lumen through the production of IgA antibodies, a process termed 'secretory immunity'. Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what percentage of antibodies produced by an adult human each day is associated with the gastrointestinal tract?

80% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the concept of 'immune privilege' in the context of the gastrointestinal tract?

The gastrointestinal tract is not an immune-privileged site, as it is constantly exposed to antigens from food and microbes. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) in the gastrointestinal tract?

MALT is a site where dendritic cells present antigens to T cells, initiating immune responses against pathogens. Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory tract in terms of immune function?

The mechanisms of antigen sampling and immune response initiation in the gastrointestinal tract are distinct from those in the respiratory tract. Signup and view all the answers