28 Questions
What is the main reason antibiotics can kill bacteria?
They target key processes in bacteria like cell wall production
Which organ is NOT part of the immune system listed in the text?
Liver
What type of cells are responsible for producing antibodies in the immune system?
Lymphocytes
Which molecules play a role in the immune system by enhancing the body's defense mechanisms?
Cytokines
What is the primary function of natural killer lymphocytes in the immune system?
Destroy infected cells
What is the key feature of adaptive immunity compared to innate immunity?
Adaptive immunity is acquired through genetic events and cellular growth
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the humoral immune response?
Involves the direct killing of infected cells
What was the key discovery made by Edward Jenner in 1796?
He discovered that cowpox vaccination protected against smallpox
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of adaptive immunity?
Relies on innate genetic mechanisms
What was the key discovery made by Louis Pasteur in the 1880s?
He discovered that old cultures of cholera did not kill chickens and that chickens became immune
What is the key difference between cell-mediated and humoral immune responses?
Cell-mediated responses are mediated by T-lymphocytes, while humoral responses are mediated by B-lymphocytes
What is the primary function of the innate immune system?
To provide a rapid, non-specific response to pathogens
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the innate immune system?
Leads to clonal expansion of immune cells
Which of the following is a cellular mechanism of the innate immune system?
Natural killer cell activity
What is the primary function of the adaptive immune system?
To generate long-lasting, pathogen-specific immunity
Which of the following is NOT a component of the innate immune system's humoral mechanisms?
Antibodies
Which of the following is a key function of eosinophils in the innate immune system?
Recruitment of other immune cells
What did Von Behring and Kitasato discover in 1890 related to diphtheriae?
Antitoxins for diphtheria
Which scientist proposed the idea of cells like phagocytes contributing to the immune state of animals?
Metchinkoff
What did Karl Landsteiner discover in 1901 that revolutionized blood transfusions?
Different blood types
What can happen if blood from two individuals with incompatible blood groups is mixed during a transfusion?
Blood clumping
Which type of cells and organs are part of the integrated body system involved in maintaining health according to modern immunology?
Thymus, spleen, and lymph node
What is the main function of the immune system according to modern theory?
Fighting against infections
What is the primary role of the immune system?
To defend against microbes and their toxic effects
What is the difference between viruses and bacteria in terms of treating infections?
Bacteria can be killed with antibiotics, but viruses cannot.
What is the definition of immunology according to the passage?
The study of the structure and function of the immune system.
What is the meaning of the word "immunis" in Latin, which the term "immunology" stems from?
Exempt
Which of the following is not a major principle of the human immune response outlined in the passage?
Acquired immunity
Test your knowledge on Immunology and Vaccines with this quiz based on the objectives and content from Dr. Muna Oqal's course at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hashemite University. Explore the definition, importance, historical background, and major principles of human immune response.
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