Immune Response and Complement System
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Which type of immune response involves the activation of B-cells?

  • Adaptive immunity
  • Innate immunity
  • Humoral immunity (correct)
  • Cell-mediated immunity
  • What is the function of Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) in antigen presentation?

  • To present antigens to lymphocytes (correct)
  • To recognize self-antigens
  • To produce antibodies
  • To activate B-cells
  • Which type of T-cell is responsible for directly killing infected cells?

  • Cytotoxic T-cells (correct)
  • Helper T-cells
  • Regulatory T-cells
  • NK cells
  • What is the primary function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs)?

    <p>To present antigens to lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of adaptive immunity?

    <p>Antigen-specific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of CD3 markers on T-lymphocytes?

    <p>To determine the specific function of T-lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary location of T-lymphocytes in the lymphoid tissue?

    <p>Diffuse lymphoid tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between primary and secondary nodules in lymphoid tissue?

    <p>Activity level of lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of lymphoid organ?

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

    What is the function of the stroma in lymphoid organs?

    <p>To provide structural support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lymphoid tissue is primarily composed of B-lymphocytes?

    <p>Nodular lymphoid tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the spleen in the lymphoid system?

    <p>To filter the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Helper T-cells (Th cells)?

    <p>To produce cytokines that activate B-cell differentiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Cytotoxic T-cells (Tc cells)?

    <p>To induce apoptosis of target cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Regulatory T-cells (Ts cells)?

    <p>To suppress immune response when needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of B-cell activation?

    <p>Differentiation to plasma cells and formation of memory B-cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between primary and secondary immune responses?

    <p>Primary response involves the activation of naive T-cells, while secondary response involves the activation of memory T-cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of B-cell receptors (BCR)?

    <p>To recognize epitopes of antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

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