Immunologie Preparation (Pr. Kruy Sunlay) Q286

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1) Which is a major advantage of active immunotherapy over passive immunotherapy?

a. ) Immediate protection

b. ) Requires less medical intervention

c. ) Less expensive

d. ) Short-term effect

e. ) Long-lasting immunity

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2) What is the role of Helper T cells (CD4⁺)?

a. ) Produce antibodies

b. ) Destroy infected cells

c. ) Suppress immune response

d. ) Engulf pathogens

e. ) Activate other immune cells

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3) Which type of cell is involved in killing virus-infected cells directly?

a. ) Macrophages

b. ) Neutrophils

c. ) Helper T cells

d. ) B cells

e. ) Cytotoxic T cells

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4) What do Helper T cells (CD4⁺) release to activate other immune cells?

a. ) Histamines

b. ) Cytokines

c. ) Lysozymes

d. ) Perforins

e. ) Antibodies

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5) What is the primary function of immune checkpoint inhibitors?

a. ) To eliminate all white blood cells

b. ) To provide passive antibodies

c. ) To replace damaged organs

d. ) To block immune suppression by tumors

e. ) To enhance bacterial infections

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6) Which disease is an autoimmune disorder

a. ) Influenza

b. ) Measles

c. ) Malaria

d. ) Diabetes Type 1

e. ) Tuberculosis

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7) What is the role of fluorescent probes in qPCR?

a. ) Visualize infected cells

b. ) Detect and quantify viral nucleic acids

c. ) Bind to antibodies

d. ) Increase sample volume

e. ) Measure viral proteins

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8) What does opsonization refer to in the immune system?

a. ) The process by which antibodies enhance the ability of phagocytes to engulf pathogens

b. ) The destruction of pathogens by natural killer cells

c. ) The activation of T cell receptors

d. ) The killing of infected cells by cytotoxic T cells

e. ) The production of memory cells

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9) Which of the following cells is primarily responsible for the production of antibodies in response to HIV?

a. ) B cells

b. ) Dendritic cells

c. ) CD8+ T cells

d. ) Macrophages

e. ) NK cells

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10) What is the primary role of macrophages?

a. ) Produce antibodies

b. ) Engulf and digest pathogens

c. ) Secrete histamines

d. ) Activate the complement system

e. ) Kill virus-infected cells

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11) What is the primary application of flow cytometry?

a. ) Detecting radioisotopes

b. ) DNA amplification

c. ) Measuring enzyme activity

d. ) Quantification of cellular markers

e. ) Protein separation

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12) What do Memory B cells do?

a. ) Attack infected cells

b. ) Present antigens to T cells

c. ) Recognize antigens from previous infections

d. ) Destroy pathogens

e. ) Suppress immune responses

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13) What is an antigen?

a. ) A component of the complement system

b. ) A protein that can induce an immune response

c. ) A white blood cell

d. ) A molecule that neutralizes pathogens

e. ) A protein that activates TLRs

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14) How is the classical complement pathway activated?

a. ) Spontaneous activation on pathogen surfaces

b. ) Direct recognition of bacteria

c. ) Interaction with T cells

d. ) Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) binding

e. ) Antigen-antibody complex formation

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15) What is the final stage of an immune response?

a. ) Activation of B cells

b. ) Resolution and memory formation

c. ) Complement activation

d. ) Recognition of antigens

e. ) Cytotoxic attack

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16) Passive immunotherapy provides:

a. ) Immediate but short-lived immunity

b. ) Complete protection against all infections

c. ) A response that takes weeks to develop

d. ) Long-term immune memory

e. ) A permanent cure for autoimmune diseases

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17) Which of the following diseases is associated with HLA-DR3?

a. ) Type 1 diabetes

b. ) Sickle cell anemia

c. ) Cystic fibrosis

d. ) Rheumatoid arthritis

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18) What type of immunity involves antibodies?

a. ) Cell-mediated immunity

b. ) Humoral immunity

c. ) Innate immunity

d. ) Passive immunity

e. ) Inflammatory response

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19) Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of protease inhibitors?

a. ) They prevent the maturation of new HIV virions by inhibiting protease activity.

b. ) They prevent the viral RNA from being integrated into the host genome.

c. ) They block the HIV virus from entering the host cell.

d. ) They inhibit the replication of HIV by targeting reverse transcriptase.

e. ) They neutralize the HIV virus in the bloodstream.

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20) Natural Killer (NK) cells are part of the:

a. ) Innate immune system

b. ) Nervous system

c. ) Digestive system

d. ) Adaptive immune system

e. ) Circulatory system

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21) What is the function of Natural Killer (NK) cells?

a. ) Stimulating B cells

b. ) Antibody production

c. ) Killing virus-infected cells

d. ) Presenting antigens

e. ) Phagocytosis

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22) Which of the following is NOT a function of HLA molecules?

a. ) Presenting foreign antigens

b. ) Facilitating immune recognition of pathogens

c. ) Regulating insulin production

d. ) Activating immune responses

e. ) Maintaining self-tolerance

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23) What is the main purpose of a positive control in an ELISA test?

a. ) To ensure test validity

b. ) To detect antibodies

c. ) To measure enzyme activity

d. ) To amplify DNA

e. ) To remove background noise

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24) Which immunotherapy is most commonly used for allergies?

a. ) Antihistamines

b. ) Vaccination

c. ) Chemotherapy

d. ) Monoclonal antibody therapy

e. ) Allergen immunotherapy (desensitization)

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25) Which of the following therapies is NOT considered an immunotherapy?

a. ) Chemotherapy

b. ) Monoclonal antibodies

c. ) Checkpoint inhibitors

d. ) Cancer vaccines

e. ) Adoptive cell therapy

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26) What is the key advantage of immunochromatographic assays?

a. ) Long processing time

b. ) High specificity

c. ) Rapid results

d. ) Use of radioisotopes

e. ) Requirement of advanced laboratory equipment

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27) What is the primary function of the immune system?

a. ) Transport oxygen

b. ) Protect the body from infections

c. ) Regulate body temperature

d. ) Produce energy

e. ) Digest food

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28) Which immunoglobulin is the most abundant in the blood and extracellular fluid?

a. ) IgM

b. ) IgD

c. ) IgG

d. ) IgE

e. ) IgA

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29) What is the main function of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)?

a. ) Regulating blood pressure

b. ) Storing genetic information

c. ) Presenting antigens to immune cells

d. ) Producing hormones

e. ) Carrying oxygen in the blood

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30) Which of the following is not a type of immunity?

a. ) Adaptive immunity

b. ) Metabolic immunity

c. ) Innate immunity

d. ) Artificial immunity

e. ) Passive immunity

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31) What is the primary target cell of HIV?

a. ) Neutrophils

b. ) CD8+ T cells

c. ) CD4+ T cells

d. ) Macrophages

e. ) B lymphocytes

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32) What triggers inflammation?

a. ) Memory cell formation

b. ) B cell activation

c. ) Release of cytokines and histamines

d. ) Antibody production

e. ) T cell suppression

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33) What do dendritic cells do in the immune response?

a. ) Produce antibodies

b. ) Release histamine

c. ) Degrade pathogens in lysosomes

d. ) Present antigens to T cells

e. ) Directly kill pathogens

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34) What is the final stage of the immune response?

a. ) Memory formation

b. ) Inflammation

c. ) Recognition

d. ) Resolution

e. ) Activation

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35) What happens when a T cell receptor binds to its specific antigen on MHC molecules?

a. ) It stimulates antibody production

b. ) It activates the complement system

c. ) It promotes phagocytosis of the antigen

d. ) It induces apoptosis of the infected cell

e. ) It initiates T cell activation and differentiation

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36) Which method is most commonly used to quantify viral RNA in an infection?

a. ) Flow cytometry

b. ) Western blot

c. ) ELISA

d. ) Hemagglutination assay

e. ) qPCR

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37) What is the advantage of Western blot over ELISA?

