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Which of the following enzymes generated through respiratory burst converts oxygen to hypochlorite ions?
iNOS
Lysosomal proteases
NADPH oxidase
Myeloperoxidase
Aside from the clinical findings associated with SIRS, what would characterize septic shock syndrome?
evidence of organ dysfunction
severe drop in blood pressure
infection
None of the above
Mannose binding lectin in the lectin pathway with the help of MASP-1 & MASP-2 activates which complement protein?
C2
C3
C4
A & C only
A, B & C
The following are cytokines primarily involved in adaptive immune response, EXCEPT:
IL-4
TNF-β
IL-3
IL-5
Which of the following is a good hapten but not immunogen?
carbohydrate
lipid
What is measured in the CH50 assay?
RBC quantity needed to agglutinate 50% of antibody
complement needed to lyse 50% of RBCs
complement needed to lyse 50% of antibody-sensitized RBCs
antibody and complement needed to sensitize 50% of RBCs
Which of the following cells is NOT involved during an inflammatory response?
mast cells
neutrophils
dendritic cells
lymphocytes
None of the above
Which complement component allows the elimination of immune complexes from cell surfaces like RBCs?
C3b
C5a
C3d
C4b
An invariant chain is initially attached to:
MHC I
MHC II
both
neither
The following symptoms are part of the criteria for diagnosis of SIRS, EXCEPT:
Heart rate higher than 90 bpm
Body temperature higher than 38 degrees Celsius
Respiratory rate higher than 20 bpm
Total WBC count of more than 12.0x109/L
None of the above
Endothelial cells lining the blood vessels express adhesion molecules in response to:
IL-1 & tumor necrosis factor
Selectins
IL-6 & IL-12
Complement proteins
What type of cytokine are immunomodulators, as well as antiviral and antineoplastic agents?
Tumor necrosis factor
Interferon
Adipokine
Colony-stimulating factor
What complement protein of the alternative pathway fragments Factor B that has attached to C3b?
Properdin
Factor H
Factor I
Factor D
What cytokine effect is exhibited when a T lymphocyte secretes IL-2 to induce that same cell to undergo clonal proliferation?
Autocrine
Endocrine
Paracrine
Interactive
What is the positive reaction in the AH50 Assay?
Agglutination
Precipitation
Hemolysis
Color change
What type of cell involved in adaptive immunity is most effective against extracellular antigen?
B lymphocyte
Helper T lymphocyte
Dendritic cell
A & B only
Which of the following cell surface molecules is classified as an MHC class II antigen?
HLA-SB
HLA-C
HLA-DR
A & C only
A, B & C
Which of the following complement controls is NOT bound to cell surface?
C1 INH
DAF
S protein
A & C only
A, B & C
Monoclonal antibodies for immunotherapy was first directed towards management of:
Uncontrolled infectious diseases
Autoimmune disorders
Inflammatory responses
All of the above
Homologous restriction factor can inactivate the:
classical pathway of complement
alternative pathway of complement
lectin pathway of complement
A & C only
A, B & C
Which of the following tests may be used to quantitate C9?
Flow cytometry
CH50 Assay
Both
Neither
There are types of light chains.
2
4
5
7
Viral mechanism to evade MHC presentation include the following, EXCEPT:
remove MHC molecules from the mitochondria
inhibit transcription of MHC genes
blocking peptide transport by the TAP
None of the above
Hypercytokinemia is beneficial to enhance an inflammatory response against a microorganism.
True
False
In what part of the lymph nodes are most naive B lymphocytes found?
Paracortex
Secondary follicles
Primary follicles
Cortex
Engulfed antigen is presented to _ lymphocyte through _.
helper T lymphocyte/ MHC II
helper T lymphocyte/ MHC I
cytotoxic T lymphocyte/ MHC II
cytotoxic T lymphocyte/ MHC I
The theory of cellular immunity was introduced by:
Louis Pasteur
Emil von Behring
Almont Wright
Elie Metchnikoff
Which of the following is NOT a pre-formed antigen receptor?
toll-like receptor
KAR
NOD-like receptor
none of the above
A longer immune response is achieved through which of the following?
active immunization
passive immunization
infection
A & C only
A, B & C
The following are true about eosinophils, EXCEPT:
Has FcεR for recognition of IgE-coated helminths
Contains major basic protein in the granules
Responsible for symptoms associated with allergic reactions
None of the above
After engulfment, the bacteria was able to escape the phagolysosome. For an effective immune response, the macrophage should present the bacterial protein through which MHC molecule?
MHC I
MHC II
Either
Neither
The J chain is present in which type of antibody?
