Question 1

The immune system has distinctive characteristics, such as immobility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The "father" of immunology is generally considered to be

Accepted Answer

A) Koch. 
B) Pasteur. 
C) Gram. 
D) Salk. 
A) Koch. 
B) Pasteur. 
C) Gram. 
D) Salk. B

Question 3

An undesirable consequence of immunity is

Accepted Answer

A) natural resistance. 
B) acquired resistance to infectious diseases. 
C) an autoimmune disorder. 
D) recovery from infectious disease. 
A) natural resistance. 
B) acquired resistance to infectious diseases. 
C) an autoimmune disorder. 
D) recovery from infectious disease. C

Question 4

Another name for Toll-like receptors is

Accepted Answer

A) genome. 
B) pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs). 
C) pattern-recognition receptors. 
D) complement. 
A) genome. 
B) pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs). 
C) pattern-recognition receptors. 
D) complement.

Question 5

Immunology is defined as the study of molecules, cells, organs, and systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Immunology is defined as the desirable and undesirable consequences of immune interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An early form of immunization was practiced by the

Accepted Answer

A) Romans. 
B) Greeks. 
C) Chinese. 
D) Native Americans. 
A) Romans. 
B) Greeks. 
C) Chinese. 
D) Native Americans.

Question 8

Immunology is defined as the relationship among cells during embryonic development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Artificial passive immunity is achieved by

Accepted Answer

A) vaccination. 
B) contracting a disease. 
C) infusion or injection of preformed specific antibody. 
D) transfer in vivo. 
A) vaccination. 
B) contracting a disease. 
C) infusion or injection of preformed specific antibody. 
D) transfer in vivo.

Question 10

The immune system has distinctive characteristics, such as specificity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The innate immune system is

Accepted Answer

A) the most ancient form of host defense. 
B) divided into two components, each with a different function. 
C) mediated by germline-encoded receptors. 
D) Both A and C. 
A) the most ancient form of host defense. 
B) divided into two components, each with a different function. 
C) mediated by germline-encoded receptors. 
D) Both A and C.

Question 12

Immunology is defined as the system responsible for the recognition and disposal of foreign (nonself) material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The immune system has distinctive characteristics, such as memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A specific component of the adaptive immune system formed in response to antigenic stimulation is

Accepted Answer

A) complement. 
B) immunoglobulin. 
C) increased secretion of mucus. 
D) enhanced phagocytosis. 
A) complement. 
B) immunoglobulin. 
C) increased secretion of mucus. 
D) enhanced phagocytosis.

Question 15

Cell-mediated immunity is moderated by

Accepted Answer

A) B lymphocytes. 
B) T lymphocytes. 
C) monocytes-macrophages. 
D) Both B and C. 
A) B lymphocytes. 
B) T lymphocytes. 
C) monocytes-macrophages. 
D) Both B and C.

Question 16

T lymphocytes respond to

Accepted Answer

A) antigens presented on the surface of an antigen-presenting cell. 
B) antigens on microorganisms or other living cells. 
C) native antigenic determinants of appropriate fit. 
D) antigens floating in body fluids. 
A) antigens presented on the surface of an antigen-presenting cell. 
B) antigens on microorganisms or other living cells. 
C) native antigenic determinants of appropriate fit. 
D) antigens floating in body fluids.

Question 17

The first line of defense against infection is

Accepted Answer

A) unbroken skin or mucous membranes. 
B) phagocytosis. 
C) antibody production. 
D) antigen recognition. 
A) unbroken skin or mucous membranes. 
B) phagocytosis. 
C) antibody production. 
D) antigen recognition.

Question 18

B lymphocytes respond to

Accepted Answer

A) antigens presented on the surface of an antigen-presenting cell. 
B) antigens on microorganisms or other living cells. 
C) native antigenic determinants of appropriate fit. 
D) antigens floating in body fluids. 
A) antigens presented on the surface of an antigen-presenting cell. 
B) antigens on microorganisms or other living cells. 
C) native antigenic determinants of appropriate fit. 
D) antigens floating in body fluids.

Question 19

Acquired immunity can result from

Accepted Answer

A) vaccination by injection of an antigen. 
B) contracting a disease. 
C) genetic inheritance. 
D) Both A and B. 
A) vaccination by injection of an antigen. 
B) contracting a disease. 
C) genetic inheritance. 
D) Both A and B.

Question 20

The immune system has distinctive characteristics, such as noncooperation among different cells or cellular products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: An Overview of Immunology

The immune system has distinctive characteristics, such as immobility.

The "father" of immunology is generally considered to be

An undesirable consequence of immunity is

Another name for Toll-like receptors is

Immunology is defined as the study of molecules, cells, organs, and systems.

Immunology is defined as the desirable and undesirable consequences of immune interactions.

An early form of immunization was practiced by the

Immunology is defined as the relationship among cells during embryonic development.

Artificial passive immunity is achieved by

The immune system has distinctive characteristics, such as specificity.

The innate immune system is

Immunology is defined as the system responsible for the recognition and disposal of foreign (nonself) material.

The immune system has distinctive characteristics, such as memory.

A specific component of the adaptive immune system formed in response to antigenic stimulation is

Cell-mediated immunity is moderated by

T lymphocytes respond to

The first line of defense against infection is

B lymphocytes respond to

Acquired immunity can result from

The immune system has distinctive characteristics, such as noncooperation among different cells or cellular products.

Antigens and Antibodies

Cells and Cellular Activities of the Immune System: Granulocytes and Mononuclear Cells

Cells and Cellular Activities of the Immune System: Lymphocytes and Plasma Cells

Soluble Mediators of the Immune System

Safety in the Immunology-Serology Laboratory

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Basic Serologic Laboratory Techniques

Rapid Testing

Precipitation and Particle Agglutination Methods

Electrophoresis Techniques

Labeling Techniques in Immunoassay

Flow Cytometry

Molecular Laboratory Techniques

Infectious Diseases: Traditional and Alternate Diagnostic Techniques

Streptococcal Infections

Syphilis

Vector-Borne Diseases

Toxoplasmosis

Cytomegalovirus

Infectious Mononucleosis

Viral Hepatitis

Rubella and Rubeola Infections

Primary and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

Hypersensitivity Reactions

Immunoproliferative Disorders

Tolerance, Autoimmunity, and Autoimmune Diseases

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Transplantation: Hla, Solid Organ, and Hematopoietic Stem Cells

Tumor Immunology and Up-To-Date Applications of Next-Generation Sequencing

Primer on Vaccines

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