IMM2011 Innate and Adaptive Immunity

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What is the approximate number of T and B cells circulating in the human body?

  • 1018
  • 1012 (correct)
  • 1016
  • 1014

What is the primary function of dendritic cells in adaptive immunity?

  • To activate T cells
  • To remove self-reactive clones
  • To present antigens to T cells (correct)
  • To produce antibodies

What is the outcome of the recombination process in making antigen receptors?

  • Generation of identical antigen receptors in each lymphocyte
  • Generation of self-reactive receptors only
  • Generation of unique antigen receptors in each lymphocyte (correct)
  • Generation of no antigen receptors

What is the primary characteristic of adaptive immunity that distinguishes it from innate immunity?

<p>Ability to remember and improve responses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate number of possibilities for T cell receptors generated by recombination?

<p>1016 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the recombination process generating self-reactive receptors?

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

What is the primary role of antibody in adaptive immunity?

<p>Neutralization of pathogens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of the adaptive immune response that allows for a more rapid and stronger response with each exposure?

<p>Generation of immune memory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between T cell and B cell receptors in terms of possibilities generated by recombination?

<p>T cells have approximately 1016 possibilities, while B cells have approximately 1011 possibilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism that ensures a more rapid and stronger response with each exposure in adaptive immunity?

<p>Generation of immune memory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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