Immunology Quiz Questions And Answers
Are you ready for an immunology quiz? Immunology is a branch of biology that deals with the study of the immune systems of all living organisms. It is an expansive science and is still being studied extensively. Immunology is the reason why vaccines exist, and it is one of the essential veins of biology. The following quiz covers some basic concepts of this subject. So take the quiz and find out.
- 1.
Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) include macrophages and dendritic cells, which are found in lymphoid tissues and the____. These are critical in the uptake and presentation of antigens to T cells.- A.
Liver
- B.
Kidney
- C.
Bone
- D.
Skin
- 2.
How many doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine (5µg HBsAg in 0.5mL intramuscular) are required to reach a protective level of antibody?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
5
- 3.
Match the following innate immune system cell types with their function: Macrophages
- A.
Phagocytosis and bacteriocidal mechanisms, antigen presentation
- B.
Lysis of some virally infected cells
- C.
Killing parasites
- D.
Release of histamine and other mediators
- E.
Phagocytosis and bacteriocidal mechanisms
- 4.
Match the following innate immune system cell types with their function: Tissue mast cells
- A.
Phagocytosis and bacteriocidal mechanisms, antigen presentation
- B.
Lysis of some virally infected cells
- C.
Killing parasites
- D.
Release of histamine and other mediators
- E.
Phagocytosis and bacteriocidal mechanisms
- 5.
Match the following innate immune system cell types with their function: Natural killer cells
- A.
Phagocytosis and bacteriocidal mechanisms, antigen presentation
- B.
Lysis of some virally infected cells
- C.
Killing parasites
- D.
Release of histamine and other mediators
- E.
Phagocytosis and bacteriocidal mechanisms
- 6.
Match the following innate immune system cell types with their function: Neutrophils
- A.
Phagocytosis and bacteriocidal mechanisms, antigen presentation
- B.
Lysis of some virally infected cells
- C.
Killing parasites
- D.
Release of histamine and other mediators
- E.
Phagocytosis and bacteriocidal mechanisms
- 7.
T cells are made in the____ and complete their differentiation in the____.
- A.
Spleen; Thyroid
- B.
Spleen; Thymus
- C.
Bone marrow; Thyroid
- D.
Bone marrow; Thymus
- E.
Bone marrow; Thalamus
- 8.
In a resting lymphocyte, B cells and T cells can be distinguished from each other via a simple blood smear.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.
Which of the following is a transmembrane glycoprotein that serves as a co-receptor for the T cell receptor (TCR), and is also known as a cytotoxic T cell (CTL)?
- A.
Cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4+)
- B.
Cluster of differentiation 8 (CD8+)
- C.
Plasma cells (activated B cells)
- D.
None of these
- 10.
Which of the following produce large amounts of antibodies (Igs) and differentiate upon stimulation from CD4+ cells?
- A.
Cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4+)
- B.
Cluster of differentiation 8 (CD8+)
- C.
Plasma cells (activated B cells)
- D.
None of these
- 11.
Which of the following is a glycoprotein expressed on the surface of T helper cells, regulatory T cells, monocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells?
- A.
Cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4+)
- B.
Cluster of differentiation 8 (CD8+)
- C.
Plasma cells (activated B cells)
- D.
None of these
- 12.
Match the following innate immune system cell types with their function: Eosinophils
- A.
Phagocytosis and bacteriocidal mechanisms, antigen presentation
- B.
Lysis of some virally infected cells
- C.
Killing parasites
- D.
Release of histamine and other mediators
- E.
Phagocytosis and bacteriocidal mechanisms
- 13.
Match the stage of an adaptive (acquired) immune response with the description: Proliferation of cells with matching receptors
- A.
Cognitive phase
- B.
Activation phase
- C.
Effector phase
- D.
None of these
- 14.
Match the stage of an adaptive (acquired) immune response with the description: Eventual elimination of antigen
- A.
Cognitive phase
- B.
