Immunology Overview Quiz

Questions and Answers

Plasma cells ________.

have a great deal of rough endoplasmic reticulum reflecting the fact that they secrete a tremendous amount of protein (antibody)

Allergens differ from antigens because ________.

allergens produce an abnormally large immune response to what is an otherwise harmless particle

Vaccines work by ________.

priming the adaptive immunity with a relatively harmless primary exposure

Monoclonal antibodies are used in clinical laboratory diagnosis because they bind to many antigenic determinants.

False Signup and view all the answers

Activated T cells and macrophages release ________ to mobilize immune cells.

cytokines Signup and view all the answers

Which immunoglobulin class is the most abundant antibody in plasma?

IgG Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following examples below describes an autoimmune disease?

Antibody binding to acetylcholine receptors of the motor end plate resulting in muscle weakness. Signup and view all the answers

Fever is thought to be a beneficial response because it makes iron and zinc less available to support bacterial growth.

True Signup and view all the answers

First line of defense.

skin and mucous membranes Signup and view all the answers

Second line of defense.

inflammatory response Signup and view all the answers

Third line of defense.

cellular and humoral immunity Signup and view all the answers

Innate defense system.

Inflammatory response and skin and mucous membranes Signup and view all the answers

Adaptive defense system.

cellular and humoral immunity Signup and view all the answers

Membrane attack complex (MAC) kills by ________.

disrupting the selective permeability of a bacteria's plasma membrane Signup and view all the answers

Virus-infected cells secrete interferons to warn other cells of the presence of virus.

True Signup and view all the answers

The directional movement of cells in response to chemicals is called chemotaxis.

True Signup and view all the answers

The redness and heat of an inflamed area are due to a local hyperemia caused by ________.

vasodilation Signup and view all the answers

During inflammation, fluids will passively diffuse out of blood vessels into the nearby infected tissues. This implies all of the following EXCEPT ________.

B-lymphocytes will differentiate to become plasma cells Signup and view all the answers

The nucleotide sequence within the genes that produce B cell receptor and antibodies are reshuffled by a process called somatic recombination.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a role of activated complement?

prevention of immediate hypersensitivity reactions Signup and view all the answers

Subacute hypersensitivities are categorically less harmful than acute (immediate) hypersensitivities.

False Signup and view all the answers

Natural killer cells destroy target cells or pathogens by ingestion and destruction of particulate matter in a process called phagocytosis.

False Signup and view all the answers

T helper cells ________.

function in the adaptive immune system activation Signup and view all the answers

Area where B cells become immunocompetent.

bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

Area where T cells become immunocompetent.

thymus Signup and view all the answers

Area where activated immunocompetent B and T cells recirculate.

blood and lymph Signup and view all the answers

Area seeded by immunocompetent B and T cells.

lymph nodes, spleen and other lymph tissues Signup and view all the answers

The respiratory burst produced by activated macrophages releases free radicals which are effective at killing pathogens.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is a false or incorrect statement?

After becoming immunocompetent, the naive T cells and B cells are exported to the bone marrow where the encounters with antigens occur. Signup and view all the answers

Soluble proteins secreted by plasma cells are called antibodies.

True Signup and view all the answers

Enables quick and efficient response to secondary exposure to antigen.

memory cell Signup and view all the answers

Slows or stops the immune response.

regulatory T cell Signup and view all the answers

Kills cancer cells and virus infected body cells.

cytotoxic T cell Signup and view all the answers

Forms antibody producing cells.

B cell Signup and view all the answers

Absence results in no immune response.

helper T cell Signup and view all the answers

B lymphocytes develop immunocompetence in the ________.

bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true of antigens?

Antigens are substances that activate the adaptive immune response. Signup and view all the answers

T cells are differentiated into two groups based on their glycoproteins: CD4 or CD8. Which of the following is true of CD4 T cells?

they become helper T cells Signup and view all the answers

A cellular component of the innate defenses includes ________.

natural killer cells Signup and view all the answers

Small molecules that bind with self-proteins to produce antigenic substances are called ________.

haptens Signup and view all the answers

B lymphocytes are categorized as part of the adaptive branch of the immune system for all of the following reasons but one. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons?

They are a first line of defense that can begin killing pathogens immediately. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about T cells?

Their proliferation is enhanced by interleukins 1 and 2. Signup and view all the answers

Immediate and subacute hypersensitivities are caused by that trigger the release of .

antibodies; histamine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is associated with passive immunity?

passage of IgG antibodies from a pregnant mother to her fetus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true of incomplete antigens (haptens)?

