Immunology BOC Questions 1-86

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What is immunoglobulin idiotypic diversity best explained by?

Back

Germ line recombination.

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What type of immunity is a DPT vaccination an example of?

Back

Active humoral-mediated immunity.

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Which immunoglobulin is known to produce anaphylactic reactions following blood transfusion?

Back

IgA.

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Which immunoglobulin is the most efficient at agglutination?

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IgM.

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Which cells are known to be actively phagocytic?

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Neutrophils, eosinophils, monocytes.

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Define active humoral-mediated immunity.

Back

A type of immunity that involves the production of antibodies by B cells in response to an antigen.

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What is the role of IgE in the immune response?

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IgE is involved in allergic reactions and defense against parasitic infections.

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What is the primary function of neutrophils?

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To perform phagocytosis and respond quickly to sites of infection.

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What is clonal selection in immunology?

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The process by which specific B or T cells are activated and proliferate in response to an antigen.

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What is somatic mutation in the context of immunology?

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A process that introduces mutations in the variable regions of immunoglobulin genes, enhancing antibody diversity.