Activation phase
- C.
Effector phase
- D.
None of these
- 15.
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.
- A.
B lymphocytes; Intracellular; T lymphocytes; Extracellular
- B.
B lymphocytes; Extracellular; T lymphocytes; Intracellular
- C.
T lymphocytes; Intracellular; B lymphocytes; Extracellular
- D.
T lymphocytes; Extracellular; B lymphocytes; Intracellular
- 16.
Match the stage of an adaptive (acquired) immune response with the description: Recognition of antigen
- A.
Cognitive phase
- B.
Activation phase
- C.
Effector phase
- D.
None of these
- 17.
Which of the following is NOT a major feature (characteristic) of the adaptive immune system?
- A.
Specificity
- B.
Diversity
- C.
Memory
- D.
Improvement
- E.
Speed
- 18.
What stage of an adaptive immune response involves secretion of antibody from a large plasma cell with extensive endoplasmic reticulum?'
- A.
Cognitive phase
- B.
Activation phase
- C.
Effector phase
- D.
None of these
- 19.
Which of the following types of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) is critical in the uptake and presentation of antigen to T cells?
- A.
Macrophage
- B.
Dendritic cell
- C.
B cell
- D.
None of these
- 20.
Which of the following types of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) has immunoglobulin that functions as a receptor, then the antigen is internalized, degraded, and presented to T cells?
- A.
Macrophage
- B.
Dendritic cell
- C.
B cell
- D.
None of these
- 21.
Which of the following types of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) is specialized for degradation and presentation of particulate antigens to T cells?
- A.
Macrophage
- B.
Dendritic cell
- C.
B cell
- D.
None of these
.jpg "Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) include macrophages and dendritic cells, which are found in lymphoid tissues and the____. These are critical in the uptake and presentation of antigens to T cells.")
(35).jpg "How many doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine (5µg HBsAg in 0.5mL intramuscular) are required to reach a protective level of antibody?")
(32).jpg "Match the following innate immune system cell types with their function: Macrophages")
(37).jpg "Match the following innate immune system cell types with their function: Tissue mast cells")
(31).jpg "Match the following innate immune system cell types with their function: Natural killer cells")
(35).jpg "Match the following innate immune system cell types with their function: Neutrophils")
(26).jpg "T cells are made in the____ and complete their differentiation in the____.")
(30).jpg "In a resting lymphocyte, B cells and T cells can be distinguished from each other via a simple blood smear.")
(23).jpg "Which of the following is a transmembrane glycoprotein that serves as a co-receptor for the T cell receptor (TCR), and is also known as a cytotoxic T cell (CTL)?")
(24).jpg "Which of the following produce large amounts of antibodies (Igs) and differentiate
upon stimulation from CD4+ cells?")
(25).jpg "Which of the following is a glycoprotein expressed on the surface of T helper cells,
regulatory T cells, monocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells?")
(35).jpg "Match the following innate immune system cell types with their function: Eosinophils")
(22).jpg "Match the stage of an adaptive (acquired) immune response with the description: Proliferation of cells with matching receptors")
(27).jpg "Match the stage of an adaptive (acquired) immune response with the description: Eventual elimination of antigen")
(40).jpg "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.")
(24).jpg "Match the stage of an adaptive (acquired) immune response with the description: Recognition of antigen")
(33).jpg "Which of the following is NOT a major feature (characteristic) of the adaptive immune system?")
(27).jpg "What stage of an adaptive immune response involves secretion of antibody from a large plasma cell with extensive endoplasmic reticulum?'")
(25).jpg "Which of the following types of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) is critical in the uptake and presentation of antigen to T cells?")
(23).jpg "Which of the following types of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) has immunoglobulin that functions as a receptor, then the antigen is internalized, degraded, and presented to T cells?")
(26).jpg "Which of the following types of antigen-presenting cells (APCs) is specialized for
degradation and presentation of particulate antigens to T cells?")
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