Immunology Quiz

What is the primary role of cytokines in the immune system?

• Provide structural support to cells

• Transport oxygen in the blood

• Control inflammation and immune responses

• Regulate blood pressure

Which type of immunity provides an immediate response to pathogens?

• Adaptive Immunity

• Cell-mediated Immunity

• Innate Immunity

• Acquired Immunity

What is the function of phagocytes in the immune response?

• Regulate blood flow

• Signal other immune cells

• Engulf and destroy pathogens

• Produce antibodies

How does uremia affect the immune system in CKD patients?

• Enhances immune response

• Leads to systemic inflammation and immune suppression

• Increases antibody production

• Has no effect

What are antigens primarily responsible for?

• Providing energy

• Transporting nutrients

• Triggering immune responses

• Regulating blood sugar

Which type of T lymphocyte is responsible for killing virus-infected cells?

• Helper T Cells

• Memory T Cells

• Regulatory T Cells

• Cytotoxic T Cells

What does immunogenicity refer to?

• The ability to produce antibodies

• The ability to provoke an immune response

• The ability to enhance inflammation

• The ability to suppress immune function

Which cytokine is known for its role in controlling inflammation?

• All of the above

• Interferon-gamma

• Tumor Necrosis Factor

• Interleukin-1

What is a key feature of innate immunity?

• Requires prior exposure to pathogens

• Provides a specific response

• Acts as the first line of defense

• Involves only B cells

What happens to B cell levels in ESRD patients?

• They increase significantly

• They remain unchanged

• They are greatly reduced

• They double in number