Immunology and Serology Exam 1
Questions with Correct Answers
Which of the following is an example of innate immunity? - ANSWERSPhagocytosis
A specific function of the immune system is to: - ANSWERSBoth 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? -
ANSWERSEffective against virally infected cells
Which of the following white blood cells is capable of further differentiation in the
tissues? - ANSWERSMonocyte
A natural antibody has been stimulated by a (an) - ANSWERSunknown antigen
The immune system has distinctive characteristics, such as immobility. True or false. -
ANSWERSFalse
Immunology is defined as the system responsible for the recognition and disposal of
foreign (non self) material. True or false. - ANSWERSTrue
Mechanisms of innate immunity: - ANSWERSBoth a and b
are activated immediately after infection
quickly begin to control multiplication.
The first line of defense against infection is: - ANSWERSunbroken skin or mucous
membranes.
Cell-mediated immunity is moderated by: - ANSWERSboth 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. - ANSWERSboth a and b
cellular components
humoral components
Another name for Toll-like receptors is: - ANSWERSpattern-recognition receptors.
, Secondary antibody stimulation results in a reaction that is termed -
ANSWERSanamnestic
From the following, identify a specific component of the adaptive immune system that is
formed in response to antigenic stimulation: - ANSWERSImmunoglobulin
The process of inflammation is characterized by all of the following except: -
ANSWERSDecreased capillary permeability
All of the following are immunological functions of complement except: -
ANSWERSInduction 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? - ANSWERSThymus and bone marrow
Which of the following cells is capable of binding to and killing microorganisms? -
ANSWERSNeutrophil
All of the following are functions of immunoglobulins except: - ANSWERSInteracting
with Tc cells to lyse viruses
Immunology is defined as the desirable and undesirable consequences of immune
interactions. - ANSWERSTrue
The "father" of immunology is generally considered to be: - ANSWERSPasteur
Acquired immunity can result from:
Not contracting a disease
genetic inheritance - ANSWERS.....
B lymphocytes respond to: - ANSWERSnative antigenic determinants of appropriate fit.
Enhancement of phagocytosis by coating of foreign particles with serum proteins is
called - ANSWERSopsonization
Which T cells expresses the CD8 marker and acts specifically to kill tumors or virally
infected cells? - ANSWERST cytotoxic
The immune system has distinctive characteristics, such as specificity. -
ANSWERSTrue
Questions with Correct Answers
Which of the following is an example of innate immunity? - ANSWERSPhagocytosis
A specific function of the immune system is to: - ANSWERSBoth 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? -
ANSWERSEffective against virally infected cells
Which of the following white blood cells is capable of further differentiation in the
tissues? - ANSWERSMonocyte
A natural antibody has been stimulated by a (an) - ANSWERSunknown antigen
The immune system has distinctive characteristics, such as immobility. True or false. -
ANSWERSFalse
Immunology is defined as the system responsible for the recognition and disposal of
foreign (non self) material. True or false. - ANSWERSTrue
Mechanisms of innate immunity: - ANSWERSBoth a and b
are activated immediately after infection
quickly begin to control multiplication.
The first line of defense against infection is: - ANSWERSunbroken skin or mucous
membranes.
Cell-mediated immunity is moderated by: - ANSWERSboth 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. - ANSWERSboth a and b
cellular components
humoral components
Another name for Toll-like receptors is: - ANSWERSpattern-recognition receptors.
, Secondary antibody stimulation results in a reaction that is termed -
ANSWERSanamnestic
From the following, identify a specific component of the adaptive immune system that is
formed in response to antigenic stimulation: - ANSWERSImmunoglobulin
The process of inflammation is characterized by all of the following except: -
ANSWERSDecreased capillary permeability
All of the following are immunological functions of complement except: -
ANSWERSInduction 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? - ANSWERSThymus and bone marrow
Which of the following cells is capable of binding to and killing microorganisms? -
ANSWERSNeutrophil
All of the following are functions of immunoglobulins except: - ANSWERSInteracting
with Tc cells to lyse viruses
Immunology is defined as the desirable and undesirable consequences of immune
interactions. - ANSWERSTrue
The "father" of immunology is generally considered to be: - ANSWERSPasteur
Acquired immunity can result from:
Not contracting a disease
genetic inheritance - ANSWERS.....
B lymphocytes respond to: - ANSWERSnative antigenic determinants of appropriate fit.
Enhancement of phagocytosis by coating of foreign particles with serum proteins is
called - ANSWERSopsonization
Which T cells expresses the CD8 marker and acts specifically to kill tumors or virally
infected cells? - ANSWERST cytotoxic
The immune system has distinctive characteristics, such as specificity. -
ANSWERSTrue
