Immunology Basics Quiz

The term 'immunity' is derived from a Latin word (immunitus) which referred to the protection from legal persecution offered to the roman senators.

The science that deals with study of body’s defense factors and mechanisms acting to remove or eliminate harmful agents entering the body.

A system which is involved in the prevention and control of disease.

<p>A type of glycoprotein molecule, also called immunoglobulin, produced by a special cell called B-lymphocyte that binds to antigen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A substance that is capable of reacting with the products of a specific immune response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-specific immunity has immediate response, is not antigen specific, has no memory cells, and involves cells like phagocyte cells and NK cells. Specific immunity has a lag time between exposure and response, is antigen specific, has memory cells, and involves cells like B-lymphocyte and T-cell (Natural Killer cell) lymphocyte. It also involves blood proteins like antibodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Racial differences, genetics, age, hormones, sex, and nutrition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The types of specific immunity are natural specific immunity (passive and active) and artificial specific immunity (passive and active).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Serology studies the reactions that occur between antigens and antibodies outside the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vaccination like tetanus toxoid is an example of artificial specific immunity (active type).</p> Signup and view all the answers