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What is the primary cause of tissue incompatibility?
What is the primary cause of tissue incompatibility?
Which type of vaccine is composed of live but weakened microorganisms?
Which type of vaccine is composed of live but weakened microorganisms?
What is the distinctive feature of neutrophils visible under a microscope?
What is the distinctive feature of neutrophils visible under a microscope?
Which immune system cell is capable of synthesizing 10 million immunoglobulin molecules in one hour?
Which immune system cell is capable of synthesizing 10 million immunoglobulin molecules in one hour?
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What type of immunity is acquired after serum administration?
What type of immunity is acquired after serum administration?
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In a fetus, which organ primarily performs haematopoietic functions?
In a fetus, which organ primarily performs haematopoietic functions?
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Which cells are responsible for the presentation of antigenic peptides in complex with MHC molecules?
Which cells are responsible for the presentation of antigenic peptides in complex with MHC molecules?
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Which type of immunity involves the body producing antibodies in response to an antigen?
Which type of immunity involves the body producing antibodies in response to an antigen?
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What test is primarily used to determine the Rh factor?
What test is primarily used to determine the Rh factor?
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Which serological reaction inhibits hemolysis to detect antibodies?
Which serological reaction inhibits hemolysis to detect antibodies?
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What type of reaction causes a local hyperergic inflammatory response and tissue necrosis?
What type of reaction causes a local hyperergic inflammatory response and tissue necrosis?
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What is the process by which antibodies promote phagocytosis called?
What is the process by which antibodies promote phagocytosis called?
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Which method is used to evaluate the quality of the antibody's antigen detection knob?
Which method is used to evaluate the quality of the antibody's antigen detection knob?
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Which cells are involved in the destruction of extracellular parasitic infectious agents?
Which cells are involved in the destruction of extracellular parasitic infectious agents?
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What term is used for proteins that enhance the process of phagocytosis?
What term is used for proteins that enhance the process of phagocytosis?
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Which antibody class is characterized as decavalent with 10 antigen-binding sites?
Which antibody class is characterized as decavalent with 10 antigen-binding sites?
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Which condition is a clinical example of type III hypersensitivity?
Which condition is a clinical example of type III hypersensitivity?
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What is the sequence of antibody synthesis during the effector phase of the humoral immune response?
What is the sequence of antibody synthesis during the effector phase of the humoral immune response?
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Which type of hypersensitivity is demonstrated by the tuberculin test?
Which type of hypersensitivity is demonstrated by the tuberculin test?
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T-lymphocytes that are presensitized by macrophages are known as what?
T-lymphocytes that are presensitized by macrophages are known as what?
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How long does delayed-type hypersensitivity typically take to develop?
How long does delayed-type hypersensitivity typically take to develop?
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Which immunoglobulin class indicates a transmitted infection?
Which immunoglobulin class indicates a transmitted infection?
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Which process occurs during the immunological stage of hypersensitivity development?
Which process occurs during the immunological stage of hypersensitivity development?
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Which mediators, involved in the first phase of the atopic reaction, are found in mast cells and basophils?
Which mediators, involved in the first phase of the atopic reaction, are found in mast cells and basophils?
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What is an example of secondary immunoprophylaxis?
What is an example of secondary immunoprophylaxis?
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What does type IV hypersensitivity primarily depend on?
What does type IV hypersensitivity primarily depend on?
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In which scenario is emergency passive immunoprophylaxis administered?
In which scenario is emergency passive immunoprophylaxis administered?
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How is artificial, active immunity primarily formed?
How is artificial, active immunity primarily formed?
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What is the expected effect of vaccine therapy?
What is the expected effect of vaccine therapy?
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Which method is used to determine cytokine content in serum?
Which method is used to determine cytokine content in serum?
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Where do juvenile forms of white blood cells primarily develop and mature?
Where do juvenile forms of white blood cells primarily develop and mature?
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Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is primarily associated with atopic disorders?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is primarily associated with atopic disorders?
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What is the basis for the specificity of serological reactions?
What is the basis for the specificity of serological reactions?
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Which immunoglobulin is produced primarily during an initial allergen exposure in atopy?
Which immunoglobulin is produced primarily during an initial allergen exposure in atopy?
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How is the white blood cell count commonly represented in medical analyses?
How is the white blood cell count commonly represented in medical analyses?
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Which of the following is a classic clinical manifestation of type I hypersensitivity?
Which of the following is a classic clinical manifestation of type I hypersensitivity?
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What component in some vaccines acts as an adjuvant?
What component in some vaccines acts as an adjuvant?
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Fetal and maternal blood incompatibility can lead to which condition?
Fetal and maternal blood incompatibility can lead to which condition?
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Hemolytic disease of the newborn develops as a result of which type of hypersensitivity?
Hemolytic disease of the newborn develops as a result of which type of hypersensitivity?
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Type IV hypersensitivity is primarily a manifestation of which type of immunity?
Type IV hypersensitivity is primarily a manifestation of which type of immunity?
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In type II hypersensitivity, the immune complex is primarily formed by which antibodies?
In type II hypersensitivity, the immune complex is primarily formed by which antibodies?