a. ) Uses fluorescence instead of enzymes

b. ) More quantitative data

c. ) Requires less equipment

d. ) Higher specificity

e. ) Faster results

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38) What is the central component of all complement pathways?

a. ) C5

b. ) C3

c. ) Factor D

d. ) C1

e. ) C4

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39) Which organ clears complement immune complexes?

a. ) Brain

b. ) Kidneys

c. ) Spleen

d. ) Pancreas

e. ) Heart

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40) Which type of cell recognizes antigen presented on MHC Class I molecules?

a. ) B cells

b. ) CD4+ T cells

c. ) Eosinophils

d. ) CD8+ T cells

e. ) Dendritic cells

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41) What is the main enzyme that allows HIV to convert its RNA into DNA?

a. ) RNA polymerase

b. ) Reverse transcriptase

c. ) DNA polymerase

d. ) Integrase

e. ) Protease

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42) Which diagnostic method is primarily used for viral load quantification?

a. ) Western blot

b. ) Turbidimetry

c. ) ELISA

d. ) Hemagglutination

e. ) PCR

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43) What is the role of cytokines in the immune response?

a. ) Act as antibodies

b. ) Transport oxygen

c. ) Present antigens

d. ) Kill pathogens

e. ) Mediate communication between immune cells

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44) What is the main characteristic of an antigen?

a. ) It induces an immune response

b. ) It is always harmful

c. ) It is produced by the body

d. ) It neutralizes pathogens

e. ) It is a type of antibody

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45) Which of the following is NOT a function of the complement system?

a. ) Opsonization

b. ) Inflammation

c. ) Cell lysis

d. ) Clearance of immune complexes

e. ) Antibody production

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46) What is the major limitation of ELISA for viral quantification?

a. ) Only works for DNA viruses

b. ) Cannot differentiate live from dead virus

c. ) Cannot detect viral antigens

d. ) Requires advanced equipment

e. ) Very slow

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47) In which of the following processes is HLA involved?

a. ) Immune response to pathogens

b. ) Regulation of body temperature

c. ) Digestion of food

d. ) Blood clotting

e. ) Oxygen transport

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48) Which test requires a fluorescence microscope for result interpretation?

a. ) Hemagglutination test

b. ) Immunofluorescence assay

c. ) PCR

d. ) Western blot

e. ) ELISA

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49) Which of the following is an example of an active immunotherapy vaccine?

a. ) Antivenom

b. ) HPV vaccine

c. ) Tetanus immunoglobulin

d. ) Rituximab

e. ) Immunoglobulin therapy

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50) Which of the following is an example of active immunotherapy?

a. ) Rabies immunoglobulin injection

b. ) Convalescent plasma therapy

c. ) Monoclonal antibody therapy

d. ) Antivenom for snake bites

e. ) Cancer vaccines

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51) Which is a primary lymphoid organ?

a. ) Appendix

b. ) Spleen

c. ) Bone marrow

d. ) Liver

e. ) Lymph nodes

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52) What chromosome contains the genes for the HLA system?

a. ) Chromosome 6

b. ) Chromosome 10

c. ) Chromosome 21

d. ) Chromosome 1

e. ) Chromosome 12

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53) Which immune cells are primarily involved in the clearance of pathogens during a viral infection?

a. ) Neutrophils

b. ) Macrophages and natural killer cells

c. ) Eosinophils

d. ) T cells and B cells

e. ) Mast cells

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54) HLA Class II molecules are primarily found on which type of cells?

a. ) Red blood cells

b. ) Skin cells

c. ) Immune cells

d. ) Brain cells

e. ) Muscle cells

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55) What type of ELISA is best for detecting cytokines in a biological sample?

a. ) Direct

b. ) Indirect

c. ) Competitive

d. ) Sandwich

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56) What is the function of memory B cells?

a. ) Kill infected cells

b. ) Suppress immune response

c. ) Release histamine

d. ) Activate the complement system

e. ) Provide long-term immunity

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57) What type of immunity is provided by a vaccine?

a. ) Active artificial immunity

b. ) Innate immunity

c. ) Passive artificial immunity

d. ) Active natural immunity

e. ) Passive natural immunity

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58) Which immune cells recognize antigens without prior exposure?

a. ) Macrophages

b. ) Dendritic cells

c. ) Memory B cells

d. ) Natural Killer (NK) cells

e. ) Plasma cells

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59) hat initiates the classical pathway of the complement system?

a. ) Spontaneous activation of C3

b. ) Release of histamine

c. ) Binding of mannan-binding lectin to carbohydrates

d. ) Antigen-antibody complexes

e. ) Factor D activation

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60) What does the HLA system help to distinguish between?

a. ) Oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood

b. ) Friendly and harmful bacteria

c. ) Human and non-human cells

d. ) Different types of viruses

e. ) Normal and tumor cells

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61) What is the major benefit of active immunotherapy over passive immunotherapy?

a. ) It is effective against all diseases

b. ) It works immediately

c. ) It provides lifelong immunity

d. ) It requires fewer doses

e. ) It does not involve the immune system

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62) What type of virus is HIV classified as?

a. ) Herpesvirus

b. ) Picornavirus

c. ) Adenovirus

d. ) Flavivirus

e. ) Retrovirus

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63) What is the role of dendritic cells?

a. ) Produce antibodies

b. ) Act as antigen-presenting cells (APCs)

c. ) Suppress immune responses

d. ) Activate the complement system

e. ) Directly kill pathogens

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64) What is the function of the Fc region of an antibody?

a. ) Neutralize toxins

b. ) Bind to T cell receptors

c. ) Bind to the antigen

d. ) Bind to the complement system or immune cells

e. ) Activate macrophages

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65) Which is the first antibody class produced in response to an infection?

a. ) IgA

b. ) IgM

c. ) IgG

d. ) IgE

e. ) IgD

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66) Which of the following is the primary function of the complement system?

a. ) Enhancing antibody production

b. ) Stimulation of B-cells

c. ) Cell lysis and pathogen clearance

d. ) Regulation of blood pressure

e. ) T-cell activation

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67) Which immune cells produce antibodies?

a. ) Cytotoxic T cells

b. ) Platelets

c. ) B cells

d. ) Macrophages

e. ) Neutrophils

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68) Patients with terminal complement component deficiency should receive which vaccination?

a. ) Influenza vaccine

b. ) Meningococcal vaccine

c. ) Diphtheria vaccine

d. ) Hepatitis B vaccine

e. ) MMR vaccine

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69) What is the characteristic feature of the secondary immune response?

a. ) It involves a higher number of neutrophils

b. ) It does not involve memory cells

c. ) It is slower than the primary response

d. ) It involves only IgM antibodies

e. ) It is stronger and faster than the primary response

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70) Which antibody class is most commonly associated with allergic reactions?

a. ) IgA

b. ) IgM

c. ) IgG

d. ) IgD

e. ) IgE

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71) The immune system can distinguish between:

a. ) DNA and RNA

b. ) Harmful and harmless substances

c. ) Acids and base

d. ) Food and water

e. ) Oxygen and carbon dioxide

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72) What is a common use of active immunotherapy in cancer treatment?

a. ) To directly kill cancer cells using monoclonal antibodies

b. ) To provide immediate immune support in cancer patients

c. ) To neutralize toxins produced by cancer cells

d. ) To supply antibodies directly to the bloodstream

e. ) To stimulate the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells

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73) Which type of ELISA is most useful for detecting small molecules like hormones?

a. ) Competitive

b. ) Sandwich

c. ) None of the above

d. ) Indirect

e. ) Direct

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74) What type of T cell is activated by MHC-I molecules?

a. ) Neutrophils

b. ) Cytotoxic T cells (CD8⁺)

c. ) Plasma cells

d. ) Helper T cells (CD4⁺)

e. ) B cells

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75) What is the primary function of antibodies in neutralization?