IgM
IgE
IgA
A & B only
A & C only
Follicular dendritic cells are found in the:
lymph nodes
thymus
mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
A & C only
A, B & C
What test is expected to have abnormal result in C3 deficiency? 1) AH50 Assay 2) ELISA 3) CH50 Assay 4) RID
If statements 1, 2 & 3 are correct
If statements 1 & 3 are correct
If statements 2 & 4 are correct
If only statement number 4 is correct
If all four statements are correct
Monoclonal antibodies have all the following characteristics EXCEPT:
Purified antibodies
Cloned from a single cell
Engineered to bind to a single specific antigen
Frequent occurrence in nature
An NK cell has which of the following receptors? 1) KAR 2) Fcγ 3) KIR 4) complement receptor
If statements 1, 2 & 3 are correct
If statements 1 & 3 are correct
If statements 2 & 4 are correct
If only statement number 4 is correct
If all four statements are correct
Genetically different individuals of the same species are referred to as:
Xenogenic
Heterogenic
Autogenic
Isogenic
Which of the following cells has both CD4 & CD25 surface markers?
B lymphocytes
Regulatory T cells
Th2 lymphocytes
Cytotoxic T lymphocytes
Staphylococcal complement inhibitor inhibits complement by binding to:
Factor H
C3 convertase
C1 complex
C5 convertase
An antigen that can activate 7 subsets of lymphocyte would be classified as:
oligoclonal activator
polyclonal activator
either
neither
The hinge region is not present in which antibody isotype?
IgM & IgA
IgG & IgD
IgA & IgE
IgM & IgE
Release of acute phase proteins during inflammation is mediated by what cytokines?
IL-1, IL-6, TNF
IL-6, IL-12, TNF
IL-2, IL-4, IL-6
Type I IFN & IL-12
A phagocyte that engulfs the bacteria after recognizing and binding to the mannose in the bacterial cell wall is an example of what type of phagocyte recognition?
Direct
Indirect
Which IgG subclass is lowest in concentration in a newborn infant?
IgG1
IgG2
IgG3
IgG4
A superantigen, such as toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1), bypasses the normal antigen processing stage by binding to and cross linking:
A portion of an immunoglobulin molecule and complement component C1
Toll-like receptors and an MHC class I molecule
A portion of an immunoglobulin and a portion of a T-cell receptor
A portion of a T-cell receptor and an MHC class II molecule
Neutrophil extracellular traps are formed by:
Activated neutrophils when microorganisms are introduced into the tissues
Dead neutrophils when nuclear contents are released
A combination of opsonized neutrophils and dying neutrophils
A combination of granulocytes and macrophages
Toll-like receptors are found on which cells? 1) Dendritic cells 2) B lymphocytes 3) Mast cells 4) T lymphocytes
If statements 1, 2 & 3 are correct
If statements 1 & 3 are correct
If statements 2 & 4 are correct
If only statement number 4 is correct
If all four statements are correct
Which MHC class of molecule is necessary for antigen recognition by CD4-positive T cells?
Class I
Class II
Class III
No MHC molecule is necessary
Which of the following is not a property of adaptive immune response?
Rapid response to antigen
Enhanced responses to recurrent infection
Specialized response to antigen
Clonal expansion
Which of the following specimens may be used to test for the function of the alternative pathway?
Serum
Inactivated serum
EDTA anticoagulated blood
A & C only
A, B & C
IgG is normally found in the:
blood
lymphatic fluid
CSF
A & B only
A, B & C
Which of the following is the main contribution of Edelman & Porter to the field of Immunology?
Antibody structure
Monoclonal antibodies
Principle of precipitation
Discovery of complement proteins
C-reactive protein level will start to increase _ hours following inflammation.
2–4
4–6
6–8
24–72
The process by which phagocytic cells are attracted to a substance, such as a bacterial peptide is called:
Diapedesis
Degranulation
Chemotaxis
Opsonization
Precipitation is an example of what type of interaction between antigen and antibody?
Primary
Secondary
Which antibody would have the highest avidity when bound to antigen?
IgG
IgA
IgM
all antibodies have equal avidity
Proper diet, exercise and adequate sleep can enhance which of the following?
phagocytic activity of phagocytes
specificity of lymphocytes
both
neither
Which type of cell has the lowest concentration of MHC I?
lymphocytes
hepatocytes
macrophages
spleen cells
What type of cell preferentially activates monocytes, macrophages & other cells against intracellular pathogens?
Th1 lymphocytes
Natural killer cells
Regulatory T cells
Th2 lymphocytes
From the following, identify a specific component of the adaptive immune system that is formed in response to antigenic stimulation:
Lysozyme
Complement
Immunoglobulin
Cytokines
Which of the following is an example of a natural passive way of developing adaptive immunity?
Infusion of plasma
Vaccination
Infection
All of the above
All of the following are functions of immunoglobulins EXCEPT:
Neutralizing toxic substances
Facilitating phagocytosis through opsonization
Interacting with TC cells to lyse viruses
None of the above
What complement protein forms the transmembrane pore that allows water to freely enter the cell and cause lysis?
C5a678
C9
C8 & C9
C1
Which of the following is the C5 convertase of the lectin pathway?
