Humoral Immune Response II Quiz
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What is one of the primary functions of antibodies during the immune response?

  • Directly kill microbial cells
  • Produce cytokines for inflammation
  • Activate the complement system (correct)
  • Induce fever as a protective mechanism
  • Which of the following classes of immunoglobulins is involved in allergic responses?

  • IgG
  • IgD
  • IgM
  • IgE (correct)
  • What is the role of the Fab regions of antibodies?

  • Activate the complement cascade
  • Block the harmful effects of microbes and toxins (correct)
  • Stimulate the production of phagocytes
  • Bind to Fc receptors on immune cells
  • Which pathway is activated by IgG antibodies?

    <p>Classical pathway (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do protective antibodies respond to a secondary exposure to a microbe?

    <p>They are produced in larger amounts than during the primary response (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one function of IgA antibodies?

    <p>Mucosal immunity in secretions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary immunoglobulin class responsible for conferring neonatal immunity?

    <p>IgG (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of immunoglobulins?

    <p>Cell-mediated immune response (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) is characterized by which function of immunoglobulins?

    <p>Binding to pathogens to signal other immune cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT one of the two fundamental characteristics of immunoglobulins?

    <p>Inflammatory response (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of antibodies in preventing microbial infections?

    <p>They block the binding of microbes to host cells. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of toxins can be neutralized by specific antibodies known as antitoxins?

    <p>Exotoxins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of microbial surface proteins contributes to host and tissue specificity?

    <p>Their binding to host cell surface molecules. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disease is associated with the exotoxin produced by Clostridium tetani?

    <p>Tetanus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the process of neutralization of microbes?

    <p>Antibodies block adhesion to host cells. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of pathogen is Leishmania?

    <p>Parasite (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a serious consequence of tetani toxin exposure?

    <p>Neurotoxic effects leading to rigid paralysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What step of infection is primarily prevented by the action of antibodies?

    <p>Adhesion to host cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the infection process of Leishmania?

    <p>Adhesion to epithelial surfaces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do antibodies neutralize toxins produced by pathogens?

    <p>By blocking the binding of toxins to cell receptors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is responsible for enhancing phagocytosis through opsonization?

    <p>C3b (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of immunoglobulin is primarily involved in opsonization for enhanced phagocytosis?

    <p>IgG (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which receptor on phagocytic cells recognizes the C3b opsonin?

    <p>CD64 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of opsonins in the immune response?

    <p>To bind to pathogens and facilitate their uptake by phagocytes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathway is activated when C3b deposits on a microbe?

    <p>Classical pathway (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the presence of specific antibodies against Leishmania have on infection?

    <p>It prevents the infection completely (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does IL-5 plays in the immune response against helminths?

    <p>It activates eosinophils to fight the infection. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do eosinophils recognize helminthic parasites?

    <p>Through receptors for IgE called FcεRI. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after eosinophils bind to helminths?

    <p>They release toxic substances from their granules. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reactions are activated by IgE antibodies during allergic responses?

    <p>Mast cell and eosinophil reactions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of major basic protein released by eosinophils?

    <p>To damage the helminth's structure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do mast cells support the immune response to helminths?

    <p>By secreting cytokines that attract leukocytes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immune cells are primarily responsible for the release of IL-5?

    <p>Th2 cells. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the FcεRI receptor on eosinophils?

    <p>To bind to IgE antibodies for parasite recognition. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of C3a and C5a in the immune response?

    <p>Increase inflammation and attract neutrophils (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the process of opsonization?

    <p>The binding of antibodies to microbes for enhanced phagocytosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do antibodies aid in neutralization?

    <p>By blocking microbes and toxins from entering cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Membrane Attack Complex (MAC)?

    <p>To create holes in the membranes of microbes leading to their death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence of increased neutrophils at an infection site?

    <p>Increased inflammation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component of the immune system directly facilitates phagocytosis through tagging microbes?

    <p>C3b (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism involves antibodies signaling natural killer (NK) cells to attack infected cells?

    <p>Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from the action of eosinophils on helminths?

