Question 1

As an adult who never developed chickenpox infection as a child, you elect to receive the protective vaccine against this pathogen at the age of 35. This vaccine will stimulate _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   a primary immune response
B)   a secondary immune response
C)   latency
D)   an anamnestic responseE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Antigen presenting cells _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   include dendritic cells
B)   include macrophages
C)   engulf and modify antigen to be more immunogenic
D)   hold and present processed antigen on their cell membrane surface
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Antibody molecules circulate in lymph, blood, and tissue ﬂuids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The structural and functional differences that distinguish immunoglobulin isotypes are due to variations associated with their Fc fragments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Properties of effective antigens include all of the following except _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   they are foreign to the immune system
B)   they have molecular complexity
C)   they are large molecules with a minimum molecular weight of 1,000
D)   they are large polymers made up of repeating subunits
E)   they are cells or large, complex moleculesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Class II MHC genes code for _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   certain secreted complement components
B)   self receptors recognized by T lymphocytes
C)   all HLA antigens
D)   receptors located primarily on macrophages and B cells
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following statements does not represent the role of a cell marker in the third line of defense?

Accepted Answer

A)   They receive and transmit signals to coordinate the immune response.
B)   They are attachment sites for foreign molecules.
C)   They serve as recognition factors for self and nonself molecules.
D)   They serve as transcription factors to initiate antibody production.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

All nucleated cells contain _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   IgD receptors
B)   class II MHC
C)   IgE receptors
D)   secretory antibodies
E)   class I MHCF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Antigens that elicit allergic reactions are called _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   superantigens
B)   autoantigens
C)   heterophilic antigens
D)   allergensE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The array of potential antibodies to the variety of possible antigens is amazing. Which statement explains this development?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is a shuﬄing of genes that code for self markers as well as nonself markers, mixing them together and producing reactive lymphocytes to those markers.
B)   Mutations in the antibody gene occur within the activated B cells, since they meet the antigen.
C)   The existing antibody molecules change their shapes, allowing them to ﬁt with a large number of antigens.
D)   Recombination of genes coding for the variable regions of immunoglobulins occurs during the developmental stage of lymphocyte production.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The immunoglobulin class that has a dimer form found in mucus, saliva, colostrum, and other body secretions is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   IgA
B)   IgM
C)   IgG
D)   IgD
E)   IgEF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

During which response to the antigen do we display a latent period of no secretory antibody synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Primary
B)   Secondary
C)   Tertiary
D)   QuaternaryE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 15: Host Defenses Ii: Specific Immunity and Immunization

Properties of effective antigens include all of the following except _______.

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As an adult who never developed chickenpox infection as a child, you elect to receive the protective vaccine against this pathogen at the age of 35. This vaccine will stimulate _______.

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Antibody molecules circulate in lymph, blood, and tissue ﬂuids.

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Antigens that elicit allergic reactions are called _______.

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Class II MHC genes code for _______.

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During which response to the antigen do we display a latent period of no secretory antibody synthesis?

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Which of the following statements does not represent the role of a cell marker in the third line of defense?

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The immunoglobulin class that has a dimer form found in mucus, saliva, colostrum, and other body secretions is ______.

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Antigen presenting cells _______.

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The array of potential antibodies to the variety of possible antigens is amazing. Which statement explains this development?

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All nucleated cells contain _______.

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The structural and functional differences that distinguish immunoglobulin isotypes are due to variations associated with their Fc fragments.

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Properties of effective antigens include all of the following except _______.

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As an adult who never developed chickenpox infection as a child, you elect to receive the protective vaccine against this pathogen at the age of 35. This vaccine will stimulate _______.

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Antibody molecules circulate in lymph, blood, and tissue ﬂuids.

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Antigens that elicit allergic reactions are called _______.

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Class II MHC genes code for _______.

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During which response to the antigen do we display a latent period of no secretory antibody synthesis?

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Which of the following statements does not represent the role of a cell marker in the third line of defense?

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The immunoglobulin class that has a dimer form found in mucus, saliva, colostrum, and other body secretions is ______.

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Antigen presenting cells _______.

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The array of potential antibodies to the variety of possible antigens is amazing. Which statement explains this development?

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All nucleated cells contain _______.

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The structural and functional differences that distinguish immunoglobulin isotypes are due to variations associated with their Fc fragments.

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