General Pathology: Diseases of Immune System Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an autoimmune disease?

  • Normal function of the immune system (correct)
  • Production of autoantibodies
  • Inflammation and tissue damage
  • Loss of self-tolerance
  • What is the primary role of regulatory T cells in the immune system?

  • Suppress immune responses (correct)
  • Activate immune responses
  • Promote inflammation
  • Produce antibodies
  • In which condition does the immune system mistakenly attack the myelin sheath surrounding nerves in the brain and spinal cord?

  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Multiple sclerosis (correct)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Lupus
  • Which of the following is a hallmark of hypersensitivity reactions in the immune system?

    <p>Excessive or inappropriate immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes IgE-mediated hypersensitivity (Type I) reactions from other types of hypersensitivity reactions?

    <p>Involvement of mast cells and basophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Autoimmune Diseases

    • A characteristic of an autoimmune disease is NOT a normal response to a foreign substance.

    Regulatory T Cells

    • Regulatory T cells (Tregs) play a primary role in suppressing or down-regulating the immune system, preventing excessive or uncontrolled immune responses.

    Immune System Disorders

    • In Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath surrounding nerves in the brain and spinal cord, leading to nerve damage and various neurological symptoms.

    Hypersensitivity Reactions

    • A hallmark of hypersensitivity reactions in the immune system is an excessive or uncontrolled response to an antigen, resulting in tissue damage and various symptoms.

    IgE-Mediated Hypersensitivity (Type I)

    • IgE-mediated hypersensitivity (Type I) reactions are distinguished from other types of hypersensitivity reactions by their rapid onset, typically within minutes, and the involvement of IgE antibodies, which trigger mast cell degranulation, leading to an allergic response.

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    Test your knowledge on autoimmune diseases, regulatory T cells, hypersensitivity reactions, and immune system disorders such as attacking the myelin sheath. Identify characteristics of autoimmune diseases, the role of regulatory T cells, and distinguishing features of hypersensitivity reactions.

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