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Which immunoglobulin is the most abundant and critical in immune defense?
Which immunoglobulin is the most abundant and critical in immune defense?
What treatment method is specifically aimed at reducing autoantibody levels in autoimmune diseases?
What treatment method is specifically aimed at reducing autoantibody levels in autoimmune diseases?
Which cytokine is essential for the activation and proliferation of cytotoxic T-lymphocytes?
Which cytokine is essential for the activation and proliferation of cytotoxic T-lymphocytes?
Class II MHC molecules are primarily expressed on which type of cells?
Class II MHC molecules are primarily expressed on which type of cells?
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What mechanism do cytotoxic T cells use to induce cell destruction?
What mechanism do cytotoxic T cells use to induce cell destruction?
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Interferons are primarily produced by which type of cells?
Interferons are primarily produced by which type of cells?
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Which immunoglobulin is the only one that crosses the placenta to provide passive immunity to newborns?
Which immunoglobulin is the only one that crosses the placenta to provide passive immunity to newborns?
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Which type of immunoglobulin is primarily involved in mucosal immunity?
Which type of immunoglobulin is primarily involved in mucosal immunity?
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What is the primary role of TLRs in the immune system?
What is the primary role of TLRs in the immune system?
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Which cytokine is essential for promoting interferon-gamma production?
Which cytokine is essential for promoting interferon-gamma production?
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Which immunoglobulins are known for their antitumor activity?
Which immunoglobulins are known for their antitumor activity?
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What contributes to tumor development despite the presence of an immune response?
What contributes to tumor development despite the presence of an immune response?
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Which of the following molecules acts as a complement inhibitor?
Which of the following molecules acts as a complement inhibitor?
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Induced tolerance is characterized by which of the following?
Induced tolerance is characterized by which of the following?
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What is the primary function of the Fc-fragment of the antibody?
What is the primary function of the Fc-fragment of the antibody?
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What is the mechanism that transports immunoglobulins across epithelial cells?
What is the mechanism that transports immunoglobulins across epithelial cells?
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Which statement correctly describes the activity of NK cells?
Which statement correctly describes the activity of NK cells?
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Which types of cells are primarily responsible for phagocytosis in the body?
Which types of cells are primarily responsible for phagocytosis in the body?
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What molecules are expressed on antigen-presenting cells to activate naive CD4+ T-lymphocytes?
What molecules are expressed on antigen-presenting cells to activate naive CD4+ T-lymphocytes?
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What is the main function of Th1 cells in the immune response?
What is the main function of Th1 cells in the immune response?
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Which immune system is responsible for non-specific defense mechanisms?
Which immune system is responsible for non-specific defense mechanisms?
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Which receptor is involved in the activation of B lymphocytes in response to T-dependent antigens?
Which receptor is involved in the activation of B lymphocytes in response to T-dependent antigens?
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Which protein is activated by triggering the classical pathway of the complement system?
Which protein is activated by triggering the classical pathway of the complement system?
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Which statement about nonspecific defense factors is true?
Which statement about nonspecific defense factors is true?
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Which molecule is NOT considered a humoral factor of nonspecific defense?
Which molecule is NOT considered a humoral factor of nonspecific defense?
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What is the primary role of regulatory T cells (Treg)?
What is the primary role of regulatory T cells (Treg)?
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The CD4 molecule is designed to bind to which of the following?
The CD4 molecule is designed to bind to which of the following?
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What process in the thymus ensures tolerance to self-antigens?
What process in the thymus ensures tolerance to self-antigens?
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Cells preferentially activated via TLRs include which of the following?
Cells preferentially activated via TLRs include which of the following?
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Which immunoglobulin is predominant in upper respiratory tract secretion in healthy humans?
Which immunoglobulin is predominant in upper respiratory tract secretion in healthy humans?
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Which type of microscopy is commonly used to differentiate and count various types of leukocytes?
Which type of microscopy is commonly used to differentiate and count various types of leukocytes?
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What structure is required for interaction between a T cell and an antigen-presenting cell?
What structure is required for interaction between a T cell and an antigen-presenting cell?
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Which surface marker is used to identify T-lymphocytes?
Which surface marker is used to identify T-lymphocytes?
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Serum immunoglobulin levels are indicative of the activity in which immune system?
Serum immunoglobulin levels are indicative of the activity in which immune system?
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In a viral infection, the T-killer interacts with which molecule?
In a viral infection, the T-killer interacts with which molecule?
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What assay can involve labelled antigens or antibodies for specific detection?
What assay can involve labelled antigens or antibodies for specific detection?
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What is the function of type I interferons (alpha and beta) in the immune response?
What is the function of type I interferons (alpha and beta) in the immune response?
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Which mechanism is characteristic of NK-cell activation?
Which mechanism is characteristic of NK-cell activation?
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In an ELISA assay, what is the typical label used for the antigen or antibody?
In an ELISA assay, what is the typical label used for the antigen or antibody?
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CD19 serves as a marker for which cell type?
CD19 serves as a marker for which cell type?
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What is the primary use of the EAC-rosette formation reaction?
What is the primary use of the EAC-rosette formation reaction?
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Th2 activating cells (2nd order helper cells) are associated with which pathway of the immune response?
Th2 activating cells (2nd order helper cells) are associated with which pathway of the immune response?
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Which immunoglobulin is responsible for mediating immediate-type hypersensitivity?
Which immunoglobulin is responsible for mediating immediate-type hypersensitivity?
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Which cells are primarily involved in delayed-type hypersensitivity responses?
Which cells are primarily involved in delayed-type hypersensitivity responses?
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What is typically the result of hypersensitivity reactions?
What is typically the result of hypersensitivity reactions?
