32 Best Immunology Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Which of the following types of antigen presenting cells (APCs) is specialized fordegradation and presentation of particulate antigens to T cells?

R. Barnes, Analyst
Answered: Jun 03, 2019

Macrophages are the type of Antigen Presenting Cells (APC) that are critical in the uptake and presentation of antigen to T cells. APC are specialized cells that show the antigen complex on their...Read More

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What is the best way to differentiate B cells from T cells?

Chris Evins, College Student
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

There are so many ways to differentiate B cells from T cells. Below are some notable differences: B cells are produced in the bone marrow, and they also mature in the Bone marrow. These cells...Read More

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How much diluent needs to be added to 0.2mL of serum to make a 1:20 dilution?

Shoog
Answered: Oct 15, 2017

Its 3.8mL not 19.8mL

if we said the added serum is 0.2 + the diluent 3.8 = 4

the 4| 0.2 = 20 = 1:20 dilution

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What do class III MHC genes encode for?

J. Emmerich, Web Content Writer
Answered: Feb 21, 2019

Correct answer is option E
Class III MHC genes have immune related functions. These genes encode for some complement proteins, cytokines and heat shock proteins. The MHC class III genes...Read More

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Which type of reaction does Agglutination of dyed bacterial cells represents?

Mmtech_
Answered: Jan 23, 2025

Direct agglutination

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What is the function of inflammatory response in human body?

John Smith
Answered: Jan 23, 2025

The purpose of inflammation is to localize and eliminate the injurious agent and to remove damaged tissue components so that the body can begin to...Read More

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How would you differentiate an antigen from an immunogen?

John Smith
Answered: Jan 23, 2025

An antigen does not always elicit an immune response

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What is the advantage of VDRL over RPR?

Chris Evins, College Student
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

CSF can be used as a specimen for VDRL. VDRL is an acronym for Venereal Disease Research Laboratory, and RPR is the acronym for Rapid Plasma Reagin. One major advantage that VDRL has over RPR is...Read More

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What is the main antibody of both primary and secondary immune response?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: Oct 23, 2018

The major antibody class elicited during the primary immune response is immunoglobulin M, (IgM). IgM is the secondary response happens when an antigen comes in contact with the immune system for...Read More

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What is a complement system?

Smb
Answered: Jan 23, 2025

They are serum proteins that form protein cascades, each activated component activating the next to generate a physiologic response They can bind to bacteria, making holes in their...Read More

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What is the monoclonal antibody production?

John Smith
Answered: Jan 23, 2025

The cells are cultured in a selective medium allowing fused and non-fused cells to survive

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What does this indicate?

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Oct 04, 2018

The two antigens are unrelated. There are moments when this should be thoroughly checked especially if it would be used for those who would get donors. For example, one person might be gett...Read More

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What is the structure formed by the fusion of engulfed materials and enzymatic granules whithin a phagocytic cell called?

Mmtech_
Answered: Jan 23, 2025

Phagolysosome.

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What is a polypeptide chain?

L. Cooper, Data Analyst
Answered: Oct 03, 2019

The polypeptide chain is formed from amino acids that are linked together by peptide bonds. Many amino acids come together to form a polypeptide chain. The amino acid is the building block of the...Read More

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What type of immunity develops during convalescence from an infection?

John Smith
Answered: Jan 23, 2025

Natural active immunity

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