Multiple Choice Questions

It activates T helper cells by presenting antigen to them.
  • Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe a difference between the innate and adaptive defenses of the body?
  • Which of the following statements is true?
  • All of the following are true of the classical pathway of complement activation except one. Select the one answer that does NOT describe the classical pathway of complement activation.
  • Which of the following types of cells display protein fragments produced by the cancer within them?
Activated CD8 T cells become cytotoxic T cells.
  • Which specific type of cell produces antibodies?
  • Activated CD8 T cells become __________.
  • What is the role of complement in the innate immune response?
  • Natural killer (NK) cells ________.
Natural killer cells bind to target cells and secrete perforins and granzymes that degrade the target cell membrane. They also bind to membrane receptors that induce apoptosis.
  • Which pair of molecules do NOT directly interact with one another?
  • How do natural killer cells destroy invading pathogens?
  • Which specific type of cell produces antibodies?
  • What is the role of complement in the innate immune response?
When activated by the presence of antigens, B lymphocytes proliferate into plasma cells. Plasma cells generate antigen-specific antibodies.
  • Which of the following activate CD8 cells?
  • Which antimicrobial protein triggers inflammation?
  • What is meant by the clonal expansion of a B cell?
  • Which specific type of cell produces antibodies?
CD8 cells become cytotoxic T cells.
  • Which major class of lymphocytes become cytotoxic T cells?
  • Which antimicrobial protein triggers inflammation?
  • Which of the following activate CD8 cells?
  • Which of the following statements is true?
can kill cancer cells before the adaptive immune system is activated
  • Which of the following activate CD8 cells?
  • How is the adaptive third line of defense able to target specific pathogens?
  • Natural killer (NK) cells ________.
  • What cells make antibodies?
Dendritic cell engulfs RhinovirusEndosome fuses with lysozomeDigestion of the RhinovirusEpitopes are attached to MHC-IIMHC-II plus the attached epitope move to the outside of the dendritic cell
  • Which pair of molecules do NOT directly interact with one another?
  • Which of the following inflammatory chemicals is/are released by mast cells?
  • Which of the following is an effect of complement activation?
  • Place the following steps of phagocytosis in the order that they occur:
T cells bearing CD8 receptors are activated by cells presenting endogenous antigens on class I MHC proteins.
  • Which of the following best describes humoral immunity?
  • Which of the following describes a hapten?
  • Which of the following types of cells display protein fragments produced by the cancer within them?
  • Which of the following activate CD8 cells?
Activation of cytotoxic T cells by helper T cells
  • Which of the following statements is true?
  • Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of inflammation?
  • Which of the following is NOT a step used by cytotoxic T cells to kill infected host cells?
  • Which of the following is NOT a step that ultimately leads to antibody production?
Humoral immunity refers to the presence of specific antibodies in the body fluids.
  • Which of the following is NOT a step that ultimately leads to antibody production?
  • Which of the following activate CD8 cells?
  • Which of the following best describes humoral immunity?
  • Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of inflammation?
Histamine is one of the products produced by mast cells to moderate inflammation. It is also released by basophils, which are similar to mast cells but reside in the blood.
  • Which of the following is NOT a step that ultimately leads to antibody production?
  • Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of inflammation?
  • Which of the following is an effect of complement activation?
  • Which of the following inflammatory chemicals is/are released by mast cells?
The Tc interacts with epitope presented by MHC-I on the dendritic cellThe helper T cell activates the Tc cellThe Tc recognizes the infected host cellThe Tc secretes perforin and granzyme, causing apoptosis
  • Correctly order the steps involved cellular immunity:
  • Which of the following describes a hapten?
  • With what does our immune system coat pathogens to facilitate their capture and accelerate phagocytosis?
  • What is/are the specific target(s) of interferons?
Mucus contains macrophages that attack invading pathogens.-Mucus itself does not typically contain macrophages.
  • Cancer cells would be attacked by which of the following cells?
  • How do cytotoxic cells directly attack pathogens?
  • A person who has AIDS contracts rare and often life-threatening infections because their helper T cell count is so low. Which of the following components of the immune response still respond to antigen despite the low helper T cell count?
