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Question 1

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A blood group has both A and B antigens but no antibodies, It is
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  • B
  • AB
  • O
  • A

Question 2

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A compound formed in an organism for inhibiting growth of another organism is
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  • Antigen
  • Antibody
  • Antibiotic
  • Antiallergic

Question 3

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A disease due to allergic reaction is
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  • Enteric fever
  • Yellow fever
  • Hay fever
  • Trench fever

Question 4

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Which is involved in body defense?
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  • Neutrophils
  • Macrophages
  • Lymphocytes
  • All the above

Question 5

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A doctor suggested to a couple not to have more than one child because of
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  • Rh+ male Rh- female
  • Rh- male Rh+ female
  • Rh+ male Rh+ female
  • Rh- male Rh- female

Question 6

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A molecule that produces an immune response is
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  • Antigen
  • Antibody
  • Carcinogen
  • Mutagen

Question 7

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A noninfectious unnatural and unusual reaction to a substance or condition is
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  • Immunity
  • Allergy
  • Infection
  • Toxin

Question 8

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A person is injected with gammaglobulin against hepatitis B. It is
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  • Artificially acquires passive immunity
  • Artificially acquires active immunity
  • Naturally acquires active immunity
  • Naturally acquires passive immunity

Question 9

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Acquired immunity as developed after vaccination or infection is found in
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  • Vertebrates only
  • Invertebrates as well as vertebrates
  • Plants
  • All the above

Question 10

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Acquired immunity is found in
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  • Invertebrates
  • Vertebrates
  • Some invertebrates
  • Both vertebrates and invertibrates

Question 11

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Active immunity is due to
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  • Suppressor T-cells
  • killer T-cells
  • Memory cells
  • Helper T-cells

Question 12

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Active immunity means
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  • Resistance developed before disease
  • Resistance developed after disease
  • Increased heart beat
  • Increased flow of blood

Question 13

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AIDS is caused by
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  • RNA virus
  • DNA virus
  • Herpes virus
  • Hepatitis virus

Question 14

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An example of innate immunity is
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  • T-lymphocytes
  • B-lymphocyte
  • Neutrophils
  • Thyroid cells

Question 15

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An insect bite may result in inflammation of that spot. It is triggered by alarm chemicals such as
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  • Histamine and dopamine
  • Histamine and kinins
  • Interferon and opsonin
  • Interferons and histones

Question 16

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An Rh- individual receives Rh+ blood. The recipient becomes
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  • Sterlite
  • Dead
  • No reaction
  • Isoimmunised

Question 17

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Which of the following are secondary lymphoid organs?
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  • Spleen
  • Lymph Nodes
  • Thymus
  • Bone Marrow
  • Lymph Vessels

Question 18

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IgG consists of
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  • 2 light chains and two heavy chains joined by di-sulphide bond (H2L2)
  • 2 light chains and two heavy chains joined by hydrogen bond (H2L2)
  • 2 light chains and a heavy chain joined by di-sulphide bond (H1L2)
  • a light chain and two heavy chains joined by di-sulphide bond (H2L1)

Question 19

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Which is the Ig that first reaches the site of infection?
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  • IgM
  • IgG
  • IgA
  • IgE

Question 20

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Which is the largest Ig?
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  • IgM
  • IgG
  • IgA
  • IgE

Question 21

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Which of the following statements are true regarding IgM?
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  • IgM is a pentamer and is the largest Ig and called as ‘natural antibody’
  • IgM exists as monomer on B-cell surface
  • IgM is involved in early primary immune response
  • all of these

Question 22

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Which of the following statements are true?
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  • IgM is involved in primary immune response
  • IgG is involved in primary immune response
  • Both IgM and IgG are involved in primary immune response
  • IgG is involved only in secondary immune response

Question 23

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The antibody present in secretions like tears, saliva, colostrum is
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  • IgM
  • IgG
  • IgA
  • IgE

Question 24

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The primary Ig of exocrine secretions is
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  • IgM
  • IgG
  • IgA
  • IgE

Question 25

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Antibodies are:
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  • proteins
  • glycoproteins
  • carbohydrates
  • nucleic acid