a. ) Activate cytotoxic T cells

b. ) Release histamine

c. ) Bind to toxins or pathogens and prevent them from interacting with host cells

d. ) Phagocytose pathogens

e. ) Activate the complement system

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76) What are Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs)?

a. ) Molecules that help with blood clotting

b. ) Proteins that recognize self-antigens

c. ) Receptors that detect pathogen-associated patterns

d. ) Enzymes that break down bacteria

e. ) Receptors that bind to antibodies

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77) What is the viral load in an untreated person with AIDS typically associated with?

a. ) Viral clearance

b. ) High immune function

c. ) High replication rate of HIV

d. ) Complete viral suppression

e. ) Low viral replication

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78) What type of T cell is activated by MHC-II molecules?

a. ) Cytotoxic T cells (CD8⁺)

b. ) Helper T cells (CD4⁺)

c. ) Natural Killer cells

d. ) Memory T cells

e. ) Regulatory T cells

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79) Which virus quantification method uses fluorescence microscopy?

a. ) Focus forming assay

b. ) TCID₅₀

c. ) Hemagglutination

d. ) qPCR

e. ) Western blot

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80) Helper T cells (CD4+) primarily function to:

a. ) Secrete digestive enzymes

b. ) Help activate other immune cells

c. ) Form blood clots

d. ) Produce insulin

e. ) Directly kill infected cells

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81) Which immunoglobulin is most effective at activating complement?

a. ) IgA

b. ) IgE

c. ) IgM

d. ) IgG

e. ) IgD

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82) What is the main function of a secondary antibody in indirect ELISA?

a. ) Directly binding the antigen

b. ) Binding to primary antibodies

c. ) Enhancing fluorescence

d. ) Detecting nucleic acids

e. ) Binding to a membrane

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83) What type of antibody is often used in passive immunotherapy?

a. ) Natural antibodies

b. ) Monoclonal antibodies

c. ) IgM antibodies

d. ) Memory antibodies

e. ) Polyclonal antibodies

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84) Which of the following is a potential complication of chronic HIV infection?

a. ) Arthritis

b. ) Heart disease

c. ) Parkinson's disease

d. ) Tuberculosis

e. ) Stroke

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85) The tonsils help protect against:

a. ) Digestive enzymes

b. ) Airborne pathogens

c. ) Bone diseases

d. ) High blood pressure

e. ) Blood clotting disorders

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86) Which of the following is NOT an antigen-detection test?

a. ) ELISA

b. ) PCR

c. ) Gram Staining

d. ) Western blot

e. ) Hemagglutination

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87) A key advantage of active immunotherapy is:

a. ) Immediate immune protection

b. ) Short-term effectiveness

c. ) No need for the immune system to respond

d. ) Generation of immune memory

e. ) It is only useful against bacterial infections

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88) What is the primary function of neutrophils?

a. ) Suppressing inflammation

b. ) Antigen presentation

c. ) Engulfing pathogens (phagocytosis)

d. ) Antibody production

e. ) Stimulating B cells

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89) Which part of the immune system produces antibodies?

a. ) Neutrophils

b. ) Macrophages

c. ) Natural killer cells

d. ) B cells

e. ) T cells

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90) What is the function of Class II HLA molecules?

a. ) Regulate blood sugar levels

b. ) Form red blood cells

c. ) Present antigens to cytotoxic T cells

d. ) Present antigens to helper T cells

e. ) Bind to insulin

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91) Which of the following is a major concern for HIV-positive pregnant women?

a. ) Increased risk of autoimmune disease

b. ) Risk of transmitting HIV to the baby

c. ) Increased immunity to other diseases

d. ) Reduced viral load due to pregnancy hormones

e. ) Inability to breastfeed

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92) Which of the following diseases is associated with specific HLA alleles?

a. ) Common cold

b. ) Asthma

c. ) Malaria

d. ) Rheumatoid arthritis

e. ) Diabetes type 2

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93) Which of the following statements is true about IgA antibodies?

a. ) They are found primarily in mucosal areas like the respiratory and digestive tracts

b. ) They are involved in allergic reactions

c. ) They activate the complement system

d. ) They are the first antibodies produced in an immune response

e. ) They are found primarily in the blood

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94) Which of the following cells does the complement system primarily target for destruction?

a. ) Red blood cells

b. ) Bacteria

c. ) Virus-infected cells

d. ) Endothelial cells

e. ) T lymphocytes

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95) Which of the following is NOT a consequence of complement activation?

a. ) Phagocytosis of pathogens

b. ) Formation of a clonal antibody response

c. ) Lysis of target cells

d. ) Opsonization of pathogens

e. ) Inflammation

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96) Which of the following is NOT a form of passive immunotherapy?

a. ) Monoclonal antibody therapy

b. ) Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)

c. ) Convalescent plasma therapy

d. ) mRNA vaccines

e. ) Administration of antitoxins

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97) What is the function of memory B cells?

a. ) Recognize and bind antigens

b. ) Produce antibodies during the first exposure to an antigen

c. ) Activate helper T cells

d. ) Directly kill infected cells

e. ) Persist in the body to respond to future infections by the same pathogen

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98) What is an epitope?

a. ) A part of an antigen that is recognized by antibodies or T cells

b. ) A receptor on B cells

c. ) A type of antibody

d. ) A protein that activates the immune system

e. ) A molecule produced by helper T cells

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99) . What is an epitope?

a. ) The specific part of an antigen recognized by antibodies

b. ) A whole antigen

c. ) A chemical released during inflammation

d. ) A cytokine

e. ) A type of immune cell

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100) Which is an example of an autoimmune disease associated with HLA?

a. ) Tuberculosis

b. ) Pneumonia

c. ) Influenza

d. ) Cholera

e. ) Lupus

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101) Which of these diseases has been linked to a specific HLA-B allele?

a. ) Celiac disease

b. ) Multiple sclerosis

c. ) Heart disease

d. ) HIV/AIDS

e. ) Tuberculosis

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102) Which immune cell is responsible for phagocytosis?

a. ) Erythrocytes

b. ) Helper T cells

c. ) Macrophages

d. ) Plasma cells

e. ) B cells

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103) Where do T cells mature?

a. ) Spleen

b. ) Lymph nodes

c. ) Thymus

d. ) Bone marrow

e. ) Liver

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104) What is the main advantage of digital PCR (dPCR) over qPCR?

a. ) More affordable

b. ) Absolute quantification of viral DNA/RNA

c. ) Requires less sample preparation

d. ) Faster processing

e. ) Less sensitive

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105) Which of the following best describes the function of the “constant region” of an antibody?

a. ) It increases the specificity of the antibody

b. ) It activates T cells

c. ) It binds to the antigen

d. ) It determines the antibody's isotype (IgA, IgG, etc.)

e. ) It neutralizes toxins

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106) HLA Class I molecules present antigens from which source?

a. ) Parasites

b. ) Allergens

c. ) Fungi

d. ) Extracellular bacteria

e. ) Viruses and intracellular pathogens

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107) What is a key characteristic of adaptive immunity?

a. ) Immediate response

b. ) Physical barriers

c. ) Inflammation

d. ) Non-specific defense

e. ) Immunological memory

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108) What is the main goal of active immunotherapy?

a. ) To transfer pre-formed antibodies

b. ) To provide immediate immunity

c. ) To replace damaged immune cells

d. ) To use antibiotics to fight infections

e. ) To stimulate the body's own immune system

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109) What happens during HIV’s “acute retroviral syndrome” (ARS)?

a. ) There is a long asymptomatic period.

b. ) The immune system clears the virus completely.

c. ) HIV causes neurological damage.

d. ) The virus becomes dormant in the body.

e. ) The individual experiences flu-like symptoms as the immune system responds.

