Immunity

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Immunity: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Immunity, Innate Immunity, Primary Lymphoid Organs & Secondary Lymphoid Organs etc.

Important Questions on Immunity

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The type of immunity that is present at the time of birth in humans is:

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Describe the structure of an antibody with well labelled diagram.

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What is Antigen? Write down the general characteristics of it.

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Write any four differences between Innate immunity' and Adaptive immunity. 

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_____ are the largest of all types of leucocytes. (Monocytes, Neutrophils, NK cells)

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Kupffer cells are the types of macrophages present in the kidney.

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Macrophages contain more cell organelles especially _____ (nucleus, lysosomes, ribosomes)

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Name the compound that protects against infection of the virus, whether it is interferon or cytokinin?

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Interferons are active against 

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Interferons are the barriers to innate immunity.

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Which of the following glands is large-sized at birth but reduces in size with ageing?

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Louis Pasteur developed a vaccine against _____ in 1885.

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The T cells mature in the _____ gland.

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What is the full form of BCG?

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In the process of A, B is introduced into the body. B stimulates the immune system in a way that not only produces C but also generates numerous T or B memory cells.

What does 'C' stand for? (Vaccination/ Vaccine/ Immunity/ Antibodies/ Antigens/ Antibiotics)

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In the process of A, B is introduced into the body. B stimulates the immune system in a way that not only produces C but also generates numerous T or B memory cells.

What does 'B' stand for? (Vaccination/ Vaccine/ Immunity/ Immunoglobulins/ Antibiotics)

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Passive immunity is achieved through vaccination.

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Humoral immunity is mediated by plasma cell.

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Antibody attaches to bacteria, making them easier to be eaten by white blood cells.

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Which of the following is/are not autoimmune disease ?