Question 26

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The antigen binding site on an antibody is called:
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  • endotope
  • paratope
  • epitope
  • antitope

Question 27

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An antibody has
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  • 2 Fab regions and an Fc region
  • an Fab region and an Fc region
  • 2 Fab regions and 2 Fc regions
  • many Fab regions and many Fc regions

Question 28

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The hypervariable region resides in the
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  • N terminal region of light chain
  • N-terminal region of light and heavy chain
  • C-terminal region of light chain
  • C-terminal region of light chain and heavy chain

Question 29

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Fab stands for
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  • fragment antibody binding
  • fragment antigen binding
  • fragment antibody or antigen binding
  • fragment affinity binding

Question 30

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Which of the following statement is true regarding Fc region?
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  • fragment crystalisation and is the constant region
  • fragment constant and is the variable region
  • fragment crystalisation and is the variable region
  • fragment crystalisation and has both variable and constant region

Question 31

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Fab region:
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  • has a hypervariable region that binds with antibody
  • has a hypervariable region that binds with antigen
  • has a hypervariable region that binds with other immune cells
  • all of these

Question 32

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Fc region is involved in
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  • cell surface receptor binding
  • complement activation
  • determining diffusivity of antibody molecule
  • all of these

Question 33

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The ability of antigen to stimulate antibody production is called
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  • Affinity
  • Antigenicity
  • Elicitation
  • none of these

Question 34

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Clearance of antigens by antibodies involve
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  • neutralization and agglutination
  • opsonisation and complement activation
  • precipitation
  • all of these

Question 35

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The two identical light chains of an antibody belongs to
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  • kappa only
  • lambda only
  • lambda or kappa
  • none of these

Question 36

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Antigens can be
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  • proteins
  • carbohydrates
  • nucleic acids
  • all of these

Question 37

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A molecule that reacts with specific antibody but is not immunogenic by itself is called
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  • carrier
  • antigen
  • hapten
  • immunogen

Question 38

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Haptens are immunogenic upon binding covalently to a carrier protein how?
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  • covalently to a carrier protein
  • covalently to an antibody
  • covalently to a paratope
  • none of these

Question 39

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Haptens cannot activate T cell or B cells due to:
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  • its low molecular weight antigens arbuscules
  • its inability to bind to MHC
  • both a and b
  • none of these

Question 40

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Which of the following is a hapten?
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  • Cyanide
  • Paracetamol
  • Penicillin
  • None of these

Question 41

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An incomplete antigens
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  • are also called as haptens
  • are immunogenic upon binding covalently to a carrier protein
  • cannot induce antibody production by itself
  • all of the above

Question 42

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The second most abundant Ig is
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  • IgM
  • IgG
  • IgA
  • IgE

Question 43

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The most effective Ig is:
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  • IgM
  • IgG
  • IgA
  • IgE

Question 44

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IgM is a
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  • pentamer with 10 antigen binding sites
  • tetramer with 8 antigen binding sites
  • monomer with 2 antigen binding sites
  • dimer with 4 antigen binding sites

Question 45

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The Ig that mediates allergic reaction is
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  • IgM
  • IgG
  • IgA
  • IgE

Question 46

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The Ig involved in host defence against parasitic infection (helminths)
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  • IgM
  • IgG
  • IgA
  • IgE

Question 47

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The bonds involved in antigen-antibody interactions are
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  • weak hydrogen bonds and vanderwalls forces
  • strong covalent bonds
  • strong di- sulphide bonds
  • all of these

Question 48

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Which of the following statement is true?
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  • all immunogens are antigens but all antigens are not immunogens
  • all immunogens are antigens and all antigens are immunogens
  • all immunogens are not antigens but all antigens are immunogens
  • all immunogens are proteins and all proteins are immunogens

Question 49

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Which of the statements are true regarding antigen?
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  • generally self-molecules and molecules with low molecular weight are non-immunogenic
  • an antigen generally has many epitopes
  • heteropolymers are more immunogenic than homopolymers
  • all of these