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In graft-versus-host reactions, the antigen interacts primarily with which immune cell?
In graft-versus-host reactions, the antigen interacts primarily with which immune cell?
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Hypersensitivity of the immediate type involves which mechanism?
Hypersensitivity of the immediate type involves which mechanism?
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What is the basis for the phenomenon of immunological memory?
What is the basis for the phenomenon of immunological memory?
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What occurs with naive T lymphocytes following activation?
What occurs with naive T lymphocytes following activation?
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Study Notes
Serological Reactions and Immune Responses
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Rh Factor Determination: Rh factor is determined using an agglutination test, which detects Rh antigens on red blood cells (RBCs).
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Complement Fixation Test: A serological reaction that uses hemolysis as an indicator to detect antibodies.
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Arthus Reaction: A local type III hypersensitivity reaction characterized by tissue necrosis due to immune complex deposition in blood vessels.
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Opsonization: Antibodies enhance phagocytosis by coating antigens, preparing them for engulfment by immune cells.
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Affinity Tests: Used to assess the binding strength (affinity) between an antibody and its antigen.
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Extracellular Parasite Destruction: Neutrophils, macrophages, and eosinophils/mast cells combat extracellular parasites.
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Opsonins: Proteins that enhance phagocytosis by marking pathogens for engulfment.
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IgM Antibodies: Decavalent, possessing 10 antigen-binding sites.
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White Blood Cell Development: White blood cells originate and mature in the bone marrow.
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Atopic Disorders: Atopic disorders are type I hypersensitivity reactions mediated by IgE antibodies.
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Specificity in Serological Reactions: Specificity arises from the precise interaction between antigens and antibodies.
Hypersensitivity Reactions
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Type I Hypersensitivity (Atopy): Initial allergen exposure triggers IgE production in plasmocytes in atopy.
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White Blood Cell Counts: WBC counts are often expressed as percentages during differential analysis.
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Type I Hypersensitivity Manifestations: Urticaria (hives) is a clinical example.
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Vaccines and Adjuvants: Aluminum salts are examples of adjuvants to enhance vaccine immunogenicity.
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Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn: Maternal-fetal blood incompatibility (e.g., Rh incompatibility) can lead to this condition, where maternal antibodies attack fetal RBCs.
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Type II Hypersensitivity: This cytotoxic reaction, exemplified by hemolytic disease of the newborn, involves IgG and IgM antibodies.
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Type IV Hypersensitivity: A cell-mediated response, distinguished by its delayed onset of 2-3 days.
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Type III Hypersensitivity: Immune complex-mediated disorders, like serum sickness, result from immune complex deposition.
Immune System Components and Functions
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Cellular Immunity and Antibodies: T cells play a central role in cell-mediated immunity, unlike the antibody-mediated (humoral) immunity of other types.
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Immunological Memory: Memory B and T cells are responsible for immunological memory response to re-exposure to an antigen.
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Naive T-lymphocytes: Naive T cells can differentiate into various effector T cells, including cytotoxic CD8+ T cells or helper CD4+ T cells following activation.
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ABO Blood Group Incompatibility: This is a type II hypersensitivity reaction.
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Booster Doses: Live attenuated vaccines often require booster doses to maintain immunity.
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IgG antibodies and Infections: IgG antibodies are formed later but indicate current or past infection, as a secondary response.
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Antibody Production Timing: IgM is initially produced, followed by IgG, IgA, and IgE in the humoral response.
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Tuberculin Test: An example of type IV hypersensitivity, a delayed hypersensitivity reaction.
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Sensitized T Cells: These T cells are presensitized by macrophages and have receptors to antigens.
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Cytokine Measurement: ELISA is a common method to measure cytokines in serum.
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Naive Lymphocytes: These are mature lymphocytes that haven't encountered their specific antigen.
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Phagocytosis Stages: Phagocytosis stages including chemotaxis, particle attachment, engulfment, and phagolysosome formation.
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Innate Immunity Cellular Components: NK cells, macrophages, neutrophils, and granulocytes are crucial cellular components.
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Adaptive Immunity: Adaptive immunity results from the synthesis of complementary antibodies to an antigen.
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Tissue Incompatibility: Tissue incompatibility arises due to an immune response to foreign antigens (genetic variation).
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Attenuated Vaccines: Attenuated vaccines contain weakened living microorganisms.
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Neutrophil Characteristics: Neutrophils are identified by their granulated appearance under a microscope.
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Plasma Cells: Plasma cells are specialized B cells capable of producing high quantities of antibodies.
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Passive Immunity: Passive immunity is attained through the administration of pre-formed antibodies.
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Fetal Hematopoiesis: During fetal development, the liver performs hematopoietic function.
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Antigen Presentation (APCs): Antigen-Presenting Cells (APCs) present antigens in complex with MHC molecules.
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Test your knowledge on serological reactions and immune responses with this quiz. Covering key topics such as Rh factor determination, complement fixation tests, and types of hypersensitivity reactions, this quiz is perfect for students in immunology. Prepare to enhance your understanding of how the immune system interacts with various pathogens and antigens.
