18 Questions
What is the primary function of the immune system?
To defend against infectious microbes
What type of protein recognizes and binds specifically to an antigen?
Immunoglobulin
What is the term for the chemical groups on an antigen molecule that determine its immunogenicity?
Antigenic determinants
What is an antigen that is too small to induce an immune response on its own?
Hapten
What is the coordinated reaction of the immune system against infections and other foreign substances?
Immune response
What is the class of proteins that make up antibodies?
Immunoglobulins
What is a characteristic of the innate immune system?
It has a rapid response, occurring within minutes or hours
What type of cells are involved in the adaptive immune system?
T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes, and Dendritic cells
What is the function of antibodies in the immune response?
To neutralize pathogens
What is a result of defects in the innate or adaptive immune systems?
Autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiency disorders, and hypersensitivity reactions
What is a key difference between the innate and adaptive immune systems?
The degree of specificity
What is a characteristic of the adaptive immune system?
It is a slow, antigen-dependent response
What is the primary function of cytokines in the immune response?
To regulate inflammatory and immune responses
What is the primary purpose of the complement system?
To clear pathogens from an organism and promote healing
What is the term used to describe the proteins produced by leukocytes that affect other leukocytes?
Interleukins
What is the main difference between innate immunity and adaptive immunity?
Innate immunity is non-specific, while adaptive immunity is specific
What is the role of interleukins in the immune response?
To regulate the activation and differentiation of immune cells
What is the term used to describe the proteins that regulate and mediate inflammatory and immune responses?
Cytokines
Learn about the immune system, its functions, and the role of antibodies in defending against infections. Understand the classification of antibodies and their production by B cells.
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