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
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