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What characterizes anaphylaxis?
What characterizes anaphylaxis?
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What immune cells participate in the delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction?
What immune cells participate in the delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction?
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What condition can develop due to Rh incompatibility during pregnancy?
What condition can develop due to Rh incompatibility during pregnancy?
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Which interleukin is essential for eosinophil activation in allergic responses?
Which interleukin is essential for eosinophil activation in allergic responses?
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What process generates specific antibody diversity during B cell development?
What process generates specific antibody diversity during B cell development?
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Study Notes
Immunoglobulins (Igs)
- IgG is the most abundant Ig, crucial for immune defense.
- IgA is prevalent in mucosal secretions, like the respiratory tract.
- IgM is found in the blood, often the first responder.
- IgE is involved in allergic reactions.
Autoantibody Reduction
- Plasmapheresis removes autoantibodies from the blood.
T-Lymphocyte Activation
- IL-2 is key for activating cytotoxic T-lymphocytes.
MHC Class II Expression
- Class II MHC molecules are primarily found on antigen-presenting cells (APCs).
T-Killer Cell Mechanism
- Cytotoxic T cells induce apoptosis in unhealthy cells.
Interferon Production
- Leukocytes, like dendritic cells, produce interferons in response to viral threats.
Newborn Immunoglobulin
- IgG is the only Ig that crosses the placenta, providing passive immunity to newborns.
Fc Fragment Function
- The Fc fragment activates innate immune cells (e.g., macrophages, neutrophils).
NK Cell Characteristics
- NK cells directly kill target cells without phagocytosis.
CD4+ T-Lymphocyte Activation
- MHC Class II and co-stimulatory signals (e.g., CD80) are needed for activation.
B-Lymphocyte Activation
- BCR (B cell receptor) binds antigens to activate B cells.
Antibody Production
- Plasma cells secrete antibodies.
Complement System Activation
- C1 activates the classical complement pathway.
Regulatory T Cells (Treg)
- Treg cells suppress the immune response.
CD4 Molecule Binding
- CD4 binds to MHC Class II molecules.
Mucosal Immunoglobulin
- IgA is the primary immunoglobulin in upper respiratory tract secretions.
T Cell-APC Interaction
- The immunological synapse is the interaction site between a T cell and an APC.
T-Killer Co-operation
- T-killer cells interact with MHC class I molecules (e.g., in viral infections).
Type I Interferon Function
- Type I interferons (e.g., alpha, beta) are crucial for anti-viral immunity.
NK Cell Activation
- NK cells are activated when MHC Class I molecules are absent.
CD19 Marker
- CD19 is a marker for B cells.
Th2 Cell Function
- Th2 cells promote the antibody production part of the immune response.
TLR Function
- TLRs recognize pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs).
Interferon-Gamma Promotion
- IL-12 promotes interferon-gamma production.
Immunoglobulins with Antitumor Activity
- IgG and IgM show antitumor activity through targeting.
Tumor Development and Immunity
- Tumors develop when the immune response fails to recognize tumor antigens effectively.
Complement Inhibitors
- DAF (Decay Accelerating Factor) is a complement inhibitor by accelerating C3 and C5 convertase decay.
Induced Tolerance
- Induced tolerance is formed later in life, maintains immune homeostasis, and can be reversed..
Immunoglobulin Transport
- Transcytosis moves immunoglobulins across epithelial barriers into secretions.
Phagocytic Cells
- Macrophages, neutrophils, and dendritic cells are phagocytic cells.
Th1 Cell Function
- Th1 cells are essential for cell-mediated immunity, aiding in responses to intracellular pathogens.
Non-Specific Defense
- Non-specific defense systems act immediately without needing prior antigen encounter.
Non-Specific Humoral Factors
- Complement, lysozyme, and interferons are non-specific humoral factors.
TLR-Activated Cells
- Macrophages, dendritic cells, neutrophils, and B cells are all activated via TLR.
Thymus Tolerance Mechanisms
- Negative selection eliminates T cells recognizing self-antigens in the thymus.
Leukocyte Determination
- Light microscopy is used to differentiate and count leukocytes.
Lymphocyte Identification
- CD3 and CD19 mark T and B lymphocytes, respectively.
Serum Immunoglobulin Reflection
- Serum immunoglobulin levels reflect the status of the humoral immune system.
ELISA Assay
- ELISA uses enzymatic labels for antigen or antibody detection.
EAC-Rosette Test
- The EAC-rosette test is used to determine the number of lymphocytes, primarily T cells.
Immediate-Type Hypersensitivity (IHT)
- IgE mediates IHT responses (e.g., allergic reactions).
Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity (DHT)
- DHT involves T lymphocytes
Hypersensitivity Manifestation
- Hypersensitivity reactions result in tissue damage due to excessive immune response.
Anaphylaxis
- Anaphylaxis is a rapid, life-threatening allergic reaction.
DHT Cell Participants
- T lymphocytes are crucial for DHT reactions.
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
- Rh incompatibility and ABO incompatibility cause hemolytic disease of the newborn.
Eosinophil Activation
- IL-5 is a key cytokine for eosinophil activation during allergic responses.
Antibody Diversity
- Antibody diversity results from gene segment recombination during B cell development.
Monoclonal Antibody Production
- Hybridoma technology produces monoclonal antibodies.
T-Killer Cytotoxicity
- T killers utilize enzymatic perforation to induce target cell death.
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This quiz covers essential concepts in immunology, including the roles of different immunoglobulins, the mechanisms of T-lymphocyte activation, and the importance of autoantibody reduction in treatments. Test your knowledge on cytokines, MHC class II expression, and much more related to the immune system's function.
