Clinical Immunology and Serology tests compilation bundle

Define immunoassay correct answer: A specific test that measures the presence or concentration of a substance in solution that may contain a complex mixture of a substance A precipitation reaction is the result of ___ correct answer: combining a soluble antigen with soluble antibody to produce ...

Which of the following is an example of innate immunity? correct answer: Phagocytosis A specific function of the immune system is to: correct answer: Both a and b. Recognize self from non self Defend the body against non self How are cytotoxic T cells (Tc Cells) and natural killer (NK) ce...

immunity correct answer: resistance to infection major cells involved in immune reaction correct answer: leukocytes, especially lymphocytes two types of internal defense systems correct answer: 1. Innate or Non-specific immue system 2. Acquired or Specific immune system Innate or non-sp...

The main process by which cells of the Innate Immune system defend against foreign material is: correct answer: phagocytosis Which of the following cells involved in innate immunity is NOT part of the myeloid blood cell line? correct answer: Natural Killer Cells The first line of defense in ...

The study of hosts reaction when foreign substances are introduced into the body correct answer: Immunology A foreign substance that induces an immunologic response correct answer: Antigen The condition of being resistant to an infection correct answer: Immunity Cells that engulf cells c...

When an antibody-coated antigen is phagocytize, which component of the antibody molecule must fit into a receptor on the phagocytic cell? correct answer: Fc region Inflammation correct answer: Characterized by local redness, swelling, and pain Sepsis correct answer: An infection-induced sys...

Humoral adaptive immunity correct answer: type of adaptive immunity involving B cells and antibodies Cellular adaptive immunity correct answer: type of adaptive immunity involving T cells and lymphokines IgG correct answer: Class of immunoglobulin with the greatest concentration in serum (7...

Definition of immunity correct answer: resistance to disease Causes of immune deficiency correct answer: AIDS, newborns, elderly, leukemia, lymphoma, chemotherapy, radiation therapy nonspecific immunity (natural, innate) correct answer: the first line of defense. Many microorganisms are not...

Antigen correct answer: Macromolecules that are capable of eliciting formation of immunoglobulins (antibodies) or sensitized cells in an immunocompetent host. Antibody correct answer: Serum factors in the blood formed in response to a foreign substance exposure. Antibodies are also know as immu...

A codon consists of a sequence of how many nucleotides? correct answer: three What amino acid is used to initiate most proteins in eukaryotes? correct answer: Methionine The process of protein synthesis is also called: correct answer: translation Protein structure characterized by the co...

Characteristics of Immunogens (antigens) that affect immunogenicity correct answer: 1. Large molecule - Molecular weight of at least 10 KDa 2. High complexity - Simple repeating units do not make good immunogens 3. Chemical composition- Proteins and polysaccharides are better than carbohydrates, ...

What immunological reaction is usually involved in asthma? a. Delayed hypersensitivity b. Immediate hypersensitivity c. Antibody mediated cytotoxity d. Precipitation reaction correct answer: b. Immediate hypersensitivity Match the immune mediator with the type of hypersensitiv...

*From the following, identify a specific component of the adaptive immune system that is formed in response to antigenic stimulation: A. Lysozyme B. Complement C. Commensal organisms D. Immunoglobulin correct answer: *D. Immunoglobulin is a specific part of the adaptive immune system and ...

What is the difference between precipitation and agglutination reactions? correct answer: Precipitation- visual aggregation of soluble test antigens with antibodies. Agglutination- visual aggregation of particulate test antigens. What body fluids can be utilized for serological studies on patie...