Immunologic Tolerance and Immune System Properties Quiz
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Which type of antigens induce tolerance in lymphocytes?

  • Microbes
  • Tolerogenic antigens
  • Self antigens (correct)
  • Immunogenic antigens
  • What is the consequence of encounter with an antigen that leads to tolerance?

  • Lymphocyte proliferation
  • Lymphocyte differentiation
  • Lymphocyte activation
  • Lymphocyte inactivation (correct)
  • Which organs are involved in central tolerance?

  • Peripheral tissues
  • Peripheral lymphoid organs
  • Generative lymphoid organs (correct)
  • Secondary lymphoid organs
  • What are strategies for inducing tolerance being tested for?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best explains the concept of immunologic tolerance?

    <p>Lymphocytes with the ability to recognize self antigens are constantly being generated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are self antigens normally seen by lymphocytes?

    <p>Many self antigens have ready access to the immune system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the mechanisms that prevent immune responses to self antigens fail?

    <p>The immune system attacks the individual's own cells and tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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