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PAL Histology Lymphatic System Lab Practical Question 1 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The major role of helping B cells to produce antibodies of high affinity by the dual ability of secreting either Th1 or Th2 cytokines is characteristic of which type of T cell
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: T follicular helper (TFH) cells aid B cells in germinal centers, secreting Th1/Th2 cytokines for affinity maturation.
Question 2 of 5
A living microbe with reduced virulence that is used for vaccination is considered:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Attenuated microbes are live, weakened for vaccines; toxoids are inactivated toxins.
Question 3 of 5
T lymphocytes are produced by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: T cells mature in the thymus ; produced in bone marrow.
Question 4 of 5
Pattern recognition receptors bind to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pattern recognition receptors (PARs) are genomically determined to bind to molecules widely expressed by microbes but not by host cells. Consequently, PARs cannot recognize host-associated molecules such as MHC class I molecules or cells of host origin such as B, T, or natural killer lymphocytes.
Question 5 of 5
Which immunoglobulin is the least prevalent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IgE is the least prevalent, primarily involved in allergies and parasite defense.