Immunology and Serology Exam 2
Questions with Accurate Answers
A major component of mast cell granules, whose effects appear within 30 - 60
seconds after release. It causes smooth muscle contraction, vasodilation and
increased vascular permeability.
a. Prostaglanin
b. Platelet activating factor
c. Histamine
d. Eosinophil chemotactic factor of anaphylaxis correct answer c. Histamine
A male baby who has suffered from persistent Candida fungal infections and
several bouts of pneumonia before the age of 6 months is found to have some
developmental problems as well as low-set ears. Lab testing reveals an absence fo
T cells. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Selective IgA deficiency
b. Common variable immunodeficiency
c. Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
d. DiGeorge syndrome correct answer d. DiGeorge syndrome
,A patient undergoes a skin graft from the back to cover a damaged area of the
neck. This is an example of what type of transplant?
a. Heterograft
b. Xenograft
c. Allograft
d. Autograft correct answer d. Autograft
A proto-oncogene is a normal gene that has a positive influence on cell
proliferation.
True
False correct answer True
A transplantation patient suffers an organ rejection witnin hours after the
procedure. What type of rejection occurred?
a. Hyperacute
b. Acute
c. Chronic
, d. Graft-versus-host disease correct answer a. Hyperacute
All of the following characterize Multiple myeloma EXCEPT:
a. Increased numbers of plasma cells in the peripheral blood
b. Excessive immunoglobulin chains in blood and urine
c. Bone lesions
d. IgM antibodies precipitate at cold temperatures obstructing small vessels
correct answer d. IgM antibodies precipitate at cold temperatures obstructing
small vessels
Antibodies to cyclic citrullinated proteins (anit-CCP) are specific diagnostic
indicators for: a. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
b. Celiac Disease
c. Biliary cirrhosis
d. Rheumatoid arthritis correct answer d. Rheumatoid arthritis
Autoimmune disease is thought to result from complex interactions between the
genetic makeup of an individual, exposure to environmental factors and defects
in immune regulation.
Questions with Accurate Answers
A major component of mast cell granules, whose effects appear within 30 - 60
seconds after release. It causes smooth muscle contraction, vasodilation and
increased vascular permeability.
a. Prostaglanin
b. Platelet activating factor
c. Histamine
d. Eosinophil chemotactic factor of anaphylaxis correct answer c. Histamine
A male baby who has suffered from persistent Candida fungal infections and
several bouts of pneumonia before the age of 6 months is found to have some
developmental problems as well as low-set ears. Lab testing reveals an absence fo
T cells. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Selective IgA deficiency
b. Common variable immunodeficiency
c. Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
d. DiGeorge syndrome correct answer d. DiGeorge syndrome
,A patient undergoes a skin graft from the back to cover a damaged area of the
neck. This is an example of what type of transplant?
a. Heterograft
b. Xenograft
c. Allograft
d. Autograft correct answer d. Autograft
A proto-oncogene is a normal gene that has a positive influence on cell
proliferation.
True
False correct answer True
A transplantation patient suffers an organ rejection witnin hours after the
procedure. What type of rejection occurred?
a. Hyperacute
b. Acute
c. Chronic
, d. Graft-versus-host disease correct answer a. Hyperacute
All of the following characterize Multiple myeloma EXCEPT:
a. Increased numbers of plasma cells in the peripheral blood
b. Excessive immunoglobulin chains in blood and urine
c. Bone lesions
d. IgM antibodies precipitate at cold temperatures obstructing small vessels
correct answer d. IgM antibodies precipitate at cold temperatures obstructing
small vessels
Antibodies to cyclic citrullinated proteins (anit-CCP) are specific diagnostic
indicators for: a. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
b. Celiac Disease
c. Biliary cirrhosis
d. Rheumatoid arthritis correct answer d. Rheumatoid arthritis
Autoimmune disease is thought to result from complex interactions between the
genetic makeup of an individual, exposure to environmental factors and defects
in immune regulation.
