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What are the two classes of MHC proteins found in the body?
What are the two classes of MHC proteins found in the body?
What type of graft is transplanted from one part of the body to another?
What type of graft is transplanted from one part of the body to another?
What is the primary function of Toll-like receptors in the immune response?
What is the primary function of Toll-like receptors in the immune response?
What is the purpose of ABO blood typing?
What is the purpose of ABO blood typing?
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What is the purpose of a cytotoxic cross match test in transplantation?
What is the purpose of a cytotoxic cross match test in transplantation?
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What is the primary function of phagocytosis in the immune response?
What is the primary function of phagocytosis in the immune response?
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What type of antibody is typically attached to the surface of B cells?
What type of antibody is typically attached to the surface of B cells?
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What is the primary function of lymph nodes in the immune system?
What is the primary function of lymph nodes in the immune system?
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What is the role of CD8+ T cells in the adaptive immune system?
What is the role of CD8+ T cells in the adaptive immune system?
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What is the term for the small, accessible portion of an antigen that is recognized by lymphocytes?
What is the term for the small, accessible portion of an antigen that is recognized by lymphocytes?
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What type of antibody is responsible for preventing attachment of pathogens to epithelial cell surfaces?
What type of antibody is responsible for preventing attachment of pathogens to epithelial cell surfaces?
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What is the term for the binding of the Fc portion of an antibody to the Fc-receptor on an effector cell?
What is the term for the binding of the Fc portion of an antibody to the Fc-receptor on an effector cell?
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What is the estimated number of different antibody molecules in an individual?
What is the estimated number of different antibody molecules in an individual?
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What is the primary reason for using humanized antibodies over mouse antibodies?
What is the primary reason for using humanized antibodies over mouse antibodies?
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What is the primary site of mucosal immunity in the body?
What is the primary site of mucosal immunity in the body?
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What is the primary function of macrophages in the immune system?
What is the primary function of macrophages in the immune system?
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