C3bBb3b
C4b2a
C4b2a3b
C3bBb
What type of IgG subclass can bind complement? 1) IgG1 2) IgG2 3) IgG3 4) IgG4
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 4
2, 3, 4
1, 3, 4
Eosinophils recognize target helminths through which method?
Direct
Indirect
Adaptive
What is the most common cause of inflammation?
Hypersensitivity reactions
Tissue necrosis
Microbial infections
Physical agents
CXCL3 is an example of what cytokine?
Interleukin
Interferon
Lymphokine
Chemokine
Which of the following antibodies is also a surface immunoglobulin?
IgA
IgM
IgE
None of the above
Which of the following is present in tears and saliva to control the growth of gram positive bacteria?
Lysozyme
Lactoferrin
Lactic acid
Defensin
What type of interferon primarily provides protection against viral infection?
Alpha interferon
Beta interferon
Both
Neither
Swelling of the inflamed area is due to:
Increase in blood flow to the area
Leakage of plasma to the tissues
Release of chemicals from damaged tissues
Increased phagocyte metabolism
What complement deficiency is most associated with increased susceptibility to Neisseria infection?
C2 deficiency
C3 deficiency
C1 deficiency
C5 deficiency
IL-4 downregulates the production of IL-12 and thus inhibiting Th1 differentiation. This is an example of what action of cytokines?
Pleiotropy
Antagonism
Redundancy
Synergy
In normal phagocyte activity, what is the expected result when performing the NBT dye test?
yellow precipitate
blue/black precipitate
loss of fluorescence
increase in radioactivity
In anticytokine therapy, the monoclonal antibodies are directed against:
cytokine receptors
inhibitors of cytokine
cytokine
A & C only
A, B & C
What part of the antibody is recognized by phagocytes during phagocytosis?
Carboxy terminal
Amino terminal
A patient with C2 deficiency is prone to which of the following?
Neisseria infection
recurrent pyogenic infection
Lupus-like syndrome & other autoimmune disorders
Hereditary angioedema
Which of the following is stabilized by calcium?
C1qrs
C3 convertase
C5 convertase
MAC
The following are pre-formed receptors for antigen recognition, EXCEPT:
B cell receptor
KAR
Pattern recognition receptor
None of the above
Which cell is effective in eliminating extracellular antigens?
phagocyte
plasma cell
both
neither
Immunoassay for cytokines may be performed using which of the following specimen?
serum
saliva
CSF
all of the above
Which acute phase protein is used as a biomarker for sepsis?
ceruloplasmin
mannose-binding lectin
procalcitonin
C-reactive protein
When testing for NK cell function, increased radioactivity means
The NK cell can lyse target cells
The NK cell cannot lyse target cells
Mast cells have longer lifespan than basophils.
True
False
Heterophile antigens:
have different origin but identical in structure
have different origin and different in structure
have the same origin but different in structure
have the same origin and identical in structure
Acute phase proteins are produced by which organ?
Hypothalamus
Spleen
Liver
Kidneys
Two antibodies may have the same allotype but different isotype.
True
False
Intracellular cytokines may be detected using which of the following tests?
ELISA
Nanoparticle-modified aptamers
Bioassay
Flow cytometry
After a booster shot for Hepatitis B, the patient wanted to know whether he/she is protected. What test can be done to know this?
Measure IgM levels of the patient
Measure IgG levels of the patient
Perform Boyden micropore chamber test
Measure lymphocyte population through flow cytometry
What type of antibody has no interchain disulfide bonds?
IgA
IgG
IgE
IgM
IgD
How is complement activity destroyed in vitro?
Heating serum at 56C for 30 minutes
Heating serum at 37C for 45 minutes
Freezing serum at 0C for 24 hours
A & B only
A & C only
Which MHC molecule is composed of an alpha chain and a Β2-microglobulin?
MHC 1
MHC 2
both
neither
How are cytotoxic and natural killer cells similar?
effective against virally infected cells
recognize antigen in association with HLA class II markers
Both
Neither
After an immune response to a microorganism, which of the following cells is generated?
memory cells
effector cells
naïve cells
antigen presenting cells
Which of the following is an indirect effect of antibodies?
Agglutination
Neutralization
Complement activation
All of the above
None of the above
Macrophages produce which of the following proteins during antigen processing?
IL-1 and IL-6
γ-Interferon
IL-4, IL-5, and IL-10
IL-3 & IL-7
Defined as the resistance to infectious disease.
Immunology
Immunity
Immune organs
Immune response
All of the following are immunologic functions of complement, EXCEPT:
Induction of an antiviral state
Opsonization
Chemotaxis
anaphylatoxin formation
None of the above
The following are anti-inflammatory cytokines, EXCEPT:
adiponectin
TGF-β
IL-35
None of the above
Which region determines whether an immunoglobulin molecule can fix complement?
VH
CH
VL
CL
What is the gold standard test for cytokines?
Flow cytometry
Bioassay
ELISA
RID
