Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which gland is responsible for producing the hormone thymosin?
Which gland is responsible for producing the hormone thymosin?
- Lymph nodes
- Thymus (correct)
- Bone marrow
- Spleen
Where do T and B lymphocytes travel to after maturing in the thymus and bone marrow?
Where do T and B lymphocytes travel to after maturing in the thymus and bone marrow?
- Lymph nodes (correct)
- Spleen
- Kidney
- Liver
Where is the spleen located?
Where is the spleen located?
- Behind the sternum
- Behind the stomach (correct)
- Under the diaphragm
- Above the heart
Which cells secrete cytokines that help B cells differentiate into plasma cells?
Which cells secrete cytokines that help B cells differentiate into plasma cells?
What is the function of macrophages?
What is the function of macrophages?
What happens when immature myeloid cells cannot differentiate into mature myeloid cells?
What happens when immature myeloid cells cannot differentiate into mature myeloid cells?
Which type of white blood cell is considered the first responder of the innate immune system?
Which type of white blood cell is considered the first responder of the innate immune system?
What is the role of macrophages in the immune system?
What is the role of macrophages in the immune system?
Which lymphoid tissues are considered part of the immune system?
Which lymphoid tissues are considered part of the immune system?
What is the primary function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs)?
What is the primary function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs)?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is mediated by antigen-specific activated T-cells?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is mediated by antigen-specific activated T-cells?
What is the main cause of hyperacute rejection in transplant recipients?
What is the main cause of hyperacute rejection in transplant recipients?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction involves the activation of T lymphocytes against donor MHCs in transplant rejection?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction involves the activation of T lymphocytes against donor MHCs in transplant rejection?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by the deposition of circulating antigen-antibody complexes in tissues?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by the deposition of circulating antigen-antibody complexes in tissues?
What is the main manifestation of chronic rejection in heart transplants?
What is the main manifestation of chronic rejection in heart transplants?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is mediated by IgE antibodies and mast cell degranulation?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is mediated by IgE antibodies and mast cell degranulation?
What is the main cause of acute rejection in transplant recipients?
What is the main cause of acute rejection in transplant recipients?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction involves the destruction of cells by antibodies binding to the cell surface?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction involves the destruction of cells by antibodies binding to the cell surface?
What is the main manifestation of chronic rejection in liver transplants?
What is the main manifestation of chronic rejection in liver transplants?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by systemic vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, and increased vascular permeability?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by systemic vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, and increased vascular permeability?
