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Immunology Fundamentals Quiz study set below.
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1
Which of the following cells are primarily responsible for producing antibodies?
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A
Cytotoxic T lymphocytes
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B
Dendritic cells
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C
Plasma cells
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D
Natural killer cells
2
The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules are found on the surface of virtually all nucleated cells and present peptide fragments derived from:
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A
Extracellular pathogens
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B
Intracellular pathogens
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C
Exogenous antigens
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D
Self-proteins
3
Which immunoglobulin (antibody) is the most abundant in serum and plays a crucial role in neutralizing toxins and marking pathogens for destruction?
4
T helper cells (CD4+) are crucial for orchestrating the adaptive immune response by interacting with:
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A
MHC class I molecules
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B
MHC class II molecules
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C
B cell receptors
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D
Antibodies
5
Opsonization is a process where antibodies or complement proteins bind to pathogens, enhancing their recognition and engulfment by phagocytic cells. Which complement protein is a potent opsonin?
6
Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) like dendritic cells present processed antigens to T lymphocytes primarily through:
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A
Secreted cytokines
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B
Cell-surface MHC molecules
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C
Direct cell-to-cell contact without MHC
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D
Antigen-antibody complexes
7
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by immediate allergic reactions mediated by IgE antibodies binding to mast cells and basophils?
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A
Type II (Cytotoxic)
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B
Type III (Immune Complex)
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C
Type I (Immediate)
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D
Type IV (Delayed)
8
The primary immune response is characterized by:
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A
A rapid and strong antibody production
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B
A slower onset and lower magnitude of antibody production compared to the secondary response
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C
The production of memory cells without initial antibody response
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D
Immediate activation of all lymphocytes
9
Cytokines are small proteins that act as signaling molecules in the immune system. Which cytokine is a key mediator of inflammation and fever?
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A
Interleukin-10 (IL-10)
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B
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α)
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C
Interleukin-2 (IL-2)
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D
Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)
10
The process by which immature T lymphocytes are selected in the thymus to ensure they can recognize self-MHC molecules and not react strongly against self-antigens is called:
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A
Affinity maturation
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B
Clonal deletion
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C
Central tolerance
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D
Peripheral tolerance
11
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the innate immune system?
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A
Specificity for particular antigens
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B
Development of immunological memory
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C
Rapid response to a broad range of pathogens
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D
Requires prior exposure to an antigen
12
The alternative and lectin pathways of complement activation are considered part of the innate immune response because they can be triggered by:
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A
Antibodies bound to antigens
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B
Specific antigen-MHC complexes
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C
Microbial surface molecules or host lectins
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D
T cell activation
13
Vaccination primarily works by stimulating which aspect of the immune system?
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A
Innate immunity only
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B
Humoral immunity and adaptive memory
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C
Complement system activation
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D
Phagocytosis by neutrophils
14
Which organ is the primary site for the development and maturation of T lymphocytes?
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A
Bone marrow
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B
Spleen
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C
Thymus
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D
Lymph nodes
15
Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is a critical mechanism used by cytotoxic T lymphocytes and NK cells to eliminate infected or cancerous cells. This process is characterized by:
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A
Inflammation and cell lysis
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B
Cell swelling and rupture
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C
Shrinkage of the cell, chromatin condensation, and formation of apoptotic bodies
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D
Uncontrolled cell division