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110) Which test is commonly used for rapid antigen detection at the point of care?

a. ) Indirect ELISA

b. ) Western blot

c. ) Immunochromatographic assay

d. ) Turbidimetry

e. ) PCR

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111) Which statement about active immunotherapy is TRUE?

a. ) It includes vaccines

b. ) It does not generate immune memory

c. ) It is only used for cancer treatment

d. ) It provides instant immunity

e. ) It involves injecting pre-formed antibodies

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112) Which of the following is NOT an opportunistic infection associated with AIDS?

a. ) Herpes simplex virus reactivation

b. ) Pneumocystis pneumonia

c. ) Rheumatic fever

d. ) Tuberculosis

e. ) Candida albicans infection

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113) What type of immune response involves HLA molecules?

a. ) Adaptive immunity

b. ) Both innate and adaptive immunity

c. ) Passive immunity

d. ) Innate immunity

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114) What type of immune cells are predominantly found in the lymphoid tissues during acute HIV infection?

a. ) Dendritic cells

b. ) CD4+ T cells

c. ) CD8+ T cells

d. ) Neutrophils

e. ) B cells

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115) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of active immunotherapy?

a. ) Used in cancer and infectious disease treatments

b. ) Long-lasting immune responses

c. ) Immediate immune protection

d. ) Stimulation of the body’s immune system

e. ) Creation of immune memory

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116) How does the immune system respond to active immunotherapy?

a. ) It activates T-cells and B-cells to respond to the pathogen or tumor.

b. ) It blocks the virus from replicating.

c. ) It produces ready-made antibodies for immediate use.

d. ) It suppresses the body's immune response.

e. ) It prevents the disease from entering the body.

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117) What is the function of histamines in an allergic response?

a. ) Increase vascular permeability

b. ) Destroy antigens

c. ) Activate B cells

d. ) Reduce inflammation

e. ) Stimulate memory cells

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118) Which of the following is NOT part of the innate immune system?

a. ) Antibodies

b. ) Natural killer cells

c. ) Macrophages

d. ) Neutrophils

e. ) Complement proteins

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119) The presence of which molecule indicates a primary immune response to an infection?

a. ) IgE

b. ) IgD

c. ) IgG

d. ) IgA

e. ) IgM

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120) Which of the following is NOT a complement-mediated disease?

a. ) Chronic granulomatous disease

b. ) Hereditary angioedema

c. ) Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

d. ) Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome

e. ) Systemic lupus erythematosus

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121) The lectin pathway of the complement system is triggered by:

a. ) The binding of C1 to immune complexes

b. ) Activation of C3 by antibodies

c. ) Mannose-binding lectin binding to pathogen surfaces

d. ) Spontaneous cleavage of C3

e. ) Activation of C5

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122) What is the main function of regulatory T cells (Tregs)?

a. ) Kill infected cells

b. ) Suppress immune response

c. ) Activate B cells

d. ) Release histamine

e. ) Stimulate inflammation

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123) The spleen plays a major role in:

a. ) Digesting proteins

b. ) Filtering blood and removing pathogens

c. ) Producing digestive enzymes

d. ) Producing insulin

e. ) Breaking down fats

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124) Which test is used for next-generation sequencing (NGS) of viruses?

a. ) Nanopore sequencing

b. ) ELISA

c. ) Plaque assay

d. ) Hemagglutination

e. ) PCR

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125) Which type of HIV test is commonly used to monitor viral load?

a. ) Skin test

b. ) Western blot

c. ) ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)

d. ) PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

e. ) Rapid antibody test

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126) How are monoclonal antibodies produced?

a. ) By synthesizing proteins from viruses

b. ) By genetically modifying white blood cells

c. ) By cloning specific immune cells in a lab

d. ) By extracting plasma from vaccinated individuals

e. ) By using weakened bacteria

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127) Which of the following tests is most commonly used to quantify antigens in a sample?

a. ) Immunofluorescence

b. ) Western blot

c. ) PCR

d. ) Flow cytometry

e. ) Direct ELISA

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128) Which of the following is true about haptens

a. ) They activate T cells directly without requiring a larger carrier molecule

b. ) They can only bind to IgE antibodies

c. ) They are always part of bacteria

d. ) They are small molecules that can induce an immune response only when bound to larger molecules

e. ) They are large proteins that can act as antigens without a carrier

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129) What is an allergen?

a. ) A type of virus

b. ) A blood clotting factor

c. ) A neurotransmitter

d. ) A harmless substance that triggers an immune response

e. ) A pathogen

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130) What happens after a B cell is activated?

a. ) It undergoes apoptosis

b. ) It differentiates into plasma cells

c. ) It becomes a cytotoxic T cell

d. ) It secretes cytokines

e. ) It becomes a macrophage

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131) Which of the following is a characteristic of C3 deficiency?

a. ) Recurrent infections with encapsulated bacteria

b. ) Autoimmune hemolytic anemia

c. ) Hereditary angioedema

d. ) Decreased serum C4 levels

e. ) Inflammatory bowel disease

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132) Which test detects antigen by immobilizing it between two antibodies?

a. ) Flow cytometry

b. ) RIA

c. ) Indirect ELISA

d. ) Direct ELISA

e. ) Sandwich ELISA

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133) Lymph nodes contain large numbers of:

a. ) White blood cells

b. ) Cartilage cells

c. ) Neurons

d. ) Platelets

e. ) Red blood cells

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134) What is the relationship between HLA and autoimmune diseases?

a. ) HLA genes are unrelated to immunity

b. ) HLA directly causes autoimmune diseases

c. ) HLA genes prevent autoimmune diseases

d. ) HLA alleles can increase susceptibility to autoimmune diseases

e. ) HLA does not affect autoimmune diseases

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135) Which of the following is NOT a function of the complement system?

a. ) Phagocytosis of pathogens

b. ) T cell activation

c. ) Lysis of pathogens

d. ) Opsonization

e. ) Inflammation

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136) Which molecule is used by T cells to recognize antigens?

a. ) Complement

b. ) MHC

c. ) BCR (B cell receptor)

d. ) TCR (T cell receptor)

e. ) Antibody

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137) Which of the following is a characteristic of innate immunity?

a. ) Activation of T cells

b. ) Memory formation

c. ) Fast response

d. ) Recognition of specific antigens

e. ) Specific response

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138) What is used as a signal detection system in ELISA?

a. ) Enzymes

b. ) Light scattering

c. ) Radioactive isotopes

d. ) Fluorescent dyes

e. ) DNA probes

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139) Which cell type is primarily involved in the adaptive immune response?

a. ) Neutrophils

b. ) B cells

c. ) Macrophages

d. ) Natural killer cells

e. ) Eosinophils

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140) Which test is widely used to confirm syphilis?

a. ) PCR

b. ) Western blot

c. ) ELISA

d. ) Agglutination test

e. ) RIA

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141) Which of the following is a key characteristic of T helper cells?

a. ) Detect intracellular pathogens

b. ) Directly kill infected cells

c. ) Produce antibodies

d. ) Phagocytose pathogens

e. ) Help activate other immune cells via cytokine release

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142) Which HIV strain is most common worldwide?

a. ) HIV-1

b. ) HIV-5

c. ) HIV-2

d. ) HIV-3

e. ) HIV-4

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143) Which test uses light scattering to measure antigen-antibody complexes?

a. ) Western blot

b. ) Flow cytometry

c. ) PCR

d. ) ELISA

e. ) Turbidimetry

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144) Which of the following is not a lymphoid organ?

a. ) Pancreas

b. ) Bone marrow

c. ) Lymph nodes

d. ) Thymus

e. ) Spleen

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145) Which cells act as Antigen-Presenting Cells (APCs)?

a. ) Cytotoxic T cells

b. ) Red blood cells

c. ) Plasma cells

d. ) Macrophages, dendritic cells, and B cells

e. ) Mast cells

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146) In which type of cells would you NOT find Class I HLA molecules?

