Immune System and Transplantation Quiz

MHC genes are not highly polymorphic.

Two unrelated individuals are very unlikely to express several HLA proteins that are different from each other.

The human MHC is called the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) complex. (correct)

MHC genes are not present in all mammals.

To produce cytokines for immune response.

To display peptide antigens for recognition by B lymphocytes.

To produce antibodies against foreign antigens.

To display peptide antigens for recognition by T lymphocytes. (correct)

1 in 5

1 in 4 (correct)

1 in 2

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<p>Many clones of T cells that are specific for different foreign peptides bound to the same self MHC molecule may cross-react with any one allogeneic MHC molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It eliminates cells that strongly recognize self MHC.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allorecognition results in strong T cell reactions, while recognition of infected cells usually elicits weaker reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Minor histocompatibility antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers