Certainly! Below are 10 multiple-choice questions related to immunology and immune disorders:
Immunity Disorder Exam Questions
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Which of the following is primarily responsible for the adaptive immune response? A) Neutrophils
B) T cells
C) Macrophages
D) Natural killer cells -
What type of hypersensitivity reaction involves IgE antibodies? A) Type I
B) Type II
C) Type III
D) Type IV -
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system: A) Attacks foreign pathogens
B) Does not respond to infections
C) Attacks healthy cells
D) Overreacts to allergens -
Which of the following conditions is classified as a primary immunodeficiency? A) Systemic lupus erythematosus
B) Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
C) Rheumatoid arthritis
D) Type 1 diabetes -
In which of the following disorders would you expect elevated levels of anti-nuclear antibodies (ANAs)? A) Multiple sclerosis
B) Rheumatoid arthritis
C) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
D) Hashimoto's thyroiditis -
What is the effect of corticosteroids on the immune system? A) Stimulate immune response
B) Suppress immune response
C) Enhance antibody production
D) Increase T cell proliferation -
Which of the following is a common symptom of anaphylaxis? A) Rash
B) Fever
C) Difficulty breathing
D) Joint pain -
Which condition is characterized by a deficiency in the production of antibodies? A) Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)
B) Allergic rhinitis
C) Grave's disease
D) Psoriasis -
Mast cells are primarily associated with which kind of immune response? A) Delayed-type hypersensitivity
B) Immediate hypersensitivity
C) Complement activation
D) Phagocytosis -
Which laboratory test is most commonly used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis? A) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
B) Bone marrow biopsy
C) Complete blood count (CBC)
D) Liver function tests
Answers:
- B
- A
- C
- B
- C
- B
- C
- A
- B
- A
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