  • Which of the following is NOT a property of mucous membranes?
A hapten is a foreign molecule that becomes immunogenic when combined with body proteins.-Haptens trigger adaptive defenses when combined with body proteins, making them appear foreign. Examples of haptens can be found in poison ivy, animal dander, and certain drugs.
  • Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of inflammation?
  • Which of the following describes a hapten?
  • Which of the following activate CD8 cells?
  • Which of the following statements is true?
also called an epitope, the antigenic determinant is the specific part of an antigen that the antibody or lymphocyte antigenic determinant receptor binds to.Part E
  • What protein can be released by infected cells to help protect cells that have not yet been infected?
  • What is the name of the unique area (specific region) that a lymphocyte recognizes and binds to?
  • What is the role of complement in the innate immune response?
  • Which of the following types of cells display protein fragments produced by the cancer within them?
innate internal defenses-the macrophage recognizes many molecules found on pathogens that are not present on normal body cells.
  • What type of immunity can be transferred by bodily fluids from one person to another, thus conferring immunity to the recipient?
  • Phagocytotic cells such as macrophages identify a variety of enemies by recognizing markers unique to pathogens. They would be classified as which type of defense system?
  • What protein can be released by infected cells to help protect cells that have not yet been infected?
  • Which of the following types of cells display protein fragments produced by the cancer within them?
Memory B cells trigger a secondary immune response, which is faster, more prolonged, and more effective than the first immune response.
  • What type of immunity can be transferred by bodily fluids from one person to another, thus conferring immunity to the recipient?
  • What is the name of the unique area (specific region) that a lymphocyte recognizes and binds to?
  • What roles do memory B cells play when a patient is re-exposed to an antigen?
  • What is the role of complement in the innate immune response?
Memory cells to that specific virus are stored in the lymph nodes for many years. When the student comes into contact with this specific Rhinovirus, these memory cells quickly divide and differentiate into antibody-producing plasma cells. The antibodies will prevent the virus from reaching an infectious titer (number that causes infection).
  • Which of the following is NOT a property of mucous membranes?
  • A person who has AIDS contracts rare and often life-threatening infections because their helper T cell count is so low. Which of the following components of the immune response still respond to antigen despite the low helper T cell count?
  • Cancer cells would be attacked by which of the following cells?
  • The student who caught the cold caused by this specific Rhinovirus was exposed to the exact same Rhinovirus 18 months later. What component of the immune system will protect her from getting the same cold again?
can directly attack and kill other cells of the bodySubmit
  • Cytotoxic T cells ________.
  • Cancer cells would be attacked by which of the following cells?
  • Membrane attack complex (MAC) kills by ________.
  • A person who has AIDS contracts rare and often life-threatening infections because their helper T cell count is so low. Which of the following components of the immune response still respond to antigen despite the low helper T cell count?
antigen-presenting cells
  • Class II MHC proteins are found on which of the following cell types?
  • Class I MHC proteins are recognized by which of the following cell types (that are destined to become T cells)?
  • Which of the following is NOT a step that ultimately leads to antibody production?
  • Tears and mucus membranes would be a part of which defense system?
have a great deal of rough endoplasmic reticulum reflecting the fact that they secrete a tremendous amount of protein (antibody)
  • T helper cells ________.
  • Plasma cells ________.
  • What cells make antibodies?
  • Which specific type of cell produces antibodies?
class I MHC proteins are recognized by CD8 cells
  • Which class of MHC proteins presents exogenous antigens?
  • Class I MHC proteins are recognized by which of the following cell types (that are destined to become T cells)?
  • Which of the following is NOT a step that ultimately leads to antibody production?
  • What is the name of the unique area (specific region) that a lymphocyte recognizes and binds to?
cell-mediated immunity involves an intracellular pathogen such as a virus.
  • If a virus attacks a cell, which type of immunity would be activated?
  • What roles do memory B cells play when a patient is re-exposed to an antigen?
  • Which of the following types of cells display protein fragments produced by the cancer within them?
