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Ricci Maternity and Pediatrics NCLEX Question Immunization Questions
Question 1 of 5
In the processing pathway for intracellular antigens, the proteasome will viral protein molecules until peptides of residues are formed; these can bind to class I MHC molecules.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The proteasome breaks down intracellular (e.g., viral) proteins into peptides of 8-11 residues, suitable for MHC Class I binding.
Question 2 of 5
Lyse certain virally infected cells and some tumor cells
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: T-cytotoxic (CD8+) cells lyse virally infected and tumor cells.
Question 3 of 5
Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) causes an increase in the production of which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: GM-CSF boosts production of neutrophils and monocytes/macrophages.
Question 4 of 5
Epithelial cells take up antigens that are inhaled or ingested, through the process of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: M cells in MALT use pinocytosis to uptake antigens.
Question 5 of 5
During B cell development, precursor cells are found in the and immature cells are found in the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: B cell precursors and immature cells develop in the bone marrow.