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Which of the following is defined as a foreign protein that can evoke an immune response mediated by B or T lymphocytes?
Which of the following is defined as a foreign protein that can evoke an immune response mediated by B or T lymphocytes?
- Antigen (correct)
- Antibody
- Hapten
- Immunoglobulin
What is a hapten?
What is a hapten?
- A non-specific irritant
- An incomplete antigen (correct)
- A type of antigen
- A type of lymphocyte
What are the proteins secreted by plasma cells called?
What are the proteins secreted by plasma cells called?
- Antigens
- Lymphokines
- Antibodies (correct)
- Opsonins
What is the term for body defense mechanisms aiming at disposal of living irritants?
What is the term for body defense mechanisms aiming at disposal of living irritants?
Which type of immunity involves serum antibodies secreted by plasma cells?
Which type of immunity involves serum antibodies secreted by plasma cells?
What is the term for proteins that help phagocytosis?
What is the term for proteins that help phagocytosis?
From which cells do plasma cells develop?
From which cells do plasma cells develop?
Which of the following is NOT an example of useful antibodies?
Which of the following is NOT an example of useful antibodies?
What is the term for the secretions of T lymphocytes?
What is the term for the secretions of T lymphocytes?
What is the term for a non-protein foreign substance (e.g. drug) that can evoke an immune response by combining with one of the body proteins?
What is the term for a non-protein foreign substance (e.g. drug) that can evoke an immune response by combining with one of the body proteins?
Which of the following is NOT a serum antibody secreted by plasma cells?
Which of the following is NOT a serum antibody secreted by plasma cells?
What type of immunity involves lymphokines secreted by stimulated T lymphocytes?
What type of immunity involves lymphokines secreted by stimulated T lymphocytes?
Which of the following is a protein secreted by plasma cells?
Which of the following is a protein secreted by plasma cells?
What term refers to body defense mechanisms aiming at disposal of living irritants?
What term refers to body defense mechanisms aiming at disposal of living irritants?
Which of the following is defined as a foreign protein that can evoke an immune response mediated by B or T lymphocytes?
Which of the following is defined as a foreign protein that can evoke an immune response mediated by B or T lymphocytes?
What is the term for secretions of T lymphocytes?
What is the term for secretions of T lymphocytes?
Which of the following is NOT an example of useful antibodies?
Which of the following is NOT an example of useful antibodies?
Nonspecific immunity includes which of the following?
Nonspecific immunity includes which of the following?
Plasma cells develop from which type of cells?
Plasma cells develop from which type of cells?
Which type of hypersensitivity involves the production of IgE localized within a certain tissue or organ?
Which type of hypersensitivity involves the production of IgE localized within a certain tissue or organ?
What is the main immunoglobulin involved in Type I hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the main immunoglobulin involved in Type I hypersensitivity reactions?
Which type of reaction is characterized by the liberation of histamine and other chemical mediators from mast cells?
Which type of reaction is characterized by the liberation of histamine and other chemical mediators from mast cells?
Which condition may manifest as urticaria, bronchospasm, generalized edema, and even shock and death?
Which condition may manifest as urticaria, bronchospasm, generalized edema, and even shock and death?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction involves the activation of macrophages to engulf an organism?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction involves the activation of macrophages to engulf an organism?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is NOT mediated by immunoglobulins but by sensitized T cells?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is NOT mediated by immunoglobulins but by sensitized T cells?
What distinguishes atopy from anaphylactic shock in terms of IgE production?
What distinguishes atopy from anaphylactic shock in terms of IgE production?
What distinguishes Type IV hypersensitivity from Type I, II, and III in terms of the reaction development time?
What distinguishes Type IV hypersensitivity from Type I, II, and III in terms of the reaction development time?
What is the mechanism behind Type I hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the mechanism behind Type I hypersensitivity reactions?
What are the characteristics of allergic inflammation seen in Type I hypersensitivity reactions?
What are the characteristics of allergic inflammation seen in Type I hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the term for a non-protein foreign substance that can evoke an immune response by combining with one of the body proteins?
What is the term for a non-protein foreign substance that can evoke an immune response by combining with one of the body proteins?
Which type of immunity involves the secretion of serum antibodies by plasma cells?
Which type of immunity involves the secretion of serum antibodies by plasma cells?
From which cells do plasma cells develop?
From which cells do plasma cells develop?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nonspecific immunity?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nonspecific immunity?
What is the term for proteins secreted by plasma cells?
What is the term for proteins secreted by plasma cells?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by the liberation of histamine and other chemical mediators from mast cells?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by the liberation of histamine and other chemical mediators from mast cells?
From which cells do plasma cells develop?
From which cells do plasma cells develop?
Which condition may manifest as urticaria, bronchospasm, generalized edema, and even shock and death?
Which condition may manifest as urticaria, bronchospasm, generalized edema, and even shock and death?
What distinguishes atopy from anaphylactic shock in terms of IgE production?
What distinguishes atopy from anaphylactic shock in terms of IgE production?
What is the term for body defense mechanisms aiming at disposal of living irritants?
What is the term for body defense mechanisms aiming at disposal of living irritants?
