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What is the characteristic feature of Type III hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the characteristic feature of Type III hypersensitivity reactions?
- Immune complex deposition and tissue damage (correct)
- Inhibition of neuromuscular transmission
- Activation of CD4+ T cells
- Antibody-mediated cellular dysfunction
Which disorder is an example of Type II hypersensitivity?
Which disorder is an example of Type II hypersensitivity?
- Myasthenia gravis
- Delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH)
- Graves disease
- Transfusion reactions (correct)
What is the main effector cytokine secreted by TH1 cells in T cell-mediated hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the main effector cytokine secreted by TH1 cells in T cell-mediated hypersensitivity reactions?
- Interleukin-17 (IL-17)
- Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) (correct)
- Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
- Interleukin-4 (IL-4)
Which type of hypersensitivity involves antibodies stimulating thyroid epithelial cells to secrete thyroid hormones?
Which type of hypersensitivity involves antibodies stimulating thyroid epithelial cells to secrete thyroid hormones?
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What is the primary characteristic of delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) reaction?
What is the primary characteristic of delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) reaction?
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