  • How is the adaptive third line of defense able to target specific pathogens?
Opsonins are needed to provide a gripping point on some cells that have capsules or other defenses against adherence by phagocytes.
  • Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe a difference between the innate and adaptive defenses of the body?
  • With what does our immune system coat pathogens to facilitate their capture and accelerate phagocytosis?
  • Which of the following inflammatory chemicals is/are released by mast cells?
  • Which of the following is an effect of complement activation?
the plasma B cells make antibodies in response to specific antigens.
  • Which is a part of the innate immune defenses?
  • Natural killer (NK) cells ________.
  • Which antimicrobial protein triggers inflammation?
  • What cells make antibodies?
class II MHC proteins
  • Class I MHC proteins are recognized by which of the following cell types (that are destined to become T cells)?
  • Which is a part of the innate immune defenses?
  • Which major class of lymphocytes become cytotoxic T cells?
  • Which class of MHC proteins presents exogenous antigens?
Helper T cells are lymphocytes that organize the cellular and humoral immune response branches of the immune system.
  • What roles do memory B cells play when a patient is re-exposed to an antigen?
  • Which lymphocytes act as the bridge between the cellular and humoral responses?
  • What is the role of helper T cells in the adaptive immune response?
  • Correctly order the steps involved cellular immunity:
humoral immunity involves antibodies that can be transferred from one person to another.
  • What roles do memory B cells play when a patient is re-exposed to an antigen?
  • What protein can be released by infected cells to help protect cells that have not yet been infected?
  • Which of the following best describes humoral immunity?
  • What type of immunity can be transferred by bodily fluids from one person to another, thus conferring immunity to the recipient?
The skin is the first innate barrier that works to prevent entry of any pathogens into the body.
  • Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of inflammation?
  • Which of the following best describes humoral immunity?
  • Which is a part of the innate immune defenses?
  • Which antimicrobial protein triggers inflammation?
function in the adaptive immune system activation
  • Natural killer (NK) cells ________.
  • T helper cells ________.
  • Activated CD8 T cells become __________.
  • What cells make antibodies?
diapedesis-The flattening of neutrophils and subsequent movement through the vessel wall is in response to cell adhesion molecules on endothelial cells.
  • What characterizes flattening of neutrophils to squeeze between the endothelial cells of the capillary walls?
  • With what does our immune system coat pathogens to facilitate their capture and accelerate phagocytosis?
  • Which lymphocytes act as the bridge between the cellular and humoral responses?
  • Correctly order the steps involved cellular immunity:
BCR and TCR-Both of these molecules interact with epitopes. BCRs interact with epitopes on the whole pathogen. TRCs interact with processed epitopes when presented on MHC-II.
  • Place the following steps of phagocytosis in the order that they occur:
  • What is the role of helper T cells in the adaptive immune response?
  • Which pair of molecules do NOT directly interact with one another?
  • Which class of MHC proteins presents exogenous antigens?
Bruising is a sign of internal hemorrhaging and injury, but bruising is not a typical part of the inflammatory response.
  • Which of the following best describes humoral immunity?
  • Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of inflammation?
  • Which of the following inflammatory chemicals is/are released by mast cells?
  • Which of the following describes a hapten?
The complement cascade activates inflammation to destroy foreign substances in the body.
  • Which antimicrobial protein triggers inflammation?
  • Which of the following best describes humoral immunity?
  • Which specific type of cell produces antibodies?
  • Which is a part of the innate immune defenses?
Clonal selection of B cells-B cells can still bind to antigen, which is the process of clonal selection. However, without a helper T cell, clonal expansion and antibody production will not occur.
  • Which of the following is NOT a property of mucous membranes?
  • Cancer cells would be attacked by which of the following cells?
  • A person who has AIDS contracts rare and often life-threatening infections because their helper T cell count is so low. Which of the following components of the immune response still respond to antigen despite the low helper T cell count?
  • The student who caught the cold caused by this specific Rhinovirus was exposed to the exact same Rhinovirus 18 months later. What component of the immune system will protect her from getting the same cold again?
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