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  • 1. 

    What T cells activate Macrophages?

    • A.

      CD8+ CTL and CD4+ helpers

    • B.

      CD4+ CTL and CD8+ helpers

    • C.

      CD4- CTL and CD8- helpers

    • D.

      CD8- CTL and CD8+ helpers

    Correct Answer
    A. CD8+ CTL and CD4+ helpers
  • 2. 

    Antibodies are inable to penetrate a tumor

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 3. 

    Select the antigen(s) which is expressed on Melanoma

    • A.

      Cyclin dependent kinase 4

    • B.

      B-Catenin

    • C.

      Caspase-8

    • D.

      MAGE-1/MAGE-3

    • E.

      Tyrosinase

    • F.

      Surface Ig idiotype

    • G.

      Her-2/neu

    • H.

      MUC-1

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Cyclin dependent kinase 4
    B. B-Catenin
    D. MAGE-1/MAGE-3
    E. Tyrosinase
  • 4. 

    Select the antigen(s) which is expressed on Squamous cell Carcinoma

    • A.

      Cyclin dependent kinase 4

    • B.

      B-Catenin

    • C.

      Caspase-8

    • D.

      MAGE-1/MAGE-3

    • E.

      Tyrosinase

    • F.

      Surface Ig idiotype

    • G.

      Her-2/neu

    • H.

      MUC-1

    Correct Answer
    C. Caspase-8
  • 5. 

    Select the antigen(s) which is expressed on Lymphoma

    • A.

      Cyclin dependent kinase 4

    • B.

      B-Catenin

    • C.

      Caspase-8

    • D.

      MAGE-1/MAGE-3

    • E.

      Tyrosinase

    • F.

      Surface Ig idiotype

    • G.

      Her-2/neu

    • H.

      MUC-1

    Correct Answer
    F. Surface Ig idiotype
  • 6. 

    Select the antigen(s) which is expressed on Breast Cancer

    • A.

      Cyclin dependent kinase 4

    • B.

      B-Catenin

    • C.

      Caspase-8

    • D.

      MAGE-1/MAGE-3

    • E.

      Tyrosinase

    • F.

      Surface Ig idiotype

    • G.

      Her-2/neu

    • H.

      MUC-1

    Correct Answer(s)
    D. MAGE-1/MAGE-3
    G. Her-2/neu
    H. MUC-1
  • 7. 

    Natural Killer Cells are proliferated to

    • A.

      IL-1

    • B.

      IL-2

    • C.

      IL-3

    • D.

      IL-4

    Correct Answer
    B. IL-2
  • 8. 

    In a normal NK cell, where does the inhibitory receptor bind?

    • A.

      To the NK cell ligand

    • B.

      MHC class I molecules

    • C.

      To the foreign antigen cell ligand

    • D.

      To IL-2

    Correct Answer
    B. MHC class I molecules
  • 9. 

    How are NK cells activated on Viruses

    • A.

      ITAMS (immunoreceptor tyrosine based activation motifs)

    • B.

      ITIMS (immunoreceptor tyrosine based inhibitory motifs)

    Correct Answer
    B. ITIMS (immunoreceptor tyrosine based inhibitory motifs)
  • 10. 

    What causes a increase in lytic machinery in NK cells after the recruitment and activation of the protein kinase?

    • A.

      Production of IFN gamma; Increase in IL-2R

    • B.

      Halt production of IFN gamma; Decrease IL-2R

    • C.

      Production of IFN beta; Increase in IL-4

    • D.

      Production of IFN beta; Increase in IL-4

    Correct Answer
    A. Production of IFN gamma; Increase in IL-2R
  • 11. 

    When ITIMS is activated on NK cells, removal of phosphate groups happens

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 12. 

    If you wanted to utilizes NK cells to kill a tumor, the tumor would have to lack class I MHC; have a sepcific NIK antibody; or have specific NK adhesion molecules

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 13. 

    ______ is the corecptor which assists the T cell receptor with an antigen presenting cell

    • A.

      CD4

    • B.

      CD8

    • C.

      CD1

    • D.

      CD2

    Correct Answer
    A. CD4
  • 14. 