a. ) Red blood cells

b. ) Kidney cells

c. ) Brain cells

d. ) Skin cells

e. ) Muscle cells

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147) Which immune molecule is primarily responsible for forming a protective barrier in mucosal tissues?

a. ) C3b

b. ) IgG

c. ) IgM

d. ) IgA

e. ) IgE

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148) What is a major risk of mismatched HLA molecules in organ transplants?

a. ) Tumor formation

b. ) Infections

c. ) Decreased immunity

d. ) Rejection of the transplanted organ

e. ) Increased blood pressure

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149) Which molecule presents antigens to T cells?

a. ) Major histocompatibility complex (MHC)

b. ) Cytokines

c. ) Antibodies

d. ) Histamines

e. ) Chemokines

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150) The immune system consists mainly of which type of blood cells?

a. ) Red blood cells

b. ) White blood cells

c. ) Plasma cells

d. ) Stem cells

e. ) Platelets

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151) The complement system helps the immune system by:

a. ) Synthesizing vitamins

b. ) Producing insulin

c. ) Breaking down fats

d. ) Attacking pathogens directly

e. ) Controlling heart rate

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152) What triggers inflammation?

a. ) Complement activation

b. ) Phagocytosis

c. ) Release of histamines and cytokines

d. ) Memory cell formation

e. ) T cell activation

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153) Which immune cells act as antigen-presenting cells (APCs)?

a. ) Plasma cells

b. ) Eosinophils

c. ) Macrophages

d. ) Mast cells

e. ) Natural killer cells

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154) Which of the following is an example of passive immunotherapy?

a. ) Rituximab (monoclonal antibody)

b. ) Immune checkpoint inhibitors

c. ) CAR-T cell therapy

d. ) HPV vaccine

e. ) Cancer vaccines

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155) Which antibody is the first responder in an infection?

a. ) IgA

b. ) IgM

c. ) IgD

d. ) IgE

e. ) IgG

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156) What is the normal range for CD4+ T cells in a healthy individual?

a. ) 1500-2000 cells/microliter

b. ) 0-200 cells/microliter

c. ) 1200-1500 cells/microliter

d. ) 200-500 cells/microliter

e. ) 500-1200 cells/microliter

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157) Which of the following HLA alleles is commonly associated with the risk of developing Type 1 diabetes?

a. ) HLA-DR3

b. ) HLA-DRB1

c. ) HLA-B27

d. ) HLA-DQ6

e. ) HLA-A2

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158) Which immune response is faster but non-specific?

a. ) Passive immunity

b. ) Adaptive immunity

c. ) Autoimmunity

d. ) Humoral immunity

e. ) Innate immunity

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159) Which immune cells first recognize pathogens?

a. ) Natural Killer (NK) cells

b. ) B cells

c. ) Plasma cells

d. ) Antigen-presenting cells (APCs)

e. ) T cells

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160) Which HLA class is involved in organ transplant compatibility?

a. ) Class III

b. ) None of the above

c. ) Both Class I and Class II

d. ) Class I

e. ) Class II

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161) The first line of defense in the immune system is:

a. ) Skin and mucous membranes

b. ) Macrophages

c. ) B cells

d. ) T cells

e. ) Antibodies

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162) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of adaptive immunity?

a. ) Rapid response

b. ) Ability to recognize antigens

c. ) Involvement of T and B cells

d. ) Memory

e. ) Specificity for a particular pathogen

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163) What is the main advantage of RIA over ELISA?

a. ) No antigen-antibody reaction involved

b. ) Faster turnaround time

c. ) Requires simpler equipment

d. ) Lower sensitivity

e. ) Use of radioactive isotopes

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164) Which of the following is not an antibody type?

a. ) IgE

b. ) IgX

c. ) IgA

d. ) IgM

e. ) IgG

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165) What is the primary advantage of RT-LAMP over qPCR?

a. ) Uses radioactivity

b. ) Requires a thermal cycler

c. ) Faster and simpler operation

d. ) Higher accuracy

e. ) Lower specificity

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166) Which of the following is a limitation of passive immunotherapy?

a. ) It requires the patient’s immune system to be activated

b. ) It stimulates the production of immune cells

c. ) It provides long-term immunity

d. ) It can cause allergic reactions or immune responses against the antibodies

e. ) It works best in patients with strong immune systems

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167) What is the main difference between HLA Class I and Class II molecules?

a. ) Class I presents antigens to cytotoxic T cells, while Class II presents to helper T cells

b. ) Class II molecules bind to DNA

c. ) Class I molecules are found only in immune cells, while Class II are found on all cells

d. ) Class II molecules are smaller than Class I molecules

e. ) Class I molecules require oxygen for function

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168) Which of the following is the most likely outcome in a person with an undetectable viral load after long-term ART treatment?

a. ) Immune system recovery

b. ) Uncontrolled viral replication

c. ) Infection of CD8+ T cells

d. ) Complete eradication of HIV

e. ) Development of AIDS

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169) The final step in complement activation leads to:

a. ) Inflammation

b. ) Phagocytosis

c. ) Membrane Attack Complex (MAC) formation

d. ) Cytokine secretion

e. ) Antibody production

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170) Which of the following types of therapy is based on providing pre-made antibodies?

a. ) Immune checkpoint inhibitors

b. ) Gene therapy

c. ) Active immunotherapy

d. ) Cancer vaccines

e. ) Antivenom therapy

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171) What happens if C3 is completely deficient?

a. ) Enhanced T-cell activity

b. ) No effect on immunity

c. ) Deficient phagocytosis and increased bacterial infections

d. ) Increased susceptibility to viral infections

e. ) Increased cytokine production

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172) Which type of immune cell directly presents antigens to T cells?

a. ) B cells

b. ) Dendritic cells

c. ) Neutrophils

d. ) Macrophages

e. ) Eosinophils

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173) What does the membrane attack complex (MAC) do?

a. ) Recruits neutrophils

b. ) Leads to the destruction of pathogens

c. ) Stimulates cytokine production

d. ) Produces antibodies

e. ) Activates B cells

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174) Which complement pathway is primarily triggered by antigen-antibody complexes?

a. ) Alternative pathway

b. ) Non-classical pathway

c. ) Terminal pathway

d. ) Lectin pathway

e. ) Classical pathway

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175) Which of the following is a feature of IgG antibodies?

a. ) They are the least abundant in the blood

b. ) They are the most abundant in mucosal surfaces

c. ) They are involved in allergic reactions

d. ) They are produced during the initial immune response

e. ) They can cross the placenta to provide immunity to the fetus

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176) What is the primary structure that defines the antigen-binding site of an antibody?

a. ) Fc region

b. ) Variable region

c. ) Constant region

d. ) Light chain

e. ) Heavy chain

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177) Which of the following is true regarding the alternative pathway of the complement system?

a. ) It requires antibodies to activate

b. ) It is dependent on C1 esterase inhibitor

c. ) It directly activates C5

d. ) It is constantly active at low levels

e. ) It only activates in response to bacterial pathogens

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178) What is an example of a primary immunodeficiency?

a. ) Rheumatoid arthritis

b. ) Asthma

c. ) Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)

d. ) AIDS

e. ) Leukemia

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179) Which molecules do APCs use to present antigens to T cells?

a. ) Antibodies

b. ) Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)

c. ) Toll-like receptors

d. ) Cytokines

e. ) Chemokines

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180) HLA molecules present antigens to T cells via which receptor?

a. ) Toll-like receptor (TLR)

b. ) Complement receptor

c. ) T-cell receptor (TCR)

d. ) Fc receptor

e. ) B-cell receptor (BCR)

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181) Which of the following is a hallmark of AIDS?

