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Questions on Immune System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The adaptive immune system is distinguished by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adaptive immunity has memory; speed and nonspecificity are innate, inflammation is both.
Question 2 of 5
The complement system enhances immunity by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Complement opsonizes pathogens; antibodies are B cells, killing is T cells, activation is cytokines.
Question 3 of 5
What is the role of T-regulatory cells?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: T-regulatory cells suppress; killing is cytotoxic T, antibodies are B cells, phagocytosis is macrophages.
Question 4 of 5
The complement system's primary function is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Complement enhances clearance; cytokines are signaling, T cells are adaptive, antibodies aren't stored.
Question 5 of 5
With regard to the thymic medulla (ANAT2020 only): It is characterized by a central artery.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A central artery is characteristic of splenic white pulp, not the thymic medulla.