Description : Booster immunizations are used to raise the antibody level by stimulating the _____ cells to induce the secondary antibody response. a. helper T b. B c. memory d. plasma
Last Answer : c. memory
Description : The cytotoxic T cells have a_____ co-receptor while the helper T cells have a _____ co-receptor. a. CD8. CD4 b. CD4, CD8 c. MHCI, MHCII d. MHCII, MHCI
Last Answer : a. CD8. CD4
Description : The _____ cell contains on its surface a CD4 receptor site that enhances binding to the macrophage. a. Helper T b. molecular patterns (PAMPs) c. plasma d. B
Last Answer : a. IgG
Description : Performs and granzymes are found in a. Helper T cells. b. Antigen-presenting cells. c. Cytotoxic T cells. d. B cells.
Last Answer : c. Cytotoxic T cells.
Description : To activate a bound helper T lymphocyte, the macrophage produces a. Interleukin-1 (IL-1) b. granzymes c. Interferon
Last Answer : a. Interleukin-1 (IL-1)
Description : CD 4 is a transmembrane glycoprotein present in (A) Cytotoxic T cells (B) Helper T cells (C) Suppressor T cells (D) Memory T cells
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : CD 8 is a transmembrane glycoprotein present in (A) Cytotoxic T cells (B) Helper T cells (C) Suppressor T cells (D) Memory T cells
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : MHC Class II proteins, in conjunction with antigens, are recognised by (A) Cytotoxic T cells (B) Helper T cells (C) Suppressor T cells (D) Memory T cells
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : MHC class I proteins, in conjunction with antigens are recognised by (A) Cytotoxic T cells (B) Helper T cells (C) Suppressor T cells (D) Memory T cells
Description : The most abundant T cells are (A) Cytotoxic T cells (B) Helper T cells (C) Suppressor T cells (D) Memory T cells
Description : All forms of immunity depend on an exposure to antigens and a subsequent response by _____ cells. a. basophil b. neutrophil c. NK d. T
Last Answer : d. T
Description : Acquired immunity consists of humoral immunity maintained by _____ and _____, and cell-mediated immunity controlled by _____ a. T cells, complement, B cells b. T cells, Interleukin, B cells c. B cells, antibodies, T cells d. B cells, histamine, T cells
Last Answer : c. B cells, antibodies, T cells
Description : _____ cells have antibodies on their surface that perform receptor functions by binding to antigen (epitope). a. T b. B c. NK d. A-C are correct
Last Answer : b. B
Description : Acquired immunity usually involves protein receptors on B and T cells that recognize discrete regions of the antigen called _____. a. haptens b. epitopes c. antibodies d. protein receptors
Last Answer : b. epitopes
Description : In the body's immune system, _____ are the major producers of secreted antibodies. a. macrophages b. plasma cells c. T cells d. B cells
Last Answer : b. plasma cells
Description : Mononucleosis is an infection of________ cells by the _____. a. T; cytomegalovirus b. B; Epstein-Barr virus c. Lung; cytomegalovirus d. red blood; Epstein.Barr virus
Last Answer : d. red blood; Epstein.Barr virus
Description : Helper T cells release all the following except (A) Interleukins (B) Colony stimulating factors (C) Perforins (D) Tumour necrosis factor
Description : Human immunodeficiency virus destroys (A) Cytotoxic T cells (B) Helper T cells (C) B cells (D) Plasma cells
Description : Helper T cells release (A) Interleukins (B) Colony stimulating factors (C) Tumour necrosis factor (D) All of these
Description : CD 3 complex and p 56lck proteins are present in (A) Cytotoxic T cells (B) Helper T cells (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : The initiation of a humoral immune response involves a complex interaction of the antigen, cells and intercellular messengers. Which of the following statement(s) concerning the initiation of the ... various cellular components of the immune system d. An antigen must be a living microorganism
Last Answer : Answer: a, b Stimulation of the immune system occurs after a variety of antigen-presenting cells (B lymphocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells, and Langerhans cells) act to engulf ... polysaccharides), most antigens require coordinated efforts of the various cellular components of the immune system
Description : The following statement(s) is/are true concerning HIV infection. a. Initial screening with ELISA is highly sensitive but can be associated with a false positive rate of 25% b. ... , carinii pneumonia, CMV pneumonitis, Cryptococcus meningitis, and disseminated infection due to atypical mycobacteria
Last Answer : Answer: b, c, d Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a syndrome caused by the human retrovirus (HIV-1) that infects T lymphocytes and causes severe immunosuppression. Individuals who ... to prolong survival when administered early in the course of disease and is considered routine therapy
Description : Predominant cell types in typical chronic inflammation are all of the following EXCEPT: A A. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes B. Macrophages C. T helper lymphocytes D. NK cells
Last Answer : Polymorphonuclear leukocytes
Description : At which stage of HIV infection does one usually show symptoms of AIDS? (a) Within 15 days of sexual contact with an infected person (b) When the infected retro virus enters host cells (c) ... large number of helper T - lymphocytes (d) When the viral DNA is produced by reverse transcriptase
Last Answer : (c) When HIV damages large number of helper T - lymphocytes
Description : The AIDS viruses specifically attack which kind of cell? a) B cells b) helper T cells c) killer T cells d) macrophages
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- HELPER T CELLS
Description : Which one of the following is NOT part of an operon? a. Regulatory gene b. Operator c. Promoter d. Structural genes
Last Answer : d. Structural genes
Description : Commercial scale production of amino acids is typically carried out using A- regulatory mutants to cause overproduction of biochemical intermediates B- creation of an intentional increase in membrane permeability to increase release of the amino acids C- both (a) and (b) D- none of the above
Last Answer : both (a) and (b)
Description : A quorum sensing system A- .detects a signal from the external environment B- B.senses a compound produced by the bacterium itself C- consists of a sensor component that phosphorylates a regulatory protein D- .controls the activity of ribosomes directly
Last Answer : B.senses a compound produced by the bacterium itself
Description : The development of global regulatory systems in prokaryotes A- determines the exact location of the cell on the globe B- aids in DNA replication C- .determines the exact location of the replication site D- regulates many genes under varying environmental conditions
Last Answer : regulates many genes under varying environmental conditions
Description : In the extracellular medium, DNA-degrading enzymes would likely be to prevent transfer of DNA by A- conjugal transfer by a self-transmissible plasmid B- generalized phage transduction C- natural transformation D- none of the above
Last Answer : natural transformation
Description : _____ is the scientific study of how the immune system functions in the body to prevent or destroy foreign material, including pathogen a. Epidemiology b. Microbiology c. Immunology d. Toxicology
Last Answer : c. Immunology
Description : A microarray can be used to _____. a. identify if a patient has been infected by a pathogen b. produce human insulin c. insert a viral gene into a plant to prevent viral infection d. A-C are correct
Last Answer : a. identify if a patient has been infected by a pathogen
Description : What is the white worm attacking my dogwood tree every year & how do I prevent it?
