16 Questions
Who coined the term 'Immunology' and received the Nobel Prize for his work on immunity?
Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov
What did Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov first observe, which is the body's defense mechanism against foreign bodies?
Phagocytosis
In which year did Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov and Paul Ehrlich receive the Nobel Prize for their work on immunity?
1908
Which field of medicine particularly benefits from applications of immunology?
Organ transplantation
What did Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov notice surrounding the thorns pinned into starfish larvae?
Unusual cells
What is the primary focus of immunology in states of both health and diseases?
Physiological functioning of the immune system
What is the central science of immunology?
Immunology
Which of the following is not considered as an important lymphoid organ of the immune system?
Gallbladder
What are the cells involved in recognizing antigens within the immune system?
Lymphocytes
Which immune system component is responsible for neutralizing disease-causing microorganisms?
Antibodies
What is defined as anything that elicits the generation of antibodies?
Antigen
Which component of the immune system has the capability of self and non-self-recognition?
Adaptive immune system
Which pair represents the cell-mediated components of the acquired immune system?
T cells and B cells
What are the specific proteins released from a certain class of immune cells known as B lymphocytes?
(Ig) Immunoglobulins
What did Thucydides note during the plague of Athens in 430 BCE?
People who had recovered from a previous bout of the disease could nurse the sick without contracting the illness a second time.
Which field does classical immunology tie in with?
Epidemiology and Medicine
Test your knowledge of the basic concepts and principles of immunology with this quiz. Explore topics such as immune system functioning, immunological disorders, and characteristics of immune system components.
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