Prelude to a Revolution | Antibodies Series Part 1

The video explains the role of antibodies in the immune system, their production by B cells, and their ability to neutralize pathogens. It covers the historical development of antibody-based medicines, including treatments for diphtheria and snakebites, and the evolution of monoclonal antibody therapies. The video also highlights the use of antibodies in diagnostics, such as pregnancy tests, and discusses the potential side effects of using animal-derived antibodies.

What is the primary function of antibodies in the immune system?

• To produce hormones

• To transport oxygen

• To grab onto unwanted substances

• To digest food

What triggers a B cell to mature and start producing antibodies?

• The presence of glucose

• A decrease in blood pressure

• The presence of an antigen

• A change in temperature

How do pregnancy tests utilize antibodies?

• By measuring body temperature

• By detecting vitamin levels

• By binding to pregnancy hormones

• By detecting blood sugar levels

What was the first disease successfully treated using serum therapy?

• Malaria

• Diphtheria

• Influenza

• Tuberculosis

What is a major drawback of using animal-derived antibodies?

• They can cause immune reactions

• They are too expensive

• They are difficult to produce

• They are ineffective

What breakthrough in 1975 advanced antibody treatments?

• Development of vaccines

• Discovery of penicillin

• Fusion of B cells with cancer cells

• Invention of the microscope

Which condition was the first therapeutic monoclonal antibody approved to treat?

• Kidney transplant rejection

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

• Alzheimer's disease