Microbiology Week 1: Immune Response & Hypersensitivity Reactions
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Which category of immunity is not specific to one pathogen?

  • Adaptive immunity
  • Passive immunity
  • Innate immunity (correct)
  • Acquired immunity
  • What type of immunity is involved in the function of a vaccine?

  • Acquired immunity (correct)
  • Innate immune defences
  • Adaptive immunity
  • Passive immunity
  • What is the primary function of the immune system?

  • To maintain homeostasis in the body
  • To protect against diseases caused by pathogens (correct)
  • To regulate body temperature
  • To produce energy for the body
  • Which type of immune response is directed towards a single, specific pathogen?

    <p>Adaptive immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second line of defense of the body?

    <p>Innate immune defences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which arm of the acquired immune response is coordinated by 'T cells' and targets cells that have already been infected with a pathogen?

    <p>Cell-mediated immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key proteins are responsible for specific antigen recognition in acquired immunity?

    <p>B-cell receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antibody recognises and binds to a pathogen, thereby blocking the pathogen from entering its host cell?

    <p>Neutralising antibody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What proteins act as messengers between cells to regulate and coordinate the immune responses?

    <p>Cytokines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells are most effective in destroying virus-infected cells and bacteria within cells?

    <p>CTLs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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