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What term describes the process of stitching together portions of gene segments to make different combinations of genes?
What term describes the process of stitching together portions of gene segments to make different combinations of genes?
VDJ gene rearrangement
Which of the following is NOT a function of the stem region of an antibody?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the stem region of an antibody?
Memory cells are long-lived and play a role in future encounters with the same antigen.
Memory cells are long-lived and play a role in future encounters with the same antigen.
True
What type of T cell is directly involved in attacking and killing other cells, particularly virus-infected cells and cancer cells?
What type of T cell is directly involved in attacking and killing other cells, particularly virus-infected cells and cancer cells?
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What are the two main categories of immune system imbalances that contribute to disease?
What are the two main categories of immune system imbalances that contribute to disease?
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The ______ is a type of immune system imbalance where the body's own immune system mistakenly targets and attacks its own tissues.
The ______ is a type of immune system imbalance where the body's own immune system mistakenly targets and attacks its own tissues.
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The first immunoglobulin class secreted by plasma cells during the primary response is IgG.
The first immunoglobulin class secreted by plasma cells during the primary response is IgG.
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What is the main antibody class involved in mediating allergic reactions?
What is the main antibody class involved in mediating allergic reactions?
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What two signals are required for a T cell to become activated?
What two signals are required for a T cell to become activated?
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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of antibody action?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of antibody action?
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Hybridomas are B cells fused to tumor cells, which makes them 'immortal' in culture and allows them to continuously produce antibodies.
Hybridomas are B cells fused to tumor cells, which makes them 'immortal' in culture and allows them to continuously produce antibodies.
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What is the primary function of regulatory T cells (T_reg)?
What is the primary function of regulatory T cells (T_reg)?
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What type of immune response involves a lag of 3-6 days, followed by a peak in antibody levels around 10 days, and then a decline?
What type of immune response involves a lag of 3-6 days, followed by a peak in antibody levels around 10 days, and then a decline?
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What is the term used to describe a situation where a foreign antigen closely resembles a self-antigen, leading to autoimmune reactions?
What is the term used to describe a situation where a foreign antigen closely resembles a self-antigen, leading to autoimmune reactions?
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Epinephrine (EpiPen) can be used to reverse histamine-mediated effects in anaphylactic shock.
Epinephrine (EpiPen) can be used to reverse histamine-mediated effects in anaphylactic shock.
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