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Immune System Multiple Choice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The order of percent of total immunoglobulin in serum is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serum order is IgG (~80%), IgA, IgM, IgD, IgE ; not other sequences (A-C).
Question 2 of 5
B Cells are activated by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antigens bind to B cell receptors to activate them, unlike complement, antibodies, or interferon (which modulate responses).
Question 3 of 5
Clonal selection occurs when antigen is encountered by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clonal selection involves T and B cells proliferating after antigen encounter, not innate cells like basophils.
Question 4 of 5
AIDS is such a deadly disease because the AIDS virus attacks and destroys
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HIV targets CD4+ T cells , crippling immunity; CD8+ and macrophages are less primary targets.
Question 5 of 5
All of the following are part of our antigen specific defense mechanisms except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inflammation is nonspecific; lymphocytes and antibodies are specific.