Chapter 33: Adaptive Immunity Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition Exam|Questions and Answers| 100% Correct

Chapter 33: Adaptive Immunity Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition Exam|Questions and Answers| 100% Correct 1. B cell mechanisms are classified as _____ immunity. a. nonspecific b. antibody-mediated c. cell-mediated d. Both A and B are correct b. antibody-mediated 2. Macromolecules that induce the immune system to make certain responses are called: a. antigens. b. plasma proteins. c. antibodies. d. prostaglandins. a. antigens. 3. Memory cells: a. immediately secrete antibodies when they are formed. b. are supporting cells and are not related to antibody production. c. are a special type of T cell. d. become plasma cells when exposed to an antigen. d. become plasma cells when exposed to an antigen. 4. The constant region of the light chain in an antibody consists of _____ amino acids. a. 50 b. 77 c. 106 d. 168 c. 106 5. An immunoglobulin, or antibody molecule, consists of _____ heavy and _____ light polypeptide chains. a. two; two b. four; two c. two; four d. four; four a. two; two 6. The antibody normally constituting the highest percentage of antibodies in the blood is: a. IgE. b. IgG. c. IgM. d. IgA. b. IgG. 7. The antibody produced after initial contact with an antigen is: a. IgE. b. IgG. c. IgM. d. IgA. c. IgM. 8. The antibody commonly found in tears an