Incomplete antigens are only immunogenic when attached to protein carriers. Signup and view all the answers

The primary immune response ________.

has a lag period while B cells proliferate and differentiate into plasma cells Signup and view all the answers

B cells respond to the initial antigen challenge by ________.

producing progeny cells that include plasma cells and memory cells Signup and view all the answers

Viral infection will provoke cell mediated immunity but will not activate a humoral response.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of T cell?

antigenic Signup and view all the answers

Tissue rejection after an organ transplant is least likely due to the action of _________.

regulatory T cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the statements below does NOT describe antigens?

Antigens only come from microbes. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is characteristic of complete antigens?

reactivity with an antibody Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the inflammatory response?

replaces injured tissues with connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

Inflammation ________.

brings more leukocytes to the site of infection Signup and view all the answers

Monoclonal antibodies are used for the diagnosis of all of the following EXCEPT ________.

elevated blood glucose Signup and view all the answers

Select the correct statement about antigens.

One antigen may have many different antigenic determinants and may therefore cause the formation of more than one antibody. Signup and view all the answers

Natural killer (NK) cells ________.

can kill cancer cells before the adaptive immune system is activated Signup and view all the answers

Without the positive selection process in lymphocyte maturation ________.

T cells would not be able to properly bind to APC's and therefore not be activated by them Signup and view all the answers

T-cell activation requires ________.

antigen binding and co-stimulation Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are true of the classical pathway of complement activation except one. Select the one answer that does NOT describe the classical pathway of complement activation.

It activates T helper cells by presenting antigen to them. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Plasma Cells

Plasma cells have extensive rough endoplasmic reticulum for high protein (antibody) secretion.
They are crucial in the immune response due to their ability to produce antibodies.

Allergens vs. Antigens

Allergens trigger an excessive immune response to typically harmless substances.
Differentiating allergens from antigens is important for understanding allergic reactions.

Vaccines

Vaccines prime the adaptive immune system by exposing it to a harmless form of an antigen.

Monoclonal Antibodies

Monoclonal antibodies do not bind to multiple antigenic determinants, challenging their use in diagnostics.

Immune Cell Communication

Activated T cells and macrophages release cytokines to recruit and activate other immune cells.

Immunoglobulin Class

IgG is the most prevalent antibody found in plasma, pivotal for immune defense.

Autoimmune Disease Example

An autoimmune condition can arise when antibodies bind to acetylcholine receptors, leading to muscle weakness.

Fever Benefits

Fever functions as a defense mechanism by sequestering iron and zinc, which are essential for bacterial growth.

Lines of Defense in Immunity

The first line of defense consists of skin and mucous membranes.
The second line of defense involves the inflammatory response.
The third line encompasses cellular and humoral immunity.

Response Mechanisms

The innate defense system includes both the inflammatory response and skin/mucous membranes.
The adaptive system focuses on specific immune functions through cellular and humoral mechanisms.

Membrane Attack Complex (MAC)

The MAC disrupts the selective permeability of bacterial plasma membranes, leading to cell death.

Interferons

Interferons produced by infected cells alert neighboring cells to inhibit viral replication.

Chemotaxis

The movement of cells towards chemical gradients is called chemotaxis, essential for immune responses.

Inflammation Characteristics

Local hyperemia causing redness and heat is due to vasodilation during inflammation.
Increased permeability of capillaries allows fluid to leak into infected tissues.

B Cell and Antibody Diversity

Somatic recombination generates diverse nucleotide sequences in B cell receptors and antibodies.

Activation of T Cells

CD4 T cells differentiate into helper T cells, essential for guiding immune responses.

Antigens

Antigens are substances that activate the adaptive immune response, typically containing multiple antigenic determinants.

Memory Cells

Memory cells enable rapid response during subsequent exposures to the same antigen.

Helper T Cells' Role

Helper T cells are essential for mounting an effective immune response, and their absence results in no immune activation.

Passive Immunity

Passage of IgG antibodies from mother to fetus is an example of passive immunity.

Incomplete Antigens (Haptens)

Haptens can elicit immune responses only when coupled with larger protein carriers.

Primary Immune Response

The initial immune response has a lag period while B cells differentiate before producing antibodies.

Viral Infections

Viral infections activate both cell-mediated and humoral immune responses, countering misconceptions that suggest otherwise.

