Immunodeficiency Disorders Quiz

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Which type of immunodeficiency is caused by genetic or developmental defects in the immune system?

  • T-Cell Deficiency
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency
  • Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
  • Congenital (primary) (correct)

Which factor can cause acquired immunodeficiency through interfering with the activity of helper T (CD4) cells?

  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Malignancies
  • Drugs
  • Infections (correct)

Which condition is characterized by absence or hypoplasia of the thymus and parathyroid glands, leading to severe T cell deficiency?

  • Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
  • DiGeorge's Syndrome (correct)
  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Chronic debilitating diseases

Which condition can lead to acquired immunodeficiency as a result of chronic exposure?

<p>Chronic debilitating diseases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immunodeficiency is caused by factors such as infections, malignancies, chronic debilitating diseases, autoimmune diseases, and drugs?

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

Which condition is characterized by the absence or hypoplasia of the thymus and parathyroid glands, leading to severe T cell deficiency?

<p>DiGeorge's Syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can cause acquired immunodeficiency through interfering with the activity of helper T (CD4) cells?

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

What is the primary cause of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)?

<p>Genetic or developmental defects in the immune system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Congenital (primary) immunodeficiency?

<p>Presence of genetic or developmental defects in the immune system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immunodeficiency is caused by exposure to factors such as chronic debilitating diseases and drugs?

<p>Acquired immunodeficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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