    _____ is the coreceptor which is found on cytotoxic T cells

    • A.

      CD1

    • B.

      CD2

    • C.

      CD4

    • D.

      CD8

    Correct Answer
    D. CD8
  • 15. 

    ______ is capable of stimulating an immune response

    • A.

      Antigen

    • B.

      Antibody

    Correct Answer
    A. Antigen
  • 16. 

    T cell receptors are responsible for

    • A.

      Recognizing antigens bound to MHC molecules

    • B.

      Recognizing antibodies on foreign cells

    • C.

      Recognizing B cell antibodies

    • D.

      Expressing CD2

    Correct Answer
    A. Recognizing antigens bound to MHC molecules
  • 17. 

    A NK cell expresses

    • A.

      CD16 (FcgRIII)

    • B.

      CD8

    • C.

      CD4

    • D.

      CD2

    Correct Answer
    A. CD16 (FcgRIII)
  • 18. 

    _______ is a molecule released by NK cells which promote cell death and apoptosis

    • A.

      IFN gamma

    • B.

      CD8

    • C.

      MHC Class I

    • D.

      Caspase Cascade

    Correct Answer
    A. IFN gamma
  • 19. 

    Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte mediated destruction of cells are _________ mediated

    • A.

      Perforin

    • B.

      Na+ / K+

    • C.

      CD18

    • D.

      CD4

    Correct Answer
    A. Perforin
  • 20. 

    Perforin is ______ dependent

    • A.

      Ca++

    • B.

      Na+

    • C.

      K+

    • D.

      Cl-

    Correct Answer
    A. Ca++
  • 21. 

    Granzymes  are sereine proteases which are produced by NK cells and CTL cells. They enter the invading cell through pores created by perfornin and cause apoptosis via the DEATH pathway. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Via the caspase pathway

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  • 22. 

    Activated ______ produce TNFa which induces apoptosis of tumor cells through Fas pathway

    • A.

      CTL

    • B.

      NK Cells

    • C.

      Macrophages

    • D.

      Mast Cells

    Correct Answer
    C. Macrophages
  • 23. 

    If a antibody covers the TSA, will the tumor escape the immune system?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
  • 24. 

    Active immunotherapy stimulates an immune response that can directly target tumor antigens

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 25. 

    Type I hypersensitivity is mediated by

    • A.

      IgA

    • B.

      IgE

    • C.

      IgG

    • D.

      IgM

    Correct Answer
    B. IgE
  • 26. 

    Type II Hypersensitivity is mediated by

    • A.

      IgE

    • B.

      Soluble antibodies to molecules on cells and tissues

    • C.

      Immune complexes from chronic exposure to antigens

    • D.

      Immunocytes

    Correct Answer
    B. Soluble antibodies to molecules on cells and tissues
  • 27. 

    Type III hypersensitivity is mediated by

    • A.

      IgE

    • B.

      Soluble antibodies to moleculeso in cells and tissues

    • C.

      Immune complexes from chronic exposure to antigens

    • D.

      Immunocytes

    Correct Answer
    C. Immune complexes from chronic exposure to antigens
  • 28. 

    Type IV Hypersensitivity is mediated by

    • A.

      IgE

    • B.

      Soluble antibodies to molecules on cells and tissues

    • C.

      Immune complexes from chronic exposure to antigens

    • D.

      Immunocytes

    Correct Answer
    C. Immune complexes from chronic exposure to antigens
  • 29. 

    A bee sting is considered a Type ____ hypersensitivity 

    • A.

      I

    • B.

      II

    • C.

      III

    • D.

      IV

    Correct Answer
    A. I
  • 30. 

    ____ is the predominant antibody in secondary immune responses

    • A.

      IgG

    • B.

      IgA

    • C.

      IgM

    • D.

      IgD

    • E.

      IgE

    Correct Answer
    A. IgG
  • 31. 

    ____ is found in serum, secreted fluids (sliva tears etc) and is an important component in mucosal immunity

    • A.

      IgG

    • B.

      IgA

    • C.

      IgM

    • D.

      IgD

    • E.

      IgE

    Correct Answer
    B. IgA
  • 32. 

