Humoral Immunity Quiz
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What is the primary immune response?

  • The response when an antigen enters the body for the second time
  • The response when the immune system is overactive
  • The response when the immune system is weakened
  • The response when an antigen enters the body for the first time (correct)
  • Which specific exotoxins does humoral immunity directly target?

  • Tetanus and diphtheria (correct)
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Salmonella and E. coli
  • Influenza and measles
  • What antibody is the first to be presented when exposed to infection for the first time?

  • IgM; followed by IgG or IgA (correct)
  • IgG; followed by IgM or IgA
  • IgA; followed by IgG or IgM
  • IgE; followed by IgD or IgM
  • What type of pathogens are more important for protection against in cell-mediated immunity?

    <p>Intracellular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific virulence does humoral immunity direct against?

    <p>Pneumococci, meningococci, haemophilus influenzae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many days is the lag period before antibodies become detectable in the serum?

    <p>7-10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>IgG</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Long</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of antibodies?

    <p>Neutralize toxins and viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By producing antibodies to all of them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main functions of antibodies?

    <p>Opsonize microorganisms and promote inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is opsonization?

    <p>When antibodies facilitate microorganism ingestion by phagocytic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Measuring amounts of IgG, IgM, and IgA</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Nephelometry and Immuno-electrophoresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What antibody type is produced in the primary response?

    <p>IgM</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Relatively large</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of humoral immunity?

    <p>Protecting against exotoxin-mediated diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>IgM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific virulence does humoral immunity primarily target?

    <p>Pneumococci and meningococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of pathogens are more important for protection against in cell-mediated immunity?

    <p>Intracellular pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of the lag period before antibodies become detectable in the serum?

    <p>7-10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What antibody declines earlier than IgG?

    <p>IgM</p> Signup and view all the answers

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