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Immune System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
when spleen Contract, circulation is closed, while when spleen relax. Circulation open
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Open-closed theory describes spleen circulation: closed when contracted, open when relaxed.
Question 2 of 5
Identify the following organ & choose the correct statement:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Context suggests thymus (CD4+ and CD3+ T-cell production, D); spleen degrades RBCs , lymph nodes have vessels , tonsils produce antibodies .
Question 3 of 5
What is the function of cytokines produced by macrophages?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cytokines from macrophages signal and coordinate immune responses ; they don't destroy pathogens directly , form vesicles , or primarily affect blood flow .
Question 4 of 5
What is the role of co-stimulation molecules in APCs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Co-stimulatory molecules (e.g., B7) bind CD28 on T cells for activation ; pattern recognition , DC activation , and killing are distinct.
Question 5 of 5
What is the function of CTLA-4 on T cells?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CTLA-4 inhibits T-cell activation by competing with CD28 ; it doesn't activate (A, C) or target B7 directly .