Last Answer : If your not afraid of them, put on throw away gloves and pick them off into soapy water........................for now you can spray them after the sun goes down & the trees cools ... for the winter spray it with dorment oil.........do a spring application follow the directions on the container.
Description : The role of the M cell is to A- .trap virus in mucus and prevent entry B- induce apoptosis in virus-infected small intestinal epithelia cells C- pass bacteria or virus to underlying macrophages for ... and presentation of antigen D- they use their cilia to propel mucus out of the small intestine
Last Answer : pass bacteria or virus to underlying macrophages for processing and presentation of antigen
Description : Which one of the following statements about buffers is false? a. They work inside cells. b. They consist of a weak acid and weak base. c. They prevent pH shifts. d. They enhance chemical reactions.
Last Answer : d. They enhance chemical reactions.
Description : The immune system originates with a primordial cell of the fetus known as the _____ stem cell. a. T b. dendritic c. monocyte d. hematopoietic 18: Which one of the f
Last Answer : d. hematopoietic
Description : Which of the following is a cause of a secondary immunodeficiency? a. X-linked inheritance b. Deficiencies in the complement system c. Viral infection resembling self-cells d. All the above are correct
Last Answer : c. Viral infection resembling self-cells
Description : Immunological tolerance to ―self‖ is established by a. Destruction of self-reactive lymphoid cells. b. Clonal anergy. c. Clonal deletion. d. All the above (A—C) are correct.
Last Answer : d. All the above (A—C) are correct.
Description : Which of the following statements is false regarding B cells? A- B cells can undergo class switching and produce a different antibody type B- B one marrow stem cells migrate to the thymus and ... D- B cells that recognize high concentrations of antigens (self) in the absence of other signals
Last Answer : B one marrow stem cells migrate to the thymus and develop into B cells
Description : Muscarinic cholinergic receptors (a) Are located only on parasympathetically innervated effector cells (b) Mediate responses by opening an instrinsic Na+ ion channel (c) Are present on vascular endothelium which has no cholinergic nerve supply (d) Predominate in the autonomic ganglia
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Drugs that block the a receptor on effector cells at adrenergic nerve endings (a) Antagonize the effects of isoproterenol on the heart rate (b) Antagonize some of the effects of epinephrine on ... the effects of epinephrine on adenylyl cyclase (d) Cause mydriasis (e) Decreases blood glucose levels
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Muscarinic cholinergic receptors: A. Are located only on parasympathetically innervated effector cells B. Mediate responses by opening an intrinsic Na+ ion channel C. Are present on vascular endothelium which has no cholinergic nerve supply D. Predominate in the autonomic ganglia
Last Answer : C. Are present on vascular endothelium which has no cholinergic nerve supply
Description : Hyperimmune serum is serum with a higher than normal level of _____. a. antigens b. antibodies c. toxins d. immune cells
Last Answer : b. antibodies
Description : Antibodies produced by a single clone of myeloma cells are referred to as _____ antibodies. a. Chimeric b. Monoclonal c. Polyclonal d. Hybrid
Last Answer : b. Monoclonal
Description : The formation of _____ by_____ directly lyses and kills pathogens. a. Membrane Attack Complexes, complement b. Inflammation, lymph nodes c. antibodies, plasma cells d. Plasma cells, B cells
Last Answer : a. Membrane Attack Complexes, complement
Description : Antigens that bind directly to MHC proteins without any processing are known as _____. a. epitopes b. haptens c. superantigens d. naïve cells
Last Answer : c. superantigens
Description : A _____ is a protein receptor on the surface of macrophages, dendritic cells, and endothelial cells that allow them to recognize foreign cell markers. a. Toll-like receptor (TLR) b. pathogen-associated c. Membrane attack complex (MAC) d. Natural killer cells (NK)
Last Answer : b. pathogen-associated
Description : Virus infected cells produce a set of cytokine proteins called _____ that "alert" surrounding cells to the viral threat. a. Interleukin-1 (IL-1) b. Interferon. c. Toll Like Receptors (TLR) d. Acute Phase Proteins
Last Answer : b. Interferon.