Innate vs Adaptive Immunity Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of MHC class I molecules?

Present endogenous antigens

Present exogenous antigens (correct)

Present peptides to CD8+ T cells

Found on all nucleated cells

The process by which memory B cells rapidly differentiate into antibody-secreting plasma cells upon re-exposure to an antigen is called:

Secondary response (correct)

Primary response

Isotype switching

Affinity maturation

Which of the following is NOT a function of the acute phase response?

Adaptive immune cell activation (correct)

Increased vascular permeability

Production of acute phase proteins

Fever induction

The primary function of invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells is:

Recognition of lipid antigens Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes do memory B cells NOT undergo upon re-exposure to an antigen?

Perforin release Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of innate immunity?

Memory B cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) II molecules?

To present antigens to CD4+ T cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of adaptive immunity?

Immediate response Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of professional antigen-presenting cell?

Erythrocytes Signup and view all the answers

The primary function of helper T cells is to:

Activate and regulate other immune cells Signup and view all the answers

Interferons are classified as:

Cytokines Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cells does NOT perform phagocytosis?

Basophils Signup and view all the answers

The process by which lymphocytes capable of responding to a specific antigen proliferate is called:

Clonal selection Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immunity is primarily obtained over a person's lifetime?

Acquired immunity Signup and view all the answers

Which of these vaccines is classified as a recombinant vaccine?

Hepatitis B vaccine Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about IgM antibodies is correct?

Restricted primarily to circulation Signup and view all the answers

Monocytes differentiate into which type of immune cell?

Macrophages Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to IgG antibodies?

Is the first antibody produced in primary immune response Signup and view all the answers

Diapedesis refers to which process in immune function?

White blood cell movement through blood vessel walls Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the complement system?

Antibody production Signup and view all the answers

The theory of clonal selection implies which of the following?

Only specific lymphocytes proliferate upon exposure Signup and view all the answers

Which option is NOT a good characteristic of a vaccine?

Ability to cause disease Signup and view all the answers

The process by which macrophages engulf pathogens is called:

Phagocytosis Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a function of antibodies?

Direct killing of bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is primarily responsible for T cell maturation?

Thymus Signup and view all the answers

Regulatory T cells play a crucial role in:

Suppression of immune responses Signup and view all the answers

Somatic hypermutation occurs in which type of receptors?

B cell receptors Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Innate Immunity

Innate immunity is the body's first line of defense against pathogens, providing a rapid and non-specific response.
Components of innate immunity include physical barriers (skin, mucous membranes), complement system, phagocytes, and NK cells.
Memory B cells are part of the adaptive immune system, not innate immunity.

Adaptive Immunity

Adaptive immunity is a specific and targeted immune response that develops over time after exposure to pathogens.
Key features of adaptive immunity include specificity, memory, diversity, and the ability to adapt to new pathogens.
Immediate response is a characteristic of innate immunity, not adaptive immunity.
Clonal selection is the process by which lymphocytes with receptors specific for an antigen proliferate upon exposure to that antigen.
Thymic education refers to the process of positive and negative selection in the thymus, where T cells learn to distinguish self from non-self antigens.

Cells of the Immune System

B lymphocytes (B cells) are responsible for antibody production.
T helper cells (CD4+ T cells) activate and regulate other immune cells, including B cells and cytotoxic T cells.
Cytotoxic T cells (CD8+ T cells) are responsible for directly killing infected or abnormal cells.
Macrophages are phagocytic cells that engulf and destroy pathogens and present antigens to T cells.
Neutrophils are the most abundant type of white blood cell and are primarily involved in phagocytosis of pathogens.
Dendritic cells are professional antigen-presenting cells that activate naive T cells.
Erythrocytes (red blood cells) don't play a direct role in the immune system and are not antigen-presenting cells.
Monocytes differentiate into macrophages and dendritic cells.

