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Makes integrins more 'sticky'
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The interaction of which molecule on the membrane of cells with its ligand signals apoptosis?
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Lymphocyte passage (diapedesis or transmigration) occurs at the between adjacent endothelial cells then into the tissues.
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The adaptive immune system develops from stem cells originating in the
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Matching: Immunodeficiency - Most severe of congenital immunodeficiencies
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Allelic exclusion creates monospecific B-cell receptors (BCRs). The result is these cells each secrete:
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Class II MHC molecules accommodate peptides and thus be referred to analogously as a 'hotdog in a bun', in contrast to class I MHC molecules.
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The mutation on the X chromosome responsible for X-SCID is in the gene for a subunit of several cytokine receptors. Which of the following is true for boys affected with X-SCID at birth?
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Question 9 of 57
Secrete cytokines if damaged
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Paracortex
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Which of the following key components of the complement pathway can be activated by the lectin, classical, and alternative pathways?
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Natural killer cells are thought to fill the gap between initial innate response and adaptive immune response. They evolved to detect low levels of MHC caused by the diseases of and
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In the processing pathway for extracellular antigens, synthesis of MHC class II and invariant chain (li) occurs in the
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Which of the following is chiefly found on the surface of B cells as a receptor molecule and is involved in cell activation?
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The deficiency of the complement component factor D and properdin lead to the recurrent bacterial infection. Which of the following pathway is affected in this condition?
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Which of the following clear Viral infected cells that doesn't exhibit MHC-1
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Wrong about antigen interaction with lymphocytes
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Superantigens such as staphylococcal enterotoxins bind to certain TCR chains and to MHC class II molecules. MHC binding does not involve the peptide groove. T cells can then release extremely high levels of cytokines, which lead to toxic shock syndrome (TSS) when they appear in the blood.
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Mature naive B cells...?
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A 13-month-old male presented with vomiting, fever, and irritability. On examination his temperature was 40°C, lethargic, with atrophied tonsils, clear tympanic membrane, clear chest and neck stiffness. The parents gave past history of pneumonia at the age of 6 and 9 months for which he was admitted to hospital and treated with i.v. antibiotics for 10 days. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
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Class switching (isotype switching) involves rearrangement of the V(H) exon to associate with a different C(H) exon at different times in the course of an immune response. The region of the antibody molecule is affected (changed) via class switching and, unlike somatic recombination, this process is antigen
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The immune system uses as well as molecules (e.g. complement components). The immune system uses as well as antigen recognition molecules.
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What is the immunologic consequence of mutation in CD40L (CD154)?
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Which of the following best describes the location of the delta (δ)-chain locus in human T-cell receptors?
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How many binding sites there are between Complementarity Determining Regions (CDR) and an antigen on one Fab
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Humoral immunity is mediated by antibodies from and is involved in the elimination of pathogens. Cell mediated immunity is mediated by and is involved in the elimination of pathogens.
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Macrophages serve as antigen presenting cells and activate
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Regarding the structure of the T-cell receptor, which of the following is NOT an invariant CD3 protein chain?
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Rhematoid arthritis
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Opsonization is the process by which bacteria and other cells are made available for phagocytosis and involves opsonin or IgG. Which complement components is/are mainly involved?
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Subunit vaccines contains components from pathogens, which are inactivated and referred to as These vaccines are generally of low immunogenicity and may need to work effectively.
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An 18-month-old male child presented with failure to thrive and chronic diarrhea. On examination he has dermatitis, generalized lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, and deep seated infection in the inguinal area. His lab. investigations revealed anemia and hypergammaglobulinemia. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
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Question 33 of 57
Digeorge syndrome is known to increase likelihood of infection of some microbes, why is that?
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Which of the following is not associated with neutropenia?
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A 4-year-old boy presented with high fever, decreased appetite, aphthous stomatitis, and cellulitis of the right calf muscle. His absolute neutrophil count (ANC) was 600/μL. The MOST likely organisms causing this condition are
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Which of the following are lineage restricted, morphologically identifiable, and express differentiation markers?
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Which is the most common defined immunodeficiency disorder?
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Activation of a T cell requires ___. Following activation, the T cell proliferates and differentiates into ___, then moves into peripheral tissues and other organs.
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Which of the following uses the enzyme horseradish peroxidase (HRP)?
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CD4 molecules bind with MHC molecules and are found on (expressed by) cells. CD8 molecules bind with MHC molecules and are found on (expressed by) cells.
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The complement system plays a key role in the host defense process. Which of the following components of this system is the most important in chemotaxis?
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A 17-month-old girl presented with history of recurrent attacks of pneumonia since the age of 8 months. You suspect a predominant B-cell defect. Of the following, the BEST simple initial screening test is
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All the following are features of ataxia-telangiectasia EXCEPT
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Which of the following produce large amounts of antibodies (Igs) and differentiate upon stimulation from CD4+ cells?
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Question 45 of 57
Parasitic worm eggs are resistant to low pH and proteolytic digestion in the stomach. Adult worms living inside the lower gut are protected from many of the components of the immune response. Mast cells respond to worms. What immunoglobulin activates these mast cells, leading to degranulation?
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Activates the complement system
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Question 48 of 57
In which of the following developmental stages of T cells are surface molecules CD4 and CD8 NOT expressed?
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Question 49 of 57
Adaptive immune system response typically takes how long?
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Question 50 of 57
Which cytokine is essential for T-cell proliferation and is also necessary for the production of CD25-positive regulatory T cells?
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Question 51 of 57
A patient in their early 20s presents with recurrent bacterial infections. Lab work shows B cells in the periphery as well as low immunoglobulin levels. History shows immunoglobulin levels have decreased with age. Which of the following is the most likely?
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A patient presents for a follow-up visit after a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The physician suspects a misdiagnosis after finding immune complexes accumulated in the blood, lymph, and tissues. Which of the following is the most likely?
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Question 54 of 57
What fraction of serum are the antibodies (immunoglobulins) initially found when using lytical techniques (e.g. electrophoresis)?
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A patient suffering from recurrent mucosal infections and celiac disease. Turns out he is affected with a primary immunodeficiency. He is most probably affected with...?
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A graft between members of the same species is termed an?
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Which of the following regulators inhibits C3convertase
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