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Which type of immunity is the first line of defense against pathogens?
Which type of immunity is the first line of defense against pathogens?
- Adaptive immunity
- Mucous membrane immunity
- Innate immunity (correct)
- Complement immunity
What is the main function of adaptive immunity?
What is the main function of adaptive immunity?
- Recognize and eliminate foreign microbes (correct)
- Act as the first line of defense against pathogens
- Provide susceptibility to disease
- Maintain homeostasis in the body
Which component plays a role in disease and is part of the immune system?
Which component plays a role in disease and is part of the immune system?
- Skin
- Complement system (correct)
- Mucous membranes
- Innate immunity
What determines the efficacy of the immune system?
What determines the efficacy of the immune system?
What is the absence of immunity called?
What is the absence of immunity called?
Which type of immunity provides a rapid response to antigens but is not specific?
Which type of immunity provides a rapid response to antigens but is not specific?
What is the distinguishing mechanism between the 5 different types of antibodies (Ab)?
What is the distinguishing mechanism between the 5 different types of antibodies (Ab)?
Which cells are part of the Innate Immune System and are known for their phagocytic activity?
Which cells are part of the Innate Immune System and are known for their phagocytic activity?
What percentage of antibodies present in the body does Immunoglobulin A (IgA) account for?
What percentage of antibodies present in the body does Immunoglobulin A (IgA) account for?
Which cells of the Adaptive Immune System produce antibodies?
Which cells of the Adaptive Immune System produce antibodies?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is T-cell mediated?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is T-cell mediated?
What type of immunity is acquired following exposure to a microbe?
What type of immunity is acquired following exposure to a microbe?
Which type of immunity involves the transfer of IgG across the placenta and IgA from breast-feeding?
Which type of immunity involves the transfer of IgG across the placenta and IgA from breast-feeding?
In which hypersensitivity reaction does IgE bind to Mast Cells, leading to histamine release?
In which hypersensitivity reaction does IgE bind to Mast Cells, leading to histamine release?
What type of immunity is induced during vaccination and involves immunogenic but not pathogenic antigens?
What type of immunity is induced during vaccination and involves immunogenic but not pathogenic antigens?
Which antibody is the smallest and most common?
Which antibody is the smallest and most common?
Which antibody induces other immune system cells to destroy foreign substances?
Which antibody induces other immune system cells to destroy foreign substances?
Which antibody is located on mast cells and basophils and is involved in allergic reactions?
Which antibody is located on mast cells and basophils and is involved in allergic reactions?
Which antibody provides passive immunity to the fetus by crossing the placenta?
Which antibody provides passive immunity to the fetus by crossing the placenta?
Which antibody is present in blood and lymph and is the first antibody to respond in infections?
Which antibody is present in blood and lymph and is the first antibody to respond in infections?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by a delayed cellular response mediated by T-cells?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by a delayed cellular response mediated by T-cells?
In transplant rejection, acute rejection occurs due to preformed anti-donor antibodies present in the recipient's circulation. Which type of hypersensitivity reaction does this represent?
In transplant rejection, acute rejection occurs due to preformed anti-donor antibodies present in the recipient's circulation. Which type of hypersensitivity reaction does this represent?
What is the main effect of T-cells becoming sensitized and activated in response to antigen-presenting cells (APC) phagocytosing the antigen?
What is the main effect of T-cells becoming sensitized and activated in response to antigen-presenting cells (APC) phagocytosing the antigen?
What is the main role of complexes formed by injected Ag and antibodies (Ag-Ab) in the context of immunological reactions?
What is the main role of complexes formed by injected Ag and antibodies (Ag-Ab) in the context of immunological reactions?
Which condition is characterized by widespread acute arteritis, arteriolitis, thrombosis of vessels, and necrosis in the context of transplant rejection?
Which condition is characterized by widespread acute arteritis, arteriolitis, thrombosis of vessels, and necrosis in the context of transplant rejection?
Which primary immunodeficiency disorder is 10 times more common in women and most commonly presents in African Americans?
Which primary immunodeficiency disorder is 10 times more common in women and most commonly presents in African Americans?
What is the most appropriate initial treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus according to presentation?
What is the most appropriate initial treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus according to presentation?
Which autoimmune disorder presents with severe dryness (Sicca) due to inflammation and damage to lacrimal and salivary glands?
Which autoimmune disorder presents with severe dryness (Sicca) due to inflammation and damage to lacrimal and salivary glands?
Which immunodeficiency disorder is characterized by a breakdown in tolerance in genetically susceptible individuals, leading to the activation of autoimmunity?
Which immunodeficiency disorder is characterized by a breakdown in tolerance in genetically susceptible individuals, leading to the activation of autoimmunity?
What is the most common manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus that presents as a malar or butterfly rash?
What is the most common manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus that presents as a malar or butterfly rash?
Which test is used to screen for autoimmune related diseases?
Which test is used to screen for autoimmune related diseases?
What CD4 cell count defines Severe/Advanced HIV/AIDS?
What CD4 cell count defines Severe/Advanced HIV/AIDS?
What is the primary infection period for HIV/AIDS?
What is the primary infection period for HIV/AIDS?
Which disease is associated with deficiency of IgA?
Which disease is associated with deficiency of IgA?
Which test is used to identify HIV infection within 1 hour?
Which test is used to identify HIV infection within 1 hour?
Which antibody test is used for screening autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus?
Which antibody test is used for screening autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus?
What is the primary symptom of the chronic infection phase of HIV/AIDS?
What is the primary symptom of the chronic infection phase of HIV/AIDS?
Which disease is associated with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome?
Which disease is associated with Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome?
Which virus causes a late-stage HIV infection?
Which virus causes a late-stage HIV infection?
What type of antibodies are tested in the Anti-nuclear cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) Test?
What type of antibodies are tested in the Anti-nuclear cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) Test?