    <p>Lysis through toxic contents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Antibody classes

    Antibodies are grouped into 5 main types: IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, and IgD. Each type has a specific role in the immune response.

    Antibody function

    Antibodies bind to pathogens and toxins, blocking their harmful effects and activating other immune cells to eliminate them.

    Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity

    NK cells use antibodies to identify and destroy infected cells.

    Complement system

    A group of proteins that work with antibodies to destroy pathogens.

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    Humoral immunity

    The immune response that uses antibodies to fight infection.

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    Antibody Structure

    Antibodies have a specific structure for various functions.

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    Classical Complement Pathway

    Complement pathway activated by antibodies, specifically IgG.

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    Neonatal Immunity

    Maternal antibodies protect a newborn by crossing the placenta.

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    Immunoglobulin Function (Specificity)

    Antibodies have unique shapes for targeting specific invaders (viruses, bacteria, etc).

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    Immunoglobulin Functions (Neutralization)

    Antibodies block microbes from entering cells.

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    Microbial Adhesion

    The initial step of infection, where microbes bind to host cells.

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    Surface Antigen

    A molecule on the surface of a microbe that allows it to attach to host cells.

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    Antibody Neutralization

    Antibodies blocking a microbe's ability to bind to host cells or toxins.

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    Exotoxins

    Harmful toxins produced by bacteria, often lethal.

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    Toxins

    Harmful substances, produced by bacteria or other organisms, causing harm or disease

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    Antitoxins

    Antibodies that neutralize toxins

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    Host Specificity

    The ability of a microbe to attach to specific cells of a specific host.

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    Neutralizing toxins

    Preventing toxins from doing harm by blocking their interactions with target cells

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    Leishmania infection process

    Leishmania infects macrophages by adhering, entering, multiplying, then rupturing the cell, spreading to other cells.

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    Neutralization (toxins)

    Antibodies block toxins from binding to cell receptors, preventing their harmful effects.

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    Opsonization

    Antibodies coat microbes, enhancing phagocytosis (ingestion) by immune cells.

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    Opsonin

    Molecules that coat microbes to enhance phagocytosis.

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    Classical complement activation

    Antigen-antibody complexes trigger a complement system cascade generating C3b (opsonin)

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    Alternative complement activation

    Microbial presence directly triggers the complement system generating C3b, facilitating phagocytosis

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    FcγRI (CD64)

    High-affinity receptor for IgG Fc regions that help phagocytic cells bind IgG-coated microbes.

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    Phagocytosis

    Ingestion and destruction of microbes by phagocytic cells.

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    Helminth Death

    The process by which parasites are killed by eosinophils, leading to lysis (cell breakdown) and eventual elimination from the body.

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    Eosinophil Function

    Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that contain toxic substances that kill parasitic worms. They are responsible for the death of parasites in the body.

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    Complement Activation

    The process by which complement proteins work in a cascade to identify and destroy pathogens. It involves processes like opsonization, cytolysis, and inflammation.

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    Membrane Attack Complex (MAC)

    A complex of complement proteins that forms holes in the membranes of pathogens, leading to their destruction. It is a key part of the complement system's defense.

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    Complement Byproducts: Inflammation

    Complement components like C3a and C5a trigger inflammation by attracting neutrophils to the site of infection. This helps to fight off the invading pathogens.

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    Neutrophils in Inflammation

    Neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, are attracted to the site of infection by complement byproducts, like C3a and C5a. They help to fight off infection by engulfing pathogens and releasing inflammatory substances.

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    What is ADCC?

    Antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) is a process where NK cells use antibodies to target and destroy infected or cancerous cells.

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    How does ADCC work?

    An antibody binds to an antigen on the surface of a target cell. NK cells, with Fc receptors that recognize the antibody's Fc region, bind to the antibody. This triggers the NK cell to release cytotoxic granules, like perforins and granzymes, which destroy the target cell.

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    What type of antibody is used in ADCC?

    IgG antibodies are most commonly used in ADCC because NK cells have a high affinity for their Fc region.

