75 Questions
What are microorganisms that cause disease called?
Pathogens
What is a foreign substance that triggers an immune response defined as?
Antigens
Which type of cell produces antibodies?
B cells
What is the main function of vaccines?
They make a person produce antibodies for a certain pathogen
What is the primary target of HIV in the immune system?
Helper T cells
What is the main function of antibodies?
Neutralize toxins
What is the primary function of antibiotics?
Treat bacterial infections
How does the immune system remember a pathogen?
By forming memory cells
What are the body's nonspecific defenses against pathogens?
Mucus, sweat, tears
What is one component of the body's first line of defense against infection?
Mucus
During cell mediated immunity, which type of cell allows the body to respond faster if the antigen enters the body again?
Memory T-cells
What is the name of the immunity you develop over your lifetime?
Acquired immunity
Which cell produces antigens?
B cells
What is the class of protein that inhibits virus replication and activates the immune system?
Interferon
What is the name given to the blood level of a specific antibody?
Titer
What is the function of humoral immunity?
Producing antibodies
What are the signs of infection?
Fever, anorexia, and increase in WBC
What is the name of the phagocyte that has pieces of the cell membrane of the pathogen inserted on its own?
Antigen presenting cell
What is the name of the antibody found in plasma and tissue fluids?
IgG
What type of immunity develops in response to an infection or a vaccination?
Active immunity
What is the role of histamine in inflammation?
Causing blood vessels to dilate
Which cells are primarily involved in histamine release?
IgE antibodies
Where do T lymphocytes mature?
Thymus
What is the function of suppressor T-cells?
Preventing the body's immune response from injuring the body
Where are B cells produced?
Bone marrow
What is the role of memory B and T cells?
Remembering specific pathogens
Which cells release chemicals to destroy infected cells?
Cytotoxic T cells
What is anaphylaxis primarily mediated through?
IgE
What is the primary site of B and T cell production?
Bone marrow
What triggers a fever to fight infection?
Not histamine release
What is the primary function of antibodies?
To tag pathogens for destruction
What is the function of suppressor T-cells?
To inhibit the immune response
What is the primary target of HIV in the immune system?
Helper T cells
What is the name of the antibody found in plasma and tissue fluids?
IgG
Where do T lymphocytes mature?
Thymus
What is the class of protein that inhibits virus replication and activates the immune system?
Interferons
What triggers a fever to fight infection?
Release of pyrogens
What is the role of memory B and T cells?
To mount a rapid response upon re-exposure to a pathogen
What is the primary site of B and T cell production?
Bone marrow
What is anaphylaxis primarily mediated through?
Histamine release
Which cells are responsible for the release of histamine in response to allergens?
Mast cells
What is the primary site of T lymphocyte maturation?
Thymus
Which type of cells are responsible for the production of antibodies?
Plasma cells
What is the main function of memory B and T cells?
Rapid response to re-infection
What is the primary role of suppressor T-cells in the immune system?
Regulate immune response
Which cells release chemicals to destroy infected cells?
Cytotoxic T cells
Where are B cells primarily produced?
Bone marrow
What is the main mediator of anaphylaxis?
IgE antibodies
What is the function of histamine in inflammation?
Causes blood vessels to dilate
Which cells are also known as lymphocytes?
B and T cells
What is the function of antibodies in the immune system?
To tag pathogens for destruction
What is the primary function of interferons?
To inhibit virus replication and activate the immune system
What triggers a fever to fight infection?
Cytokines
What is the correct subgroup of clone cells produced during cell mediated immunity?
Suppressor T-cells
What is the primary target of HIV in the immune system?
T-helper cells
Which type of immunity develops after receiving antibodies from someone or somewhere else?
Passive immunity
What are the signs of infection?
Fever, anorexia, and increase in WBC count
What is the name given to the blood level of a specific antibody?
Titer
What is the class of protein that inhibits virus replication and activates the immune system?
Interferons
What are the correct subgroups of clone cells produced during cell mediated immunity?
Memory T-cells, cytotoxic (killer) T-cells, suppressor T-cells, and helper T-cells
What is the primary function of antibiotics?
To treat bacterial infections
Where are B cells primarily produced?
Bone marrow
What triggers a fever to fight infection?
Release of pyrogens
What is the main mediator of anaphylaxis?
Histamine
What is the primary target of HIV in the immune system?
T helper cells
During cell mediated immunity, which type of cell allows the body to respond faster if the antigen enters the body again?
Memory T-cells
What is the name given to the blood level of a specific antibody?
Titer
What is the class of protein that inhibits virus replication and activates the immune system?
Interferon
What triggers a fever to fight infection?
Interleukin
What is the function of humoral immunity?
Production of antibodies by B cells
Which cells are primarily involved in histamine release?
IgE antibodies
Where do B cells primarily mature?
Bone marrow
What is the main mediator of anaphylaxis?
Histamine
What is the primary function of suppressor T-cells?
To prevent the immune response from injuring the body
What triggers a fever to fight infection?
Interferon production
Study Notes
Immunology Multiple Choice Questions Summary
- Histamine causes blood vessels to dilate
- Histamine is a chemical mediator occurring in inflammation
- A fever is not triggered by histamine release to fight infection
- IgE antibodies are involved in histamine release
- T lymphocytes mature in the thymus and are produced in the bone marrow
- B and T cells are also called lymphocytes
- Cytotoxic T cells release chemicals to destroy infected cells
- Suppressor T-cells function to prevent the body's immune response from injuring the body
- B cells are produced in the bone marrow
- Memory B and T cells remember specific pathogens
- Memory B cells provide immunity against diseases like mumps
- Anaphylaxis is a severe life-threatening allergic reaction, mediated primarily through IgE
Immunology Multiple Choice Questions Summary
- Histamine causes blood vessels to dilate
- Histamine is a chemical mediator occurring in inflammation
- A fever is not triggered by histamine release to fight infection
- IgE antibodies are involved in histamine release
- T lymphocytes mature in the thymus and are produced in the bone marrow
- B and T cells are also called lymphocytes
- Cytotoxic T cells release chemicals to destroy infected cells
- Suppressor T-cells function to prevent the body's immune response from injuring the body
- B cells are produced in the bone marrow
- Memory B and T cells remember specific pathogens
- Memory B cells provide immunity against diseases like mumps
- Anaphylaxis is a severe life-threatening allergic reaction, mediated primarily through IgE
Immunology Multiple Choice Questions Summary
- Histamine causes blood vessels to dilate
- Histamine is a chemical mediator occurring in inflammation
- A fever is not triggered by histamine release to fight infection
- IgE antibodies are involved in histamine release
- T lymphocytes mature in the thymus and are produced in the bone marrow
- B and T cells are also called lymphocytes
- Cytotoxic T cells release chemicals to destroy infected cells
- Suppressor T-cells function to prevent the body's immune response from injuring the body
- B cells are produced in the bone marrow
- Memory B and T cells remember specific pathogens
- Memory B cells provide immunity against diseases like mumps
- Anaphylaxis is a severe life-threatening allergic reaction, mediated primarily through IgE
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