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What characterizes the steady state (plateau) phase of antibody production?
What characterizes the steady state (plateau) phase of antibody production?
- Gradual decline in antibody levels
- Shortened lag period
- Rapid increase in antibody levels
- Constant antibody levels (correct)
What is the main characteristic of the exponential phase of antibody production?
What is the main characteristic of the exponential phase of antibody production?
- Constant antibody levels
- Shortened lag period
- Rapid increase in antibody levels (correct)
- Gradual decline in antibody levels
Why does the antibody level gradually decline during the B-declining phase?
Why does the antibody level gradually decline during the B-declining phase?
- Decreased production of plasma cells (correct)
- Rapid antigen entry
- Constant secretion and degradation of antibodies
- Increased production of new plasma cells
What is the term used for immune responses induced by a similar antigen during subsequent encounters?
What is the term used for immune responses induced by a similar antigen during subsequent encounters?
Why does the lag period shorten during secondary immune responses?
Why does the lag period shorten during secondary immune responses?
What effect do secondary immune responses have on eliminating antigens?
What effect do secondary immune responses have on eliminating antigens?
What role do sweat glands play in the body's defense against infections?
What role do sweat glands play in the body's defense against infections?
Which of the following contains anti-bacterial properties due to lysozymes?
Which of the following contains anti-bacterial properties due to lysozymes?
What is the function of gut flora in preventing infections?
What is the function of gut flora in preventing infections?
How do phagocytic white blood cells contribute to defense against infections?
How do phagocytic white blood cells contribute to defense against infections?
What is the role of specific immunity (Adaptive Immunity) in combating infections?
What is the role of specific immunity (Adaptive Immunity) in combating infections?
How does mucus contribute to the body's defense system?
How does mucus contribute to the body's defense system?
What distinguishes Specific Immunity from Non-specific Immunity?
What distinguishes Specific Immunity from Non-specific Immunity?
Which type of immunity does not form a defensive memory?
Which type of immunity does not form a defensive memory?
What is the main function of the complement system in the immune system?
What is the main function of the complement system in the immune system?
When does a primary immune response occur?
When does a primary immune response occur?
How are the proteins of the complement system usually found in the blood?
How are the proteins of the complement system usually found in the blood?
Which organ is primarily responsible for synthesizing the proteins of the complement system?
Which organ is primarily responsible for synthesizing the proteins of the complement system?
What characterizes the lag phase in primary immune responses?
What characterizes the lag phase in primary immune responses?
What happens when an antigen associates with one of the complement proteins?
What happens when an antigen associates with one of the complement proteins?
Which cells are involved in non-specific immunity?
Which cells are involved in non-specific immunity?
What is the final compound formed by the series of reactions in the complement system?
What is the final compound formed by the series of reactions in the complement system?
What distinguishes naturally acquired immunity from artificially acquired immunity?
What distinguishes naturally acquired immunity from artificially acquired immunity?
What is the main difference between primary and secondary immune responses?
What is the main difference between primary and secondary immune responses?
Which type of immunity involves the activation of phagocytes and cytotoxic T-lymphocytes?
Which type of immunity involves the activation of phagocytes and cytotoxic T-lymphocytes?
What is the protective function of immunization in humoral immunity?
What is the protective function of immunization in humoral immunity?
Which type of cells does cell-mediated immunity primarily target?
Which type of cells does cell-mediated immunity primarily target?
What is the main function of cell-mediated immunity in defending against infections?
What is the main function of cell-mediated immunity in defending against infections?
Which type of infection is cell-mediated immunity particularly effective against?
Which type of infection is cell-mediated immunity particularly effective against?
