18 Questions
What is the role of IgE antibodies in the immune system?
Involved in allergies
Which immunoglobulin class is mainly found in exocrine gland secretions?
IgA
What do memory cells in the immune system do?
Provide rapid response upon re-exposure to an antigen
In cell-mediated immune response, what is required for T cells to recognize antigens?
Antigen presentation by macrophages
Which type of immunity involves obtaining antibodies from another source?
Passive immunity
Which immunoglobulin class can cross the placental barrier?
IgG
Which type of allergy involves mast cells, basophils, and allergic mediators?
Type I Immediate allergies
Where do B lymphocytes become immunocompetent?
Red bone marrow
Which type of immune response involves B lymphocytes binding to a specific antigen and producing antibodies?
Humoral immune response
In which type of immune response are circulating IgG complexes deposited in basement membranes of target organs?
Type III Immune complex diseases
Which cells originate from monocytes and become widely distributed in lymphoid organs?
Macrophages
What is the primary outcome of clonal selection during the humoral immune response?
Production of antibodies by B cells
Which type of immunity involves cells producing chemicals for defense?
Humoral immunity
What type of immunity involves cells targeting virus-infected cells?
Cellular immunity
Why do our immune cells not attack our own proteins?
Because self-antigens are not recognized by the immune system
What is the main characteristic of allergies caused by haptens?
They combine with our own proteins to trigger an immune response
Which type of immunity is systemic and not restricted to the initial infection site?
Systemic immunity
What differentiates humoral immunity from cellular immunity?
Production of antibodies
Explore different types of allergies including immediate allergies, antibody-mediated incompatibilities, and immune complex diseases. Learn about the mechanisms involved such as IgE-mediated reactions and antibody-mediated inflammation.
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