The membrane attack complex consists of five different complement proteins C5, C6, C7, C8, and C9. Which of the following subunits bind to the surface and provide a binding site for a subsequent component?

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Question 1 of 5

The membrane attack complex consists of five different complement proteins C5, C6, C7, C8, and C9. Which of the following subunits bind to the surface and provide a binding site for a subsequent component?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: C5b binds to the target membrane, initiating MAC assembly with C6-C9.

Question 2 of 5

A cell expressing CD3pos, CD25 pos, is a:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: CD3+CD25+ cells are typically regulatory T cells (Tregs), expressing FoxP3.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following describes the hematopoietic centers in Gestation?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hematopoiesis shifts from blood islands (yolk sac) to liver, then bone marrow during gestation.

Question 4 of 5

A 3-year-old boy presented with recurrent attacks of pneumonia and otitis media since the 1st birthday. Your diagnosis is X-linked agammaglobulinemia. Of the following, the MOST likely offending organism is

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: X-linked agammaglobulinemia (Bruton's) impairs antibody production, making encapsulated bacteria like Streptococcus pneumoniae a common cause of infections like pneumonia and otitis media.

Question 5 of 5

Severe eosinophilia, defined as an absolute eosinophil count (AEC) more than

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Severe eosinophilia is clinically defined as an AEC >1,500 cells/μL, indicating significant eosinophil elevation.

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