5 Questions
Allografts are rejected in response to MHC molecules, which are highly ______
polymorphic
Transplantation of solid organs like liver, kidney, and heart have become nearly routine due to greater understanding of humoral and cellular immune response, the development of immunosuppressive drugs, and understanding of the role of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) antigens, also known as human leukocyte antigen (HLA) and cell surface antigens that determine whether transplanted tissue is recognized as ______ or not
foreign
Transplanted tissue can be categorized as allogeneic if the donor and recipient share similar ______ types
HLA
Host T cells directly recognize the allogeneic (foreign) MHC molecules that are expressed on graft cells in a process known as ______ recognition
direct
Rejection of allografts is a response to MHC molecules, which are so polymorphic that no two individuals are likely to express exactly the same set of MHC molecules, except for ______
twins
Test your knowledge of diseases of the immune system with this quiz covering hypersensitivity reactions (allergies) and transplantation immunopathology. Explore topics such as the immune response, immunosuppressive drugs, and the role of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in transplantation.
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