Mutations in TAP-1 or TAP-2 may alter the function of the heterodimer TAP. Which of the following is common for patients with TAP mutations?

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Question 1 of 5

Mutations in TAP-1 or TAP-2 may alter the function of the heterodimer TAP. Which of the following is common for patients with TAP mutations?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: TAP mutations impair MHC Class I antigen presentation, leading to increased susceptibility to upper respiratory infections due to reduced CD8+ T cell responses.

Question 2 of 5

Important role in allergic response; heparin & histamine

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Basophils release histamine and heparin in allergic responses.

Question 3 of 5

In the adult, the primary lymphoid organs, whose cells expand clonally, are the and secondary lymphoid organs, which create effector cells, are the , as well as mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lining the respiratory, GI, and reproductive tracts.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Primary lymphoid organs are bone marrow and thymus; secondary are spleen, lymph nodes, and MALT.

Question 4 of 5

Regarding mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT), which of the following is secreted by B cells across the epithelium?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: IgA is the primary antibody secreted across mucosal epithelium.

Question 5 of 5

During B cell development, when is there rearrangement in the heavy (H) chain of the immunoblobulin gene started?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Heavy chain rearrangement begins in the pro-B cell stage.

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