MHC Molecules and Antigen Presentation

Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) molecules play a crucial role in antigen presentation.
MHC Class I molecules present peptides to CD8+ T cells, primarily displaying endogenous antigens (proteins from within the cell).
MHC Class II molecules present peptides to CD4+ T cells, primarily displaying exogenous antigens (proteins taken up from outside the cell).

Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system plays a vital role in the immune system, transporting lymph, filtering pathogens, and maturing lymphocytes.
Production of red blood cells is a function of the bone marrow, not the lymphatic system.

Cytokines

Cytokines are small signaling molecules that regulate immune responses, including inflammation, cell growth and differentiation, and activation of other immune cells.

Immunological Memory

Immunological memory is the ability of the immune system to respond more quickly and effectively to a pathogen it has encountered before, which is due to the presence of memory cells.

Types of Immunity

Acquired immunity is the immunity obtained during a lifetime, either through natural infection or vaccination.
Passive immunity is acquired through the transfer of antibodies from another individual, such as from mother to child through breast milk or through antibody injections.

Antibodies and Immunoglobulins

Antibodies are also known as immunoglobulins (Ig) and are glycoproteins produced by B cells.
IgM is the first antibody produced in a primary immune response.
IgG is the most abundant immunoglobulin in serum, can cross the placenta, and has the longest half-life.
IgA is the most abundant immunoglobulin in secretions like saliva, tears, and breastmilk, providing mucosal immunity.

Functions of Antibodies

Functions of antibodies include neutralization of toxins, opsonization of pathogens, activation of complement, and antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC).
Antibodies do not directly kill bacteria.

Complement System

The complement system is a complex cascade of proteins that amplifies the immune response.
Functions of the complement system include opsonization, cell lysis, inflammation, and chemotaxis.
Antibody production is not a function of the complement system.

Vaccination

Vaccines are biological preparations that provide immunity to a particular disease.
Recombinant vaccines are produced using genetic engineering techniques, such as the Hepatitis B vaccine.
Vaccines must be safe, effective, and able to induce long-lasting immunity.
The ability to cause disease is not a characteristic of a good vaccine.

Phagocytosis and NETosis

Phagocytosis is the process by which some immune cells, such as macrophages and neutrophils, engulf and destroy pathogens.
NETosis is a process by which neutrophils release DNA and proteins to form extracellular traps that capture and kill pathogens.

Hypersensitivity Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions are exaggerated immune responses that can cause tissue damage.
Types include Type I (immediate), Type II (cytotoxic), Type III (immune complex), and Type IV (delayed).

Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune diseases arise when the immune system attacks self-antigens.
Characteristics of autoimmune diseases include loss of self-tolerance, production of autoantibodies, tissue damage, and chronic inflammation.

Follicular Dendritic Cells

Follicular dendritic cells are specialized cells in lymph nodes that retain and present antigens to B cells for activation and antibody production.

Invariant Natural Killer T Cells (iNKT Cells)

Invariant natural killer T cells (iNKT cells) are a subset of T cells that recognize and respond to lipid antigens.

Acute Phase Response

The acute phase response is a nonspecific response to infection or injury that involves fever, increased vascular permeability, and production of acute phase proteins.
Adaptive immune cell activation is not a primary function of the acute phase response.

Important Immune Processes

Somatic hypermutation is a process that increases antibody diversity during B cell development.
Isotype switching is a process that allows B cells to produce different antibody isotypes.
V(D)J recombination is a process of DNA rearrangement that generates diverse antibody and T cell receptor repertoires.

Key Sites of Immune Function

The thymus is the primary site for T cell maturation.
The bone marrow is the primary site of B cell and neutrophil development.
The spleen filters blood-borne pathogens, stores platelets, and contributes to immune responses.
Lymph nodes are the primary sites of B cell and T cell activation and are where immune responses are initiated.

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Test your understanding of innate and adaptive immunity with this quiz. Explore the key features, components, and differences between these two essential systems. Perfect for students studying immunology or biology.