Choose Correct Immunology of Antibodies Flashcards

Which types of antibodies are capable of placental transfer? a) IgM b) IgG c) IgA d) IgD

Which of the following is an accurate statement about monoclonal antibodies? a) They are antibodies engineered to bind to a single specific cell. b) They are purified antibodies cloned from a single cell c) They are used to classify & ID specific cellular membrane characteristics d) All of the above

The principle type of leukocyte in the process of phagocytosis is the: a) eosinophil b) basophil c) monocyte d) neutrophil

Thehost defenst fxns of monocytes-macrophages includes: a) antigen presentation b) phagocytosis c) secretion of biologically active molecules d) all of the above

The acute phase reactant that responds the fastest & is the most sensitive indicator of acute inflammation is: a) complement b) ceruloplasmin c) C-reactive protein d) haptoglobin

The primary or central lymphoid organs in humans are the: a) Bursa of Fabricius & thymus b) lymph nodes & thymus c) bone marrow & thymus d) lymph nodes & spleen

All of the following are fsns of T cells EXCEPT: a) mediation of delayed hypersensitivity rxns b) mediation of cytologic rxns c) regulation of the immune system d) synthesis of antibody

The major clinical manifestation of a B cell deficiency is: a) impaired phagocytosis b) diminished complement levels c) increased susceptibility to bacterial infections d) increased susceptibility to parasitic infections

The complement system is: a) a heat labile series of plasma proteins b) composed of many proteinases c) composed of two interrelated pathways d) all of the above

Arrange the three stages of the classic complement pathway in their correct sequence. Use letters a, b & c. Enzymatic activation Membrane attack Recognition

Which of the following is not a component of the complement membrane attack complex: a) C3d b) C6 c) C7 d) C8

Select the appropriate pathway response using the following choices A. classic pathway B. alternate pathway c. both A & B activated by antigen-antibody complexes generates a C3 convertase activated by microbial & mamalian cell surfaces terminates in a membrane attack complex

An activity assoc. w/ interferon is: a) enhanced phagocytosis b) enhances expression of specific genes c) promotes complement-mediated cytolysis d) retards bacterial multiplication

HBV & HIV may be directly transmitted in the occupational setting by all of the following EXCEPT: a) parenteral incoluation w/ contaminated blood b) exposure of skin to contaminated blood or certain body fluids c) exposure of mucous membranes to contaminated blood or certain body fluids d) sharing bathroom facilities w/ an HIV-pos person

Diluted bleach for disinfecting work surfaces, equipment, & spills should be prepared daily by preparing a ___ dilution (use a-d) of household bleach. This dilution requires ___ mL of bleach diluted to 100 mL w/ H2O. (use e-h) a) 1:5 b) 1:10 c) 1:20 d) 1:100 e) 1 f) 10 g) 25 h) 50