a. ) Decrease in viral load

b. ) Increase in CD4+ T cells

c. ) Decrease in CD4+ T cells

d. ) Decrease in CD8+ T cells

e. ) Increase in viral load

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182) What type of immunity is transferred from mother to child via breast milk?

a. ) Active natural

b. ) Passive natural

c. ) Cell-mediated immunity

d. ) Passive artificial

e. ) Active artificial

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183) Which of the following is part of the innate immune response?

a. ) Clonal selection of B cells

b. ) Activation of T cells

c. ) Phagocytosis by macrophages

d. ) Antibody production

e. ) Memory cell formation

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184) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of innate immunity?

a. ) Rapid response

b. ) Non-specific defense

c. ) No memory formation

d. ) Involves physical and chemical barriers

e. ) Highly specific recognition

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185) What is a major risk of passive immunotherapy?

a. ) Antibody rejection or allergic reactions

b. ) Immune suppression

c. ) Increased risk of genetic mutation

d. ) Overproduction of white blood cells

e. ) Autoimmune response

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186) What does opsonization refer to in the immune response?

a. ) Directly destroying pathogens

b. ) Activation of T cells

c. ) Apoptosis of infected cells

d. ) Production of antibodies

e. ) Coating pathogens with molecules to enhance phagocytosis

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187) Which complement component is cleaved into C3a and C3b?

a. ) C3

b. ) Factor D

c. ) C5

d. ) C4

e. ) C1

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188) Which of the following molecules is involved in the activation of cytotoxic T cells?

a. ) IgG

b. ) IgM

c. ) MHC Class I

d. ) Complement proteins

e. ) IgE

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189) Which method is commonly used to determine viral load in HIV patients?

a. ) Plaque assay

b. ) Hemagglutination assay

c. ) Western blot

d. ) qPCR

e. ) ELISA

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190) Which of these molecules does NOT belong to the HLA system?

a. ) HLA-C

b. ) HLA-M

c. ) HLA-A

d. ) HLA-DR

e. ) HLA-B

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191) Which of the following diseases is commonly treated with monoclonal antibodies?

a. ) Influenza

b. ) Rheumatoid arthritis

c. ) Diabetes

d. ) Tuberculosis

e. ) Malaria

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192) Where are B cell receptors (BCRs) located?

a. ) On the surface of T cells

b. ) On dendritic cells

c. ) On the surface of B cells

d. ) Inside macrophages

e. ) On the surface of infected cells

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193) Which of the following is responsible for forming the Membrane Attack Complex (MAC)?

a. ) C3a and C5a

b. ) C2 and C4

c. ) C5-C9

d. ) Factor H

e. ) C1q

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194) Which cells are responsible for presenting antigens via MHC Class I molecules?

a. ) B cells

b. ) Neutrophils

c. ) Dendritic cells

d. ) All nucleated cells

e. ) Macrophages

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195) What is the role of CD8+ T cells in HIV infection?

a. ) They produce antibodies against HIV.

b. ) They assist in the replication of HIV.

c. ) They directly kill HIV-infected cells.

d. ) They help activate CD4+ T cells.

e. ) They are the primary cells infected by HIV.

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196) Which cytokine is most associated with HIV-induced immune activation?

a. ) TNF-alpha

b. ) IL-2

c. ) IL-1

d. ) IL-6

e. ) IL-4

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197) Which test is used for confirmatory diagnosis of HIV?

a. ) PCR

b. ) Western blot

c. ) Indirect ELISA

d. ) Hemagglutination test

e. ) Rapid antigen test

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198) What is the function of memory cells?

a. ) Remember past infections

b. ) Produce digestive enzymes

c. ) Store genetic material

d. ) Regulate hormones

e. ) Form blood clots

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199) What happens during clonal selection?

a. ) Macrophages engulf all foreign substances

b. ) Natural Killer (NK) cells suppress immune response

c. ) Complement proteins destroy healthy cells

d. ) B and T cells with receptors specific to an antigen are activated

e. ) All immune cells attack randomly

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200) HLA polymorphism contributes to which characteristic of the immune system?

a. ) Blood clotting efficiency

b. ) Genetic similarity

c. ) Antigenic diversity

d. ) Muscle strength

e. ) Immune tolerance

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201) What is the primary function of antibodies in adaptive immunity?

a. ) Generating memory cells

b. ) Neutralizing toxins and pathogens

c. ) Destroying infected cells directly

d. ) Activating phagocytes

e. ) Inducing inflammation

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202) How do cytotoxic T cells kill infected cells?

a. ) By releasing perforins and granzymes

b. ) By presenting antigens

c. ) By producing antibodies

d. ) By activating neutrophils

e. ) By engulfing them

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203) Which co-receptors does HIV use to enter host cells?

a. ) CD8 and CCR5

b. ) CD4 and CXCR4

c. ) CCR5 and CD8

d. ) CCR7 and CD4

e. ) CCR5 and CXCR4

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204) What is the principle of ELISA?

a. ) Measurement of light scattering

b. ) Detection of antigen-antibody complexes using an enzyme

c. ) Use of radioisotopes to detect interactions

d. ) Separation of proteins by electrophoresis

e. ) Detection of nucleic acids

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205) Which part of an antibody binds to an antigen?

a. ) Constant region

b. ) Fc region

c. ) Heavy chain

d. ) Variable region

e. ) Light chain

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206) Which of the following is NOT an example of an antigen?

a. ) Viral RNA

b. ) Human DNA

c. ) Pollen from plants

d. ) Bacterial protein

e. ) Tumor protein

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207) Which test can differentiate various protein bands?

a. ) Western blot

b. ) Flow cytometry

c. ) Nephelometry

d. ) PCR

e. ) Indirect ELISA

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208) Which protein on the HIV virus binds to the CD4 receptor of host cells?

a. ) gp120

b. ) Protease

c. ) Integrase

d. ) Reverse transcriptase

e. ) gp41

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209) What is the primary role of TLRs (Toll-like receptors) in innate immunity?

a. ) Producing inflammatory cytokines

b. ) Detecting PAMPs (pathogen-associated molecular patterns)

c. ) Inducing apoptosis

d. ) Activating B cells

e. ) Promoting antibody production

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210) What kind of immunity does a newborn receive from breast milk?

a. ) Active natural immunity

b. ) Passive artificial immunity

c. ) Innate immunity

d. ) Passive natural immunity

e. ) Active artificial immunity

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211) A patient with recurrent episodes of swelling in the face and throat without urticaria likely has:

a. ) Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome

b. ) Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome

c. ) Systemic lupus erythematosus

d. ) Hereditary angioedema

e. ) Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

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212) Which of the following HLA molecules is a Class I molecule?

a. ) HLA-DP

b. ) HLA-DR

c. ) HLA-DRB1

d. ) HLA-B

e. ) HLA-DQ

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213) Which of the following is a primary function of macrophages in innate immunity?

a. ) Present antigens and phagocytose pathogens and Produce cytokines to regulate the immune response

b. ) Activate B cells

c. ) Present antigens and phagocytose pathogens

d. ) Produce antibodies

e. ) Produce cytokines to regulate the immune response

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214) In a competitive ELISA, how is antigen concentration determined?

a. ) By antigen migration on a strip

b. ) Based on light scattering

c. ) Directly proportional to signal

d. ) Through radioactivity measurement

e. ) Inversely proportional to signal

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215) Which type of immunity is acquired after an infection?

a. ) Innate

b. ) Passive

c. ) Artificial

d. ) Autoimmune

e. ) Adaptive

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216) Which type of immune cell does Class I HLA molecules present antigens to?

a. ) Natural killer cells

b. ) B cells

c. ) Cytotoxic T cells

d. ) Dendritic cells

e. ) Helper T cells

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217) What is the role of IgD antibodies in the immune system?