Question 50

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The process of removal and replacement of damaged tissues or organs with healthy ones from a donor is called as
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  • transplantation
  • replacement therapy
  • repair and replacement
  • none of these

Question 51

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The transfer of individuals own tissue to another part of the body is called
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  • autograft
  • xenograft
  • allograft
  • syngeneic graft

Question 52

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The transfer of tissue between genetically identical individuals (like twins) is called
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  • autograft
  • xenograft
  • allograft
  • syngeneic graft

Question 53

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The transfer of tissue between individuals of different species is called
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  • autograft
  • xenograft
  • allograft
  • syngeneic graft

Question 54

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The transfer of tissue between genetically different individuals of same species is called
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  • autograft
  • xenograft
  • allograft
  • syngeneic graft

Question 55

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Which of the following has the maximum transplantation success rate?
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  • autograft
  • xenograft
  • allograft
  • syngeneic graft

Question 56

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The major molecules responsible for rejection of transplant is
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  • B cells
  • T cells
  • MHC molecule
  • Antibodies

Question 57

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Which of the following statements are true regarding transplantation?
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  • The compatibility of MHC proteins of donor and recipient will determine the success of transplantation
  • MHCs are just like fingerprints and all nucleated cells possess this fingerprint
  • The compatibility of MHC/HLA proteins of donor and recipient will be high if they are genetically closely related and may lead to successful transplantation.
  • all of these

Question 58

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In humans, MHC is called as
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  • Human MHC
  • Homo MHC
  • Human leucocyte antigen (HLA)
  • All of the above

Question 59

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The genes for HLA proteins are clustered in the major histocompatibility complex located
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  • on the short arm of chromosome 6
  • on the long arm of chromosome 6
  • on the short arm of chromosome 10
  • on the long arm of chromosome 10

Question 60

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The test that is done prior to transplantation surgery to determine the compatibility of MHC proteins between donor and recipient is called
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  • MHC matching
  • MHC typing
  • tissue typing
  • blood HLA test

Question 61

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MHC class I is a cell surface molecule present on
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  • B cells
  • All nucleated cells
  • APCs
  • T cells

Question 62

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MHC class II is a cell surface molecule present on (most correct ans.)
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  • B cells
  • All nucleated cells
  • APCs
  • T cells

Question 63

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Which of the following statements are true regarding complement activation?
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  • lysis of pathogen, tumor cells and allografts
  • production of mediators that attracts neutrophils to the site of inflammation
  • opsonization
  • all of these

Question 64

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Complement system is involved in
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  • specific defence
  • non-specific defence
  • both a and b
  • none of these

Question 65

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Allergy to penicillin is an example of
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  • Type I hypersensitivity
  • Type II hypersensitivity
  • Type III hypersensitivity
  • Type IV hypersensitivity

Question 66

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Type IV hypersensitivity is also called as:
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  • immediate hypersensitivity
  • delayed hypersensitivity
  • cytotoxic hypersensitivity
  • immune complex hypersensitivity

Question 67

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The most common class of antibody involved in type II hypersensitivity is
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  • IgG
  • IgM
  • IgE
  • IgD

Question 68

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T helper cell mediated hypersensitivity is:
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  • Type I hypersensitivity
  • Type II hypersensitivity
  • Type III hypersensitivity
  • Type IV hypersensitivity

Question 69

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Type III hypersensitivity is triggered by:
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  • Mast cells and IgE
  • K cells and IgG
  • Deposition of antigen antibody complexes
  • Th cells

Question 70

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Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AHA) is an example of
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  • Type I hypersensitivity
  • Type II hypersensitivity
  • Type III hypersensitivity
  • Type IV hypersensitivity

Question 71

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K cells and IgG mediated hypersensitivity is
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  • Type I hypersensitivity
  • Type II hypersensitivity
  • Type III hypersensitivity
  • Type IV hypersensitivity

Question 72

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Antibody dependent cytotoxicity is associated with
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  • Type I hypersensitivity
  • Type II hypersensitivity
  • Type III hypersensitivity
  • Type IV hypersensitivity

