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What is the role of plasma cells?
What is the role of plasma cells?
- Activate B lymphocytes
- Secrete antibodies (correct)
- Activate complement
- Trigger mast cell degranulation
Which type of antibody is good at causing antigen clumping and activating complement?
Which type of antibody is good at causing antigen clumping and activating complement?
- IgA
- IgE (correct)
- IgD
- None of the above
What is the first type of antibody to be secreted in response to a new antigen?
What is the first type of antibody to be secreted in response to a new antigen?
- IgA
- IgE
- IgD (correct)
- None of the above
What happens when some of the B cells differentiate into memory B cells?
What happens when some of the B cells differentiate into memory B cells?
What is the function of the activation receptor for MHC class I molecules?
What is the function of the activation receptor for MHC class I molecules?
How does the body respond to a vaccine?
How does the body respond to a vaccine?
What is the purpose of the membrane attack complex?
What is the purpose of the membrane attack complex?
What is the role of the reduction in MHC class I molecules?
What is the role of the reduction in MHC class I molecules?
Which type of immunity is slower and specific in targeting pathogens?
Which type of immunity is slower and specific in targeting pathogens?
Which specialized lymphoid organ monitors blood?
Which specialized lymphoid organ monitors blood?
Which element is not part of the innate immune system?
Which element is not part of the innate immune system?
What is the main function of natural killer (NK) cells in the immune system?
What is the main function of natural killer (NK) cells in the immune system?
What is the normal range for hematocrit?
What is the normal range for hematocrit?
Which plasma protein is responsible for generating colloid osmotic pressure?
Which plasma protein is responsible for generating colloid osmotic pressure?
What is the primary function of thrombocytes in the blood?
What is the primary function of thrombocytes in the blood?
What is the main function of granulocytes in the blood?
What is the main function of granulocytes in the blood?
What is the role of erythrocytes in the blood?
What is the role of erythrocytes in the blood?
In the given case study, what could be a possible reason for Erica's symptoms?
In the given case study, what could be a possible reason for Erica's symptoms?