a. ) Serving as a receptor on the surface of B cells to help in their activation

b. ) Activating complement

c. ) Neutralizing toxins

d. ) Involved in allergic reactions

e. ) Cross-linking antigens

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218) The major difference between innate and adaptive immunity is:

a. ) The involvement of cytokines

b. ) The speed of response

c. ) The involvement of B cells

d. ) The involvement of antibodies

e. ) The specificity of the response

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219) Which of the following is a consequence of complement activation?

a. ) Destruction of host cells

b. ) Suppression of inflammation

c. ) Decreased blood flow

d. ) Inhibition of B cells

e. ) Enhanced phagocytosis

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220) Which test is used in blood typing?

a. ) Hemagglutination

b. ) RIA

c. ) Nephelometry

d. ) Sandwich ELISA

e. ) Immunoblot

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221) What is the primary mechanism of action of passive immunotherapy?

a. ) Stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies

b. ) Directly providing antibodies or immune cells

c. ) Enhancing the immune system's ability to recognize pathogens

d. ) Inhibiting viral replication

e. ) Boosting the production of immune cells

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222) HLA matching is critical for which medical procedure?

a. ) Hemodialysis

b. ) Bone fracture treatment

c. ) Organ transplantation

d. ) Chemotherapy

e. ) MRI scanning

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223) What does TCID₅₀ measure?

a. ) Virus protein expression

b. ) Viral genome sequencing

c. ) Number of antibodies

d. ) Viral RNA copies

e. ) Virus concentration that infects 50% of cultured cells

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224) Which is a characteristic of the humoral immune response?

a. ) Involves the activation of macrophages

b. ) Involves the production of antibodies by B cells

c. ) Involves the activation of cytotoxic T cells

d. ) Involves the destruction of infected cells

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225) Which of the following is a feature of HIV-2 compared to HIV-1?

a. ) HIV-2 causes AIDS more rapidly than HIV-1.

b. ) HIV-2 is more easily transmitted.

c. ) HIV-2 infects a broader range of cells.

d. ) HIV-2 has a longer asymptomatic phase.

e. ) HIV-2 is resistant to all treatments.

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226) What type of cells express Class I HLA molecules?

a. ) Only red blood cells

b. ) Only immune cells

c. ) Only muscle cells

d. ) Most nucleated cells

e. ) Only kidney cells

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227) What is a key advantage of PCR over antigen detection?

a. ) Less technical expertise needed

b. ) Detects antibodies

c. ) Higher specificity

d. ) Lower cost

e. ) Slower processing time

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228) Which class of HLA molecules presents antigens to cytotoxic T cells?

a. ) Class II

b. ) Class III

c. ) Class V

d. ) Class IV

e. ) Class I

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229) What is the main goal of passive immunotherapy in treating infections like COVID-19?

a. ) To activate memory cells in the immune system

b. ) To increase the body’s natural immune response

c. ) To stimulate the production of immune cells

d. ) To provide immediate immune protection through the use of antibodies

e. ) To enhance the body's ability to produce its own antibodies

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230) What does RIA stand for?

a. ) Rapid Immunoassay

b. ) Recombinant Immunoassay

c. ) Radioimmunoassay

d. ) Reactive Immunoassay

e. ) Reverse Immunoassay

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231) Which of the following best describes HLA polymorphism?

a. ) Multiple alleles in a population

b. ) One variant per population

c. ) No variation in genes

d. ) Single allele dominance

e. ) HLA genes mutate frequently

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232) Which virus quantification method does NOT require cell culture?

a. ) Focus forming assay

b. ) ELISA

c. ) TCID₅₀

d. ) Plaque assay

e. ) qPCR

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233) What is the primary difference between MHC Class I and MHC Class II molecules?

a. ) MHC Class I activates B cells, while MHC Class II activates T cells

b. ) MHC Class I is involved in autoimmune responses

c. ) MHC Class I presents antigens to helper T cells, while MHC Class II presents antigens to cytotoxic T cells

d. ) MHC Class I is found on all nucleated cells, while MHC Class II is found only on antigen- presenting cells

e. ) MHC Class I presents extracellular antigens, while MHC Class II presents intracellular antigens

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234) hich class of drugs is commonly used in antiretroviral therapy (ART) to inhibit reverse transcription?

a. ) Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors

b. ) Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors

c. ) Integrase inhibitors

d. ) Protease inhibitors

e. ) Fusion inhibitors

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235) Antibodies are also called:

a. ) Toxins

b. ) Macrophages

c. ) Cytokines

d. ) Immunoglobulins

e. ) Neutrophils

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236) Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?

a. ) Malaria

b. ) Influenza

c. ) Tuberculosis

d. ) Rheumatoid arthritis

e. ) HIV

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237) What is the role of CD4+ T cells in adaptive immunity?

a. ) Present antigens to B cells

b. ) Produce cytokines that help activate other immune cells

c. ) Destroy pathogens through phagocytosis

d. ) Directly kill infected cells

e. ) Recognize antigens on MHC Class I

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238) What is the first step in initiating an immune response?

a. ) Memory cell formation

b. ) Activation of B cells

c. ) Recognition of an antigen by immune cells

d. ) Activation of the complement system

e. ) Production of antibodies

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239) Which of the following techniques uses fluorescence-labeled antibodies?

a. ) Nephelometry

b. ) Latex agglutination

c. ) RIA

d. ) Immunofluorescence

e. ) Competitive ELISA

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240) Interferons are primarily involved in:

a. ) Virus defense

b. ) Bacterial infections

c. ) Breaking down carbohydrates

d. ) Producing antibodies

e. ) Blood clotting

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241) What is the main role of antibodies in the immune system?

a. ) Neutralize pathogens

b. ) Activate T cells

c. ) Phagocytose pathogens

d. ) Produce cytokines

e. ) Destroy infected cells

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242) Which test would be used for detecting autoimmune disorders?

a. ) RIA

b. ) ELISA

c. ) PCR

d. ) Flow cytometry

e. ) Hemagglutination

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243) Which of the following is an example of passive immunotherapy?

a. ) Cancer peptide vaccine

b. ) Diphtheria antitoxin

c. ) mRNA vaccine for COVID-19

d. ) BCG vaccine

e. ) Tuberculosis screening test

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244) Which component initiates the lectin pathway?

a. ) C5b

b. ) Properdin

c. ) Factor B

d. ) Mannose-binding lectin (MBL)

e. ) C1q

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245) What is the role of mast cells?

a. ) Secrete antibodies

b. ) Suppress the immune response

c. ) Present antigens to B cells

d. ) Activate T cells

e. ) Release histamines in allergic reactions

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246) What does the “MHC” in MHC molecules stand for?

a. ) Major Histocompatibility Complex

b. ) Major Hemoglobin Complex

c. ) Molecular Histone Complex

d. ) Membrane Hemoglobin Complex

e. ) Membrane Heterogeneity Complex

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247) Which of the following best defines active immunotherapy?

a. ) Immediate immune protection

b. ) Administration of pre-made antibodies

c. ) The body produces its own immune response

d. ) Temporary immunity

e. ) Treatment with antivenom

248 / 286

248) What is the main purpose of antigen presentation by HLA molecules?

a. ) To regulate body temperature

b. ) To increase blood flow to tissues

c. ) To store energy in cells

d. ) To form a protective barrier in tissues

e. ) To activate immune cells

249 / 286

249) Complement proteins are primarily produced by:

a. ) Lymphocytes

b. ) Neutrophils

c. ) Liver cells

d. ) Macrophages

e. ) Platelets

250 / 286

250) What is an autoimmune response?

a. ) When T cells kill infected cells

b. ) When the immune system fails to respond to infections

c. ) When B cells are activated without an infection

d. ) When pathogens are neutralized by antibodies

e. ) When antibodies are produced against the body’s own cells

251 / 286

251) Which of the following detects antigen-antibody interactions using latex beads?

a. ) PCR

b. ) ELISA

c. ) Flow cytometry

d. ) Latex agglutination test

e. ) Immunochromatographic assay

252 / 286

252) What is opsonization?

