wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Hypersensitivity Reactions

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An increased (exaggerated) response of normal immune system that damages the body tissues is known as ___

a)

hypersensitivity

b)

hypersensitivity reaction

c)

Allergy

d)

All the above

2.

Which of the following is called Delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction?

a)

Type II

b)

Type I

c)

Type IV

d)

Type III

3.

Antigens in bee sting venom, pollens, nuts may cause ____ hypersensitivity reaction.

a)

Anaphylactic

b)

Immune-complex mediated

c)

antibody-mediated cytotoxic

d)

Delayed type

4.

Sensitization phase in delayed type hypersensitivity reaction takes ___ time.

a)

1-2 weeks

b)

4-5 weeks

c)

1-2 months

d)

3-5 days

5.

IFN-γ, TNF-β, IL-2 are examples of ___

a)

Antigens

b)

Cytokines

c)

Immunoglobulins

d)

Antibodies

6.

In type I reaction, IgEs trigger mast cells to produce ___

a)

Antibody

b)

Histamine

c)

Allergen

d)

Interleukin

7.

Which of the following is true for hypersensitivity reactions?

a)

The reaction during a blood transfusion is an example of a Type II hypersensitivity reaction (cytotoxic hypersensitivity).

b)

The reaction during a blood transfusion is an example of a Type III

c)

The reaction during a blood transfusion is an example of a delayed type reaction

d)

The reaction during a blood transfusion is an example of antigen mediated reaction

8.

Hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by Rh incompatibility in a subsequent pregnancy can be prevented by administering antibodies against the Rh antigen to the mother. These antibodies are called ____

a)

Rhogam

b)

Rh Antigen

c)

Rh Factor

d)

RhO anti antibody

9.

Localized Arthus reaction (reaction at site of injection) and generalized reactions such as serum sickness, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. These are due to ____ reaction.

a)

Type 1

b)

Type 2

c)

Type 3

d)

Type 4

10.

____ are proteins in type II reactions that bind to foreign particles and bacteria making them more susceptible to the action of phagocytes.

a)

Opsonins

b)

Haptens

c)

Interleukins

d)

Cytokines