    ____ is the first immunoglobulin to appear in phylogeny, the first immunoglobulin to appear in response to antigen stimulation, and is the first antigen to appear in otogeny. 

    • A.

      IgG

    • B.

      IgA

    • C.

      IgM

    • D.

      IgD

    • E.

      IgE

    Correct Answer
    C. IgM
  • 33. 

    ____ is involved in allergenic reactions and is referred to as a reaginic antibody. It laos has a Fc region that binds to receptors on basophils and mast cells. 

    • A.

      IgG

    • B.

      IgA

    • C.

      IgM

    • D.

      IgD

    • E.

      IgE

    Correct Answer
    E. IgE
  • 34. 

    IgE binds to high affinity IgE specific FC receptors on basophils and mast cells which are cross linked by allergens

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 35. 

    Histamine binding on smooth muscle cells causes dilation 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 36. 

    H2 receptors are located on

    • A.

      Smooth muscle cells

    • B.

      Skeletal muscle cells

    • C.

      Endothelial Cells

    • D.

      Mucosa

    Correct Answer
    D. Mucosa
  • 37. 

    A larger redness in a wheel and flare reaction means that you are ______

    • A.

      More allergic

    • B.

      Less allergic

    Correct Answer
    A. More allergic
  • 38. 

    What molecule does IgE use to bind and activate eosinophils?

    • A.

      CD4

    • B.

      CD18

    • C.

      CD23 (FceRII)

    • D.

      CD8

    Correct Answer
    C. CD23 (FceRII)
  • 39. 

    Major Basic Protein is secreted by

    • A.

      Eosinophils

    • B.

      Mast Cells

    • C.

      Lymphocytes

    • D.

      Erythrocytes

    Correct Answer
    A. Eosinophils
  • 40. 

    Type II hypersensitivity is mediated  by

    • A.

      IgE

    • B.

      IgM

    • C.

      IgA

    • D.

      IgG and IgM

    Correct Answer
    D. IgG and IgM
  • 41. 

    Foreign antigens such as blood transfusion reactoin and hemolytic disease of the newborn, along with autoimmune diseases such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia and myasthenia graves are examples of Type ____ hypersenstiivit

    • A.

      Type I

    • B.

      Type II

    • C.

      Type III

    • D.

      Type IV

    Correct Answer
    B. Type II
  • 42. 

    Which Type of Hypersensitivity involves interaction with the lytic complemetn pathway?

    • A.

      I

    • B.

      II

    • C.

      III

    • D.

      IV

    Correct Answer
    B. II
  • 43. 

    A coombs reagent is 

    • A.

      Anti-IgG

    • B.

      Anti-IgA

    • C.

      Anti-IgM

    • D.

      Anti-IgE

    Correct Answer
    A. Anti-IgG
  • 44. 

    Type II hypersensitivities can be drug induced

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 45. 

    Which type of hypersensitivty is caused to due to persistant microbial infection (eg chronic exposure to extrinsic antigens?)

    • A.

      I

    • B.

      II

    • C.

      III

    • D.

      IV

    Correct Answer
    C. III
  • 46. 

    Platelet aggregation, activation of complement and release of anaphylatoxins and chemotactic facotrs, and clotting facotr formation is a consequence of which hypersensativity?

    • A.

      I

    • B.

      II

    • C.

      III

    • D.

      IV

    Correct Answer
    C. III
  • 47. 

    Cell mediated immunity is an example of which type of hypersensitivity reaction

    • A.

      I

    • B.

      II

    • C.

      III

    • D.

      IV

    Correct Answer
    D. IV
  • 48. 

    Type III hypersensitivity is mediated by Th1 cells and a reaction occurs 24-48 hours after contact

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    type4

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  • 49. 

    Which type of hypersensitivity involves CD4+ TH1 cells which secrete cytokines that activate macrophages (IFN-y_ that induce inflammation (TNF)

    • A.

      I

    • B.

      II

    • C.

      III

    • D.

      IV

    Correct Answer
    D. IV
  • 50. 

    Which hypersensitivity pathways utilize the compliment system?

    • A.

      I

    • B.

      II

    • C.

      III

    • D.

      IV

    Correct Answer(s)
    B. II
    C. III

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