a. ) Direct pathogen killing

b. ) Antibody production

c. ) T-cell activation

d. ) Immune suppression

e. ) Marking pathogens for phagocytosis

253 / 286

253) Which assay is used to measure the number of infectious virus particles in a sample?

a. ) qPCR

b. ) ELISA

c. ) Western blot

d. ) Hemagglutination assay

e. ) Viral plaque assay

254 / 286

254) Which type of antigen is presented by HLA Class II molecules?

a. ) Viral proteins

b. ) Self-antigens

c. ) Tumor antigens

d. ) Lipids

e. ) Extracellular bacterial peptides

255 / 286

255) Which type of ELISA is best suited for detecting antibodies in patient serum?

a. ) Direct ELISA

b. ) Sandwich ELISA

c. ) Indirect ELISA

d. ) Competitive ELISA

e. ) Lateral flow assay

256 / 286

256) Which of the following diseases is most closely associated with C3 deficiency?

a. ) Hereditary angioedema

b. ) Macular degeneration

c. ) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

d. ) Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS)

e. ) Recurrent bacterial infections

257 / 286

257) Which of the following infections is common in HIV-infected individuals with weakened immune systems?

a. ) Influenza

b. ) Hepatitis B

c. ) Pneumocystis pneumonia

d. ) Hepatitis C

e. ) Chickenpox

258 / 286

258) Which of the following is a disadvantage of passive immunotherapy?

a. ) It does not generate long-term immunity

b. ) It works only for bacterial infections

c. ) It takes weeks to develop an immune response

d. ) It cannot be used for cancer treatment

e. ) It completely prevents infections

259 / 286

259) What is the role of memory B cells in adaptive immunity?

a. ) Carry out phagocytosis of pathogens

b. ) Produce antibodies during the initial immune response

c. ) Present antigens to helper T cells

d. ) Provide long-term immunity by responding to future infections

e. ) Activate cytotoxic T cells

260 / 286

260) Which virus quantification test is used for influenza virus using red blood cells?

a. ) qPCR

b. ) ELISA

c. ) Plaque assay

d. ) Western blot

e. ) Hemagglutination assay

261 / 286

261) What is the main purpose of convalescent plasma therapy?

a. ) To suppress autoimmunity

b. ) To provide specific antibodies against an infection

c. ) To deliver genetic material

d. ) To stimulate T-cell production

e. ) To generate an immune memory

262 / 286

262) Which method is based on measuring virus-induced cell lysis?

a. ) PCR

b. ) Plaque assay

c. ) Focus forming assay

d. ) Flow cytometry

e. ) ELISA

263 / 286

263) What triggers the primary immune response?

a. ) Release of cytokines by T cells

b. ) Activation of memory B cells

c. ) Natural killer cell activity

d. ) Exposure to a new pathogen or antigen

e. ) Exposure to a pathogen for the second time

264 / 286

264) What type of immune cell directly attacks infected cells?

a. ) Helper T cells

b. ) Plasma cells

c. ) Cytotoxic T cells

d. ) Mast cells

e. ) B cells

265 / 286

265) How are HLA genes inherited?

a. ) Through mitochondrial DNA

b. ) Through epigenetic modification

c. ) Only from the mother

d. ) Randomly, without parental influence

e. ) Through both parents

266 / 286

266) Which of the following is a common opportunistic infection associated with AIDS?

a. ) Measles

b. ) Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection

c. ) Hepatitis A

d. ) Influenza

e. ) Mycobacterium tuberculosis

267 / 286

267) Which test is preferred for quantifying immunoglobulin levels?

a. ) Nephelometry

b. ) RIA

c. ) PCR

d. ) Western blot

e. ) ELISA

268 / 286

268) Which organ is responsible for the production of all blood cells?

a. ) Liver

b. ) Spleen

c. ) Lymph nodes

d. ) Bone marrow

e. ) Thymus

269 / 286

269) Which antibody class is involved in activating the classical pathway of the complement system?

a. ) IgE

b. ) IgM

c. ) IgG

d. ) IgD

e. ) IgA

270 / 286

270) The function of C3 convertase is to:

a. ) Activate CD8+ T cells

b. ) Initiate cytokine release

c. ) Inhibit complement activation

d. ) Directly lyse pathogens

e. ) Convert C3 into C3a and C3b

271 / 286

271) Which type of MHC molecule presents antigens to CD4+ T cells?

a. ) TLRs

b. ) Complement proteins

c. ) MHC Class II

d. ) MHC Class I

e. ) BCRs

272 / 286

272) Which of the following quantifies viral genome copies per milliliter of blood?

a. ) Plaque assay

b. ) ELISA

c. ) Hemagglutination

d. ) Western blot

e. ) qPCR

273 / 286

273) How does the immune system typically respond to acute HIV infection?

a. ) With an overwhelming inflammatory response

b. ) By completely shutting down immune activity

c. ) With a mild response that allows the virus to replicate easily

d. ) With a strong, specific immune response that clears the virus

e. ) By producing no detectable antibodies

274 / 286

274) Which test detects antigen-antibody interactions by visual clumping?

a. ) Flow cytometry

b. ) RIA

c. ) Agglutination test

d. ) PCR

e. ) ELISA

275 / 286

275) Cytokines function as:

a. ) Digestive enzymes

b. ) Structural proteins

c. ) Hormones for growth

d. ) Antibodies

e. ) Signaling molecules in immune response

276 / 286

276) What process allows antibodies to mark pathogens for destruction?

a. ) Phagocytosis

b. ) Agglutination

c. ) Neutralization

d. ) Opsonization

e. ) Inflammation

277 / 286

277) The role of HLA in immune response is to:

a. ) Prevent phagocytosis

b. ) Present antigens to T cells

c. ) Secrete antibodies

d. ) Produce cytokines

e. ) Activate B cells directly

278 / 286

278) What is the first line of defense in the immune system?

a. ) T cells

b. ) Antibodies

c. ) Skin and mucous membranes

d. ) B cells

e. ) Plasma cells

279 / 286

279) Which of the following antibodies is most commonly found in breast milk, helping protect infants?

a. ) IgG

b. ) IgM

c. ) IgE

d. ) IgD

e. ) IgA

280 / 286

280) Which complement protein is responsible for opsonizing pathogens?

a. ) C1q

b. ) C3b

c. ) CD59

d. ) C5a

e. ) C2

281 / 286

281) Which of the following is NOT a type of PRR (pattern recognition receptor)?

a. ) NLRs

b. ) Scavenger receptors

c. ) TLRs

d. ) RLRs

e. ) MHC molecules

282 / 286

282) Where does antigen presentation to T cells mainly occur?

a. ) Bone marrow

b. ) Thymus

c. ) Skin

d. ) Liver

e. ) Lymph nodes

283 / 286

283) What does ART stand for in the context of HIV treatment?

a. ) Acute Retroviral Treatment

b. ) Antibody Recombination Therapy

c. ) Anti-Retrovirus Therapy

d. ) Antiretroviral Therapy

e. ) Active Reverse Therapy

284 / 286

284) Which of the following is true about HIV transmission?

a. ) HIV cannot be transmitted through shared needles.

b. ) HIV cannot be transmitted via blood.

c. ) HIV can be transmitted through casual contact.

d. ) HIV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact and blood.

e. ) HIV can be transmitted via respiratory droplets.

285 / 286

285) Which immune cells are responsible for killing virus-infected cells?

a. ) B cells

b. ) Cytotoxic T cells (CD8⁺)

c. ) Macrophages

d. ) Helper T cells

e. ) Basophils

286 / 286

286) Which of the following is NOT a feature of AIDS?

a. ) Progressive depletion of CD4+ T cells

b. ) High CD4+ T cell count

c. ) Severe immunosuppression

d. ) Increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections

e. ) Development of certain cancers

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