Unraveling the Role of Antibodies in Human Diseases
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Which of the following is an example of an antibody-mediated disease mentioned in the text?

  • Malaria
  • Rheumatic fever (correct)
  • Diabetes
  • Tuberculosis
  • What is the main purpose of therapy for antibody-mediated diseases?

  • To stimulate antibody production
  • To prevent cross-reactivity
  • To destroy the antibodies
  • To reduce inflammation (correct)
  • Which organ is primarily responsible for phagocytosing opsonized blood cells?

  • Spleen (correct)
  • Heart
  • Kidney
  • Lung
  • Which receptor does the anti-body compete for binding to in endothelial cells and macrophages?

    <p>Neonatal Fc receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surface protein does the anti-body specific for CD20 target?

    <p>CD20 receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of treating patients with antibodies that block CD40 or its ligand?

    <p>Inhibit helper T cell–dependent B cell activation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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