Exam 16: Immunology and Serology

An anamnestic response differs from a primary antibody response in several important aspects.The plateau levels in a secondary response are typically 10-fold or more than the plateau levels in the primary response.

Match the antibody response term with the correct description. -decline

Factors that influence an individual's defense against disease include age.

Match the antibody response term with the correct description. -lag

In testing for rheumatoid factor,systemic lupus,syphilis,or hepatitis can cause ____ results.

Match the leukocyte type with a specific function (use an answer only once). -lymphocytes-plasma cells

A typical antibody response takes about ____ to develop sufficiently.

Match the antibody response term with the correct description. -plateau

Rheumatoid factors are autoantibodies.

Humoral-mediated immunity is associated with:

Factors that influence an individual's defense against disease include taking mega-doses of vitamins.

Match the antibody response term with the correct description. -log

An anamnestic response differs from a primary antibody response in several important aspects.A secondary response has a longer lag phase,a longer plateau phase,and a more gradual decline in antibody titer.

The third line of defense is:

The second line of body defense consists of:

In testing for rheumatoid factor,lipemic or hemolyzed specimens can cause ____ results.

A convalescent blood specimen should be collected ____ after the onset of symptoms.

In the RPR test for syphilis,the presence of conditions such as infectious mononucleosis can cause ____ results.

A type IV hypersensitivity reaction manifestation can include:

A fundamental principle of immunology is recognition of: