Humoral Immunity Quiz

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What is the primary role of humoral immunity?

Protecting against intracellular pathogens

Protecting against extracellular pathogens (correct)

Activating T cells

Producing antigens

Which specific exotoxins does humoral immunity primarily target?

Anthrax and diphtheria

Tetanus and smallpox

Tetanus and anthrax (correct)

Smallpox and diphtheria

What is the lag period for the antibodies to be detectable in the serum after the primary immune response?

7-10 days (correct)

1-3 days

3-5 days

14-21 days

Which antibody is the first to be produced when exposed to infection for the first time?

IgM Signup and view all the answers

What is the secondary response in the context of immunity?

A second encounter with the same antigen or closely related one Signup and view all the answers

In the secondary response, what type of antibody response occurs compared to the primary response?

Rapid antibody response Signup and view all the answers

For which type of pathogens is cell-mediated immunity more important for protection?

Intracellular pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What does humoral immunity primarily target in terms of virulence?

Bacterial toxins Signup and view all the answers

How long does the serum antibody concentration continue to rise before declining after a primary immune response?

Several weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which antibody declines earlier than IgG after an infection?

IgM Signup and view all the answers

What type of immune response is elicited when an antigen enters the body for the first time?

Primary immune response Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of IgG or IgA following the production of IgM during an immune response?

Neutralizing pathogens Signup and view all the answers

During the secondary response, which antibody will be in higher concentration?

IgG Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the antibody response in the secondary response?

Long Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of antibodies?

Neutralize toxins and viruses Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main functions of antibodies?

Neutralize toxins and viruses; Opsonize microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

What is opsonization?

When antibodies make microorganisms more easily ingested by phagocytic cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary antibody in the fetus due to its ability to cross the placenta?

IgG Signup and view all the answers

What antibodies can be made by the fetus if an infection occurs?

IgG Signup and view all the answers

What are the processes done for the evaluation of humoral immunity?

Measuring amounts of IgG, IgM and IgA Signup and view all the answers

How does the host cell react when two or more antigens are administered at the same time?

By producing antibodies to all of them > competition Signup and view all the answers

What are the tests used for the evaluation of humoral immunity?

Nephelometry and Immuno-electrophoresis Signup and view all the answers

What is the amount of antibody produced in the secondary response?

Significantly higher than primary response Signup and view all the answers

What cells are attributed to the rapid antibody response and higher levels than primary response?

Plasma cells Signup and view all the answers

Humoral Immunity Quiz

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What is the primary role of humoral immunity?

Which specific exotoxins does humoral immunity primarily target?

What is the lag period for the antibodies to be detectable in the serum after the primary immune response?

Which antibody is the first to be produced when exposed to infection for the first time?

What is the secondary response in the context of immunity?

In the secondary response, what type of antibody response occurs compared to the primary response?

For which type of pathogens is cell-mediated immunity more important for protection?

What does humoral immunity primarily target in terms of virulence?

How long does the serum antibody concentration continue to rise before declining after a primary immune response?

Which antibody declines earlier than IgG after an infection?

What type of immune response is elicited when an antigen enters the body for the first time?

What is the role of IgG or IgA following the production of IgM during an immune response?

During the secondary response, which antibody will be in higher concentration?

What is the duration of the antibody response in the secondary response?

What is the primary function of antibodies?

What are the two main functions of antibodies?

What is opsonization?

What is the primary antibody in the fetus due to its ability to cross the placenta?

What antibodies can be made by the fetus if an infection occurs?

What are the processes done for the evaluation of humoral immunity?

How does the host cell react when two or more antigens are administered at the same time?

What are the tests used for the evaluation of humoral immunity?

What is the amount of antibody produced in the secondary response?

What cells are attributed to the rapid antibody response and higher levels than primary response?

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