Question 73

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Allergies to sea foods, eggs etc is an example of
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  • Type I hypersensitivity
  • Type II hypersensitivity
  • Type III hypersensitivity
  • Type IV hypersensitivity

Question 74

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Humoral immunity is mediated by
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  • B cells
  • macrophages
  • both a and b
  • phagocytes

Question 75

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Humoral immunity is also called as
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  • antibody mediated immunity
  • non-specific immune response
  • antigen mediated immunity
  • all of these

Question 76

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B cell has receptor on its surface which is
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  • monomeric IgM
  • dimeric IgM
  • monomeric IgG
  • B cell receptor

Question 77

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B cells upon activation by antigens
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  • undergo clonal expansion followed by clonal selection
  • divides continuously
  • undergo clonal selection followed by clonal expansion
  • secrete antibodies

Question 78

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B cells differentiates to form
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  • plasma cells only
  • effector cells only
  • plasma cells and memory B cells
  • none of these

Question 79

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Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding plasma cells?
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  • Plasma cells are the effector cells
  • Plasma cells secretes antibodies
  • The precursor of plasma cell is B cell
  • Plasma cell has surface receptors

Question 80

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Origin and maturation of B cells takes place at
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  • lymph nodes
  • bone marrow
  • thymus
  • spleen

Question 81

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The function of memory B cell is
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  • antibody production
  • immunologic memory
  • regulated antibody production
  • none of these

Question 82

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Generally antibodies produced against a pathogen is
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  • monoclonal
  • homogenous
  • polyclonal
  • all of same specificity

Question 83

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Antibodies produced by plasma cells are
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  • specific
  • produced against the epitope that triggered B cell activation
  • both a and b
  • diverse

Question 84

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Antibodies clear out antigens by
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  • neutralization
  • precipitation
  • agglutination
  • all of these

Question 85

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Antibodies are
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  • opsonins
  • lipoproteins
  • serum phagocytes
  • none of these

Question 86

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Any substance that promotes phagocytosis of antigens by binding to them are called as
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  • interleukins
  • macrophages
  • phagocytes
  • opsonins

Question 87

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The phenomenon of selective proliferation of B cells in response to their interaction with the antigen is called
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  • clonal expansion
  • monoclonal selection
  • clonal proliferation
  • clonal selection

Question 88

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The specific targeted responses constitute the third line of defense in response to an infectious agent and is called as
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  • third line of defence
  • adaptive immunity
  • acquired immunity
  • all of these

Question 89

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The characteristics of adaptive immunity include
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  • specificity
  • immunologic memory
  • discrimination of self from non self molecules
  • all of these

Question 90

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Which of the cells are involved in adaptive immunity?
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  • B cells and T cells
  • B cells only
  • T cells only
  • macrophages and NK cells

Question 91

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T cell mediates
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  • humoral immunity
  • non-specific defence
  • cell mediated immunity
  • none of these

Question 92

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The ratio of T cells to B cells is
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  • 3:1
  • 1:3
  • 1:1
  • 1:2

Question 93

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T cells and B cells are originated in
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  • spleen
  • thymus
  • bone marrow
  • lymph nodes

Question 94

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Injection of anti-venom against snake bite is an example of
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  • active immunity
  • passive immunity
  • non-specific immunity
  • phagocytic immunity

Question 95

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Which of the following statements are true regarding adaptive immunity?
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  • prior exposure to antigen is essential
  • prior exposure to antigen is not essential
  • it is a non-specific defence mechanism
  • macrophages are the major cells involved

Question 96

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Active immunity involves
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  • contact with foreign antigens
  • immunologic memory
  • slow primary response
  • all of the above

Question 97

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Active immunity is produced by
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  • clonal selection
  • clonal expansion
  • both a and b
  • all of these

Question 98

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Cells involved in adaptive immunity or acquired immunity or specific defense include
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  • T cells
  • B cells
  • Antigen presenting cells
  • All of these

Question 99

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Plasma cells are secreted by
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  • T cells
  • B cells
  • Antigen presenting cells
  • Macrophages