Inflammatory Response

The inflammatory response enhances leukocyte recruitment to sites of infection and is vital for healing.

Natural Killer Cells

NK cells are a vital part of innate immunity, killing cancer and infected cells before adaptive immunity is fully engaged.

T Cell Activation

T cell activation necessitates both antigen binding and co-stimulation to proceed effectively.

Classical Pathway of Complement Activation

The classical pathway enhances inflammation and opsonization but does not activate T cells by presenting antigens to them.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts in immunology, including the functions of plasma cells, the difference between allergens and antigens, and the role of vaccines in immune response. Explore the importance of monoclonal antibodies and cytokine communication in the immune system.

Immunology Overview Quiz

Questions and Answers

Plasma cells ________.

Allergens differ from antigens because ________.

Vaccines work by ________.

Monoclonal antibodies are used in clinical laboratory diagnosis because they bind to many antigenic determinants.

Activated T cells and macrophages release ________ to mobilize immune cells.

Which immunoglobulin class is the most abundant antibody in plasma?

Which of the following examples below describes an autoimmune disease?

Fever is thought to be a beneficial response because it makes iron and zinc less available to support bacterial growth.

First line of defense.

Second line of defense.

Third line of defense.

Innate defense system.

Adaptive defense system.

Membrane attack complex (MAC) kills by ________.

Virus-infected cells secrete interferons to warn other cells of the presence of virus.

The directional movement of cells in response to chemicals is called chemotaxis.

The redness and heat of an inflamed area are due to a local hyperemia caused by ________.

During inflammation, fluids will passively diffuse out of blood vessels into the nearby infected tissues. This implies all of the following EXCEPT ________.

The nucleotide sequence within the genes that produce B cell receptor and antibodies are reshuffled by a process called somatic recombination.

Which of the following is NOT a role of activated complement?

Subacute hypersensitivities are categorically less harmful than acute (immediate) hypersensitivities.

Natural killer cells destroy target cells or pathogens by ingestion and destruction of particulate matter in a process called phagocytosis.

T helper cells ________.

Area where B cells become immunocompetent.

Area where T cells become immunocompetent.

Area where activated immunocompetent B and T cells recirculate.

Area seeded by immunocompetent B and T cells.

The respiratory burst produced by activated macrophages releases free radicals which are effective at killing pathogens.

Which of the following statements is a false or incorrect statement?

Soluble proteins secreted by plasma cells are called antibodies.

Enables quick and efficient response to secondary exposure to antigen.

Slows or stops the immune response.

Kills cancer cells and virus infected body cells.

Forms antibody producing cells.

Absence results in no immune response.

B lymphocytes develop immunocompetence in the ________.

Which of the following is true of antigens?

T cells are differentiated into two groups based on their glycoproteins: CD4 or CD8. Which of the following is true of CD4 T cells?

A cellular component of the innate defenses includes ________.

Small molecules that bind with self-proteins to produce antigenic substances are called ________.

B lymphocytes are categorized as part of the adaptive branch of the immune system for all of the following reasons but one. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons?

Which statement is true about T cells?

Immediate and subacute hypersensitivities are caused by ________ that trigger the release of ________.

Which of the following is associated with passive immunity?

Which of the following is true of incomplete antigens (haptens)?

The primary immune response ________.

B cells respond to the initial antigen challenge by ________.

Viral infection will provoke cell mediated immunity but will not activate a humoral response.

Which of the following is NOT a type of T cell?

Tissue rejection after an organ transplant is least likely due to the action of _________.

Which of the statements below does NOT describe antigens?

Which of the following is characteristic of complete antigens?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the inflammatory response?

Inflammation ________.

Monoclonal antibodies are used for the diagnosis of all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Select the correct statement about antigens.

Natural killer (NK) cells ________.

Without the positive selection process in lymphocyte maturation ________.

T-cell activation requires ________.

All of the following are true of the classical pathway of complement activation except one. Select the one answer that does NOT describe the classical pathway of complement activation.

Study Notes

Plasma Cells

Allergens vs. Antigens

Vaccines

Monoclonal Antibodies

Immune Cell Communication

Immunoglobulin Class

Autoimmune Disease Example

Fever Benefits

Lines of Defense in Immunity

Response Mechanisms

Membrane Attack Complex (MAC)

Interferons

Chemotaxis

Inflammation Characteristics

B Cell and Antibody Diversity

Activation of T Cells

Antigens

Immediate and subacute hypersensitivities are caused by that trigger the release of .