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Immune System Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When an antigen-presenting cell interacts successfully with a helper T cell, the antigen-presenting cell secretes a signal molecule that assists in the activation of the helper T cell. This signal molecule is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Interleukin-1 from antigen-presenting cells (e.g., macrophages) activates helper T cells, unlike interferon, complement, or perforin (cytotoxic T cell product).
Question 2 of 5
Which of the statements below correctly describes Bcells and plasma cells?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Plasma cells are B cell derivatives that secrete antibodies, with large cytoplasm and ER, unlike naïve B cells.
Question 3 of 5
CD8 co-receptors:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CD8+ T cells (~35%) interact with MHC1, not MHCII; CD4 marks helper T cells.
Question 4 of 5
Pregnancy test detects the presence of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pregnancy tests detect HCG , a hormone; Rh , proteins , or agglutination are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
Contact with poison ivy would elicit which type of hypersensitivity reaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Poison ivy causes Type IV , T-cell-mediated; not immune complex , IgE , or cytotoxic .