Question 100

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The characteristics of passive immunity include
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  • immediate relief
  • no immunologic memory
  • resistance for a short period only
  • all of these

Question 101

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Immunologic memory is provided by
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  • B cells
  • T cells
  • Both a and b
  • Phagocytes

Question 102

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A method for cell sorting based on the surface antigens (markers) which react specifically with fluorescent-labelled antibodies is called
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  • Flowcytometry
  • Immunofluorescent technique
  • Immunoelectrophoresis

Question 103

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A technique in which tissues and cells are examined by a fluorescent light microscope using fluorescent-labeled antibodies is called
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  • Immunofluorescent technique
  • Flowcytometry
  • Immunoelectrophoresis

Question 104

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A technique for the identification of proteins in serum or other fluid by electrophoresis and subsequent immunodiffusion is called
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  • Immunoelectrophoresis
  • Flowcytometry
  • Immunofluorescent technique

Question 105

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Classical pathway of complement system is activated by
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  • antibody-antigen complexes
  • antigen
  • antigenic peptides
  • antigens bound to MH

Question 106

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Alternate pathway of complement system is activated by
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  • antibody-antigen complexes
  • antigen
  • microorganisms or its toxins
  • antigens bound to MHC

Question 107

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Classical pathway of complement system is involved in
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  • specific defence
  • adaptive immunity
  • both a and b
  • non-specific defence

Question 108

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Alternate pathway of complement system is involved in
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  • non-specific defence
  • innate immunity
  • both a and b
  • adaptive immunity

Question 109

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Complement system
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  • consists of 20 serum proteins
  • serum proteins acts as biological cascade
  • both a and b
  • are set of antibodies

Question 110

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Complement system is involved in
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  • specific defence
  • non-specific defence
  • both a and b
  • none of these

Question 111

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Kupffer cells are macrophages found on
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  • lung
  • bone
  • nephrons
  • liver

Question 112

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Antiviral glycoproteins released by living cells in response to viral attack and induce a viral resistant state to neighboring cells is called as
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  • natural killer cells
  • complement system
  • phagocytes
  • interferons

Question 113

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Newborns get their antibodies from mothers milk. This is an example of
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  • Naturally acquired active immunity
  • Artificially acquired active immunity
  • Naturally acquired passive immunity
  • Artificially acquired passive immunity

Question 114

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Which of the following is the site of T cell maturation?
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  • Bone marrow
  • Thymus
  • Spleen
  • Appendix

Question 115

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Primary lymphoid organs include
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  • Thymus and spleen
  • Thymus and bone marrow
  • Thymus, bone marrow and spleen
  • Thymus, bone marrow, spleen and lymph nodes

Question 116

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The major chemical messenger involved in hypersensitivity is
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  • interferons
  • histamines
  • lymphokines
  • interleukines

Question 117

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HIV attacks:
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  • macrophages
  • B cells
  • T cytotoxic cells
  • T helper cells

Question 118

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Regarding the inflammatory response:
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  • Tissue swelling is the first stage of the inflammatory response.
  • Mast cells secrete chemotactic agents that attract lymphocytes
  • Macrophages secrete vasoactive materials during the inflammatory response
  • The inflammatory response can be triggered by antibody binding to the surface of micro-organisms.

Question 119

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Natural killer cells only destroy cells infected with a virus.
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  • True
  • False

Question 120

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The antigens below are on your erythrocytes (red blood cells) which antibodies would you expect to find in the serum 1/ A- [blank_start]B[blank_end] 2/ B- [blank_start]A[blank_end] 3/ O- [blank_start]AB[blank_end]
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  • B
  • A
  • AB
  • O
  • A
  • B
  • AB
  • O
  • AB
  • O
  • A
  • B

Question 121

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Fill in the Blanks (No - symbol needed) 1/ Precursor Chain + [blank_start]L fucose[blank_end]= H-Antigen 2/ H-Antigen + [blank_start]N acetylgalactosamine[blank_end]= A-Antigen 3/ H-Antigen + [blank_start]D Galactose[blank_end]= B-Antigen
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  • L fucose
  • N acetylgalactosamine
  • D Galactose
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