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    What do eosinophils do?

    Eosinophils are white blood cells that primarily fight parasitic infections, especially helminths (worms).

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    How are eosinophils activated?

    Th2 cells release IL-5, which activates eosinophils. This enhances their ability to kill parasites.

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    How do eosinophils recognize parasites?

    Eosinophils have receptors called FcεRI that bind to IgE antibodies, which are attached to the surface of parasites.

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    What do eosinophils release?

    Eosinophils release toxic substances, like major basic protein (MBP), from their granules. These substances damage parasites and kill them.

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    What is the role of IgE in fighting parasites?

    IgE antibodies bind to antigens on parasites, making them attractive targets for eosinophils, which have FcεRI receptors to recognize the IgE.

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    Study Notes

    Humoral Immune Response II

    • The lecture covered various aspects of humoral immune response
    • Key functions of immunoglobulins were discussed, along with the role of NK cells.
    • Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and complement activation were also explored.
    • Details on IgA, role, and mechanism of action were examined.
    • Foetalprotection by maternal antibodies was described
    • Antibodies are produced during primary and secondary responses to microbes, increasing in amount in the subsequent responses.
    • Antibodies use Fab regions to bind and block the harmful effects of microbes and toxins.
    • Fc regions activate diverse effector mechanisms.
    • 5 major classes of immunoglobulins ( IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, and IgD).
    • Antibody structure was detailed using diagrams. Light chains, heavy chains, and disulfide bonds were identified. Sections like Fab and Fc regions were explained.
    • Antibody classification was presented using diagrams, showing details of each immunoglobulin's structure. (IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE, IgD).
    • Serum concentrations and half-lives of antibodies such as IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM were also given. There were values shown for serum concentrations in mg/ml, and their corresponding half-lives in days.
    • Antibody effector functions were discussed, highlighting their roles in neutralization, opsonization, phagocytosis, complement activation, activation of NK cells, neonatal immunity, B-cell feedback inhibition, IgA mucosal immunity, eosinophil and mast cell-mediated defense (e.g., response to helminths).
    • Function of Immunoglobulins was summarized as specificity and biological activity with examples like neutralization, opsonization, antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) and complement activation. Information was presented in the form of a list.
    • Neutralization of microbes and microbial toxins was examined. Antibodies block microbe penetration through epithelial barriers and microbes binding to host cells preventing infection in addition to blocking toxin binding to cellular receptors.
    • Opsonization and phagocytosis by antibodies were also discussed, including their function in enhancing ingestion by phagocytes. IgG, C3b, and Fc regions were mentioned.
    • Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) mechanisms and natural killer (NK) cells were described. NK cells bind to antibody-coated cells for destruction.
    • Further discussed the importance of ADCC regarding viruses, cancers, and therapeutic antibodies.
    • IgE and eosinophil/mast cell-mediated reactions were covered, mentioning their roles in allergic diseases and responses to parasitic helminths. The activation of Th2 cells, cytokine (IL-5) production was part of this discussion.
    • Neonatal immunity and specific mechanisms were described including antibody transport across the placenta and in colostrum and milk for infants. These mechanisms were presented and supported by different data.
    • Complement activation pathways were discussed, focusing on the classic, alternative, and lectin pathways. Detailed steps and factors involved in each pathway were presented.
    • Complement activation sequences resulted in inflammation and important roles in opsonization, complement-mediated cytolysis etc were highlighted.
    • Regulation of complement activation via regulatory proteins. Some factors such as C1 inhibitor, and decay-accelerating factor were mentioned.
    • Mucosal immunity focusing on IgA and its roles in preventing microbial colonization. Its secretion in the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts to prevent pathogens from spreading was mentioned in addition to its production by plasma cells. Important processes involving IgA were detailed.

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    This quiz tests your understanding of the humoral immune response, focusing on immunoglobulins and their key functions. Topics include antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity, the mechanisms of action of different immunoglobulin classes, and the structural details of antibodies. Explore how maternal antibodies protect the fetus and the role of antibodies in immune responses.

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