Immune Week 1
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Which one of the following is true about cells of the immune system?

  • They are responsible for carrying oxygen to the body's tissues
  • They are not involved in the body's defense against infections
  • They are only found in the blood
  • They can recognize and destroy foreign invaders (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the warning message at the beginning of the text?

  • To discourage further communication of the material
  • To provide additional context about the immune system
  • To inform the reader about the copyright status of the material (correct)
  • To warn the reader about potential health hazards
  • According to the text, which legislation governs the reproduction and communication of the material?

  • Communication and Reproduction Act 1990
  • Immune System Act 2021
  • Material Copyright Protection Act 1975
  • Copyright Act 1968 (correct)
  • Which type of immunity is characterized by the presence of identical receptors on all cells?

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

    Which type of immunity recognizes a unique receptor for a specific antigen?

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

    Which cytokine is responsible for controlling B cell maturation and survival?

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

    Which type of T cells express gamma/delta chains?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells recognize a unique receptor for a specific antigen?

    <p>T and B cell clones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immunity is characterized by the presence of identical receptors on all cells?

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

    Which type of T cells express gamma/delta chains?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cytokine is responsible for controlling B cell maturation and survival?

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

    Which type of cells have a similar role to Th subsets?

    <p>Innate lymphoid cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of innate immunity?

    <p>Neutrophils and production of NETs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immunity is characterized by cytokines for survival and recognition by antigen receptors?

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

    What is the main focus of adaptive immunity?

    <p>Recognition by antigen receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Th17 cells in adaptive immunity?

    <p>To drive immune responses against extracellular bacteria and fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Th cells in adaptive immunity?

    <p>To recognize peptide fragments of protein antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of T cell that expresses gamma/delta chains?

    <p>Delta/beta T cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of immunity recognizes a unique receptor for a specific antigen?

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

    What is the purpose of the warning message at the beginning of the text?

    <p>To discourage readers from reproducing or communicating the material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about cells of the immune system?

    <p>They are all derived from bone marrow stem cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which legislation governs the reproduction and communication of the material?

    <p>Copyright Act 1968</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cytokine is responsible for controlling B cell maturation and survival?

    <p>Interleukin-21</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immunity is characterized by the presence of identical receptors on all cells?

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

    Which type of T cells express both delta and gamma chains in their T cell receptors?

    <p>Delta/gamma/beta T cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immunity is characterized by the transfer of pre-formed antibodies from one individual to another?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a function of cells of the immune system?

    <p>Promoting tissue repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

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