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What is the role of IgE antibodies in the immune system?
What is the role of IgE antibodies in the immune system?
- Crosses the placental barrier
- Involved in allergies (correct)
- Provides passive immunity
- Activates B cells
Which immunoglobulin class is mainly found in exocrine gland secretions?
Which immunoglobulin class is mainly found in exocrine gland secretions?
- IgD
- IgM
- IgG
- IgA (correct)
What do memory cells in the immune system do?
What do memory cells in the immune system do?
- Provide rapid response upon re-exposure to an antigen (correct)
- Produce antibodies
- React slowly to antigens
- Cause immediate allergic reactions
In cell-mediated immune response, what is required for T cells to recognize antigens?
In cell-mediated immune response, what is required for T cells to recognize antigens?
Which type of immunity involves obtaining antibodies from another source?
Which type of immunity involves obtaining antibodies from another source?
Which immunoglobulin class can cross the placental barrier?
Which immunoglobulin class can cross the placental barrier?
Which type of allergy involves mast cells, basophils, and allergic mediators?
Which type of allergy involves mast cells, basophils, and allergic mediators?
Where do B lymphocytes become immunocompetent?
Where do B lymphocytes become immunocompetent?
Which type of immune response involves B lymphocytes binding to a specific antigen and producing antibodies?
Which type of immune response involves B lymphocytes binding to a specific antigen and producing antibodies?
In which type of immune response are circulating IgG complexes deposited in basement membranes of target organs?
In which type of immune response are circulating IgG complexes deposited in basement membranes of target organs?
Which cells originate from monocytes and become widely distributed in lymphoid organs?
Which cells originate from monocytes and become widely distributed in lymphoid organs?
What is the primary outcome of clonal selection during the humoral immune response?
What is the primary outcome of clonal selection during the humoral immune response?
Which type of immunity involves cells producing chemicals for defense?
Which type of immunity involves cells producing chemicals for defense?
What type of immunity involves cells targeting virus-infected cells?
What type of immunity involves cells targeting virus-infected cells?
Why do our immune cells not attack our own proteins?
Why do our immune cells not attack our own proteins?
What is the main characteristic of allergies caused by haptens?
What is the main characteristic of allergies caused by haptens?
Which type of immunity is systemic and not restricted to the initial infection site?
Which type of immunity is systemic and not restricted to the initial infection site?
What differentiates humoral immunity from cellular immunity?
What differentiates humoral immunity from cellular immunity?
