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Which of the following is an example of an antibody-mediated disease mentioned in the text?
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?
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?
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?
Which receptor does the anti-body compete for binding to in endothelial cells and macrophages?
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Which surface protein does the anti-body specific for CD20 target?
Which surface protein does the anti-body specific for CD20 target?
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What is the purpose of treating patients with antibodies that block CD40 or its ligand?
What is the purpose of treating patients with antibodies that block CD40 or its ligand?
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