Biochemistry - Immune System

Exercise : Immune System - Section 1
  • Immune System - Section 1
1.
Lack of reaction to our own human leukocyte antigens (HLAs) is known as?
autoimmunity
complement system
clonal selection
tolerance
Answer: Option
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2.
Which of the following components of the vertebrate immune response occurs first upon invasion by a virus or bacterium?
Activation of killer T lymphocytes
Activation of B lymphocytes
The inflammatory response
Mobilization of complement proteins
Answer: Option
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3.
Which of the following white blood cells act as scavengers when they engulf and digest pathogens?
Macrophages
T cells
B cells
Lymphocytes
Answer: Option
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4.
A cell which defends against body cells in which viruses are reproducing is
Exotoxin
Cytotoxic T cell
Endotoxin
Suppressor T cell
Answer: Option
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5.
Which of the following is most likely to produce anaphylaxis in a susceptible individual?
Pollen
Mold
Dust
Bee sting
Answer: Option
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