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Which division of the immune system is inborn, non-specific, and does not have memory?
Which division of the immune system is inborn, non-specific, and does not have memory?
- Adaptive immunity
- Innate immunity (correct)
- Humoral immunity
- Cellular immunity
What is the first line of defense in the innate immune response that includes mechanical and chemical barriers?
What is the first line of defense in the innate immune response that includes mechanical and chemical barriers?
- Interferon
- Humoral components
- Mechanical barriers (correct)
- Phagocytosis
Which of the following is a humoral (soluble) component in the second line of the innate immune response?
Which of the following is a humoral (soluble) component in the second line of the innate immune response?
- C-reactive protein (CRP)
- Complement (correct)
- Lysozyme
- Interferon
What is the process of engulfing bacteria after entering blood or tissue fluid in the immune system known as?
What is the process of engulfing bacteria after entering blood or tissue fluid in the immune system known as?
Which component creates an acidic pH in the adult female vaginal, serving as a biological barrier in the immune system?
Which component creates an acidic pH in the adult female vaginal, serving as a biological barrier in the immune system?
Which division of the immune system is acquired, specific, and has delayed memory?
Which division of the immune system is acquired, specific, and has delayed memory?
Which type of immune response is mediated by antibodies secreted by B lymphocytes?
Which type of immune response is mediated by antibodies secreted by B lymphocytes?
Which type of antigen includes substances like bacterial cell wall and viral particles?
Which type of antigen includes substances like bacterial cell wall and viral particles?
Which class of immunoglobulins constitutes approximately 75% of all immunoglobulins?
Which class of immunoglobulins constitutes approximately 75% of all immunoglobulins?
Which type of immune response is mediated by T-lymphocytes and eliminates intracellular microbes like viruses?
Which type of immune response is mediated by T-lymphocytes and eliminates intracellular microbes like viruses?
Which class of immunoglobulins is mainly involved in primary immune responses?
Which class of immunoglobulins is mainly involved in primary immune responses?
Which type of antigen includes substances like portions of milk and blood groups?
Which type of antigen includes substances like portions of milk and blood groups?
Which enzyme produced by Staphylococcus aureus causes the lysis of erythrocytes?
Which enzyme produced by Staphylococcus aureus causes the lysis of erythrocytes?
What is the characteristic appearance of Staphylococcus aureus colonies on mannitol salt agar?
What is the characteristic appearance of Staphylococcus aureus colonies on mannitol salt agar?
In which type of infections does Staphylococcus aureus commonly cause abscesses and boils?
In which type of infections does Staphylococcus aureus commonly cause abscesses and boils?
What is the morphology of Staphylococcus aureus?
What is the morphology of Staphylococcus aureus?
Which agar shows beta hemolysis when Staphylococcus aureus is cultured?
Which agar shows beta hemolysis when Staphylococcus aureus is cultured?
Which virulence factor of Staph. aureus causes food poisoning?
Which virulence factor of Staph. aureus causes food poisoning?
What is the classification of streptococci based on the type of hemolysis on blood agar?
What is the classification of streptococci based on the type of hemolysis on blood agar?
Which virulence factor of Streptococcus pyogenes protects bacteria against phagocytosis?
Which virulence factor of Streptococcus pyogenes protects bacteria against phagocytosis?
Which disease is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and presents as cellulitis infection of the deep layer of the skin?
Which disease is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and presents as cellulitis infection of the deep layer of the skin?
What is the laboratory specimen used for the diagnosis of Neisseria infections?
What is the laboratory specimen used for the diagnosis of Neisseria infections?
Which type of streptococci exhibits complete hemolysis (clear zone) on blood agar?
Which type of streptococci exhibits complete hemolysis (clear zone) on blood agar?
Which enzyme produced by Streptococcus pyogenes is used in the treatment of pulmonary emboli?
Which enzyme produced by Streptococcus pyogenes is used in the treatment of pulmonary emboli?
What is the morphology of Neisseria bacteria?
What is the morphology of Neisseria bacteria?
What is the characteristic cultural feature of Streptococcus pyogenes on blood agar?
What is the characteristic cultural feature of Streptococcus pyogenes on blood agar?
What is the function of Streptolysin produced by Streptococcus pyogenes?
What is the function of Streptolysin produced by Streptococcus pyogenes?
