Immunology and Serology Exam 1 Questions
With Answers
Which of the following is an example of innate immunity?
Phagocytosis
A specific function of the immune system is to:
Both a and b.
Recognize self from non self
Defend the body against non self
How are cytotoxic T cells (Tc Cells) and natural killer (NK) cells similar?
Effective against virally infected cells
Which of the following white blood cells is capable of further differentiation in the tissues?
Monocyte
A natural antibody has been stimulated by a (an)
unknown antigen
The immune system has distinctive characteristics, such as immobility. True or false.
False
Immunology is defined as the system responsible for the recognition and disposal of foreign (non self)
material. True or false.
True
Mechanisms of innate immunity:
Both a and b
are activated immediately after infection
quickly begin to control multiplication.
The first line of defense against infection is:
unbroken skin or mucous membranes.
Cell-mediated immunity is moderated by:
both b and c
T lymphocytes
monocytes-macrophages
If microorganisms penetrate the first line of defense, a second line of ________ forms defense
mechanisms that become operational.
both a and b
cellular components
humoral components
, Another name for Toll-like receptors is:
pattern-recognition receptors.
Secondary antibody stimulation results in a reaction that is termed
anamnestic
From the following, identify a specific component of the adaptive immune system that is formed in
response to antigenic stimulation:
Immunoglobulin
The process of inflammation is characterized by all of the following except:
Decreased capillary permeability
All of the following are immunological functions of complement except:
Induction of antiviral state
Induction of an antiviral state
Opsonization
Chemotaxis
Anaphylatoxin formation
Which two organs are considered the primary lymphoid organs in which immunocompetent cells
originate and mature?
Thymus and bone marrow
Which of the following cells is capable of binding to and killing microorganisms?
Neutrophil
All of the following are functions of immunoglobulins except:
Interacting with Tc cells to lyse viruses
Immunology is defined as the desirable and undesirable consequences of immune interactions.
True
The "father" of immunology is generally considered to be:
Pasteur
Acquired immunity can result from:
Not contracting a disease
genetic inheritance
.....
B lymphocytes respond to:
native antigenic determinants of appropriate fit.
With Answers
Which of the following is an example of innate immunity?
Phagocytosis
A specific function of the immune system is to:
Both a and b.
Recognize self from non self
Defend the body against non self
How are cytotoxic T cells (Tc Cells) and natural killer (NK) cells similar?
Effective against virally infected cells
Which of the following white blood cells is capable of further differentiation in the tissues?
Monocyte
A natural antibody has been stimulated by a (an)
unknown antigen
The immune system has distinctive characteristics, such as immobility. True or false.
False
Immunology is defined as the system responsible for the recognition and disposal of foreign (non self)
material. True or false.
True
Mechanisms of innate immunity:
Both a and b
are activated immediately after infection
quickly begin to control multiplication.
The first line of defense against infection is:
unbroken skin or mucous membranes.
Cell-mediated immunity is moderated by:
both b and c
T lymphocytes
monocytes-macrophages
If microorganisms penetrate the first line of defense, a second line of ________ forms defense
mechanisms that become operational.
both a and b
cellular components
humoral components
, Another name for Toll-like receptors is:
pattern-recognition receptors.
Secondary antibody stimulation results in a reaction that is termed
anamnestic
From the following, identify a specific component of the adaptive immune system that is formed in
response to antigenic stimulation:
Immunoglobulin
The process of inflammation is characterized by all of the following except:
Decreased capillary permeability
All of the following are immunological functions of complement except:
Induction of antiviral state
Induction of an antiviral state
Opsonization
Chemotaxis
Anaphylatoxin formation
Which two organs are considered the primary lymphoid organs in which immunocompetent cells
originate and mature?
Thymus and bone marrow
Which of the following cells is capable of binding to and killing microorganisms?
Neutrophil
All of the following are functions of immunoglobulins except:
Interacting with Tc cells to lyse viruses
Immunology is defined as the desirable and undesirable consequences of immune interactions.
True
The "father" of immunology is generally considered to be:
Pasteur
Acquired immunity can result from:
Not contracting a disease
genetic inheritance
.....
B lymphocytes respond to:
native antigenic determinants of appropriate fit.
