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Lymphatic System Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements is true for antimicrobial peptides (AMPs)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: AMPs primarily perforate bacterial membranes to cause lysis, targeting prokaryotes, not enhancing phagocytosis or binding eukaryotic membranes.
Question 2 of 5
During negative selection, a strong interaction between an immature T cell receptor and self-peptide:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Strong binding triggers apoptosis to eliminate autoreactive T cells, not rescue or migration.
Question 3 of 5
A proposed mechanism of suppression by which T-reg may cause T cell metabolic disruption is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tregs suppress via IL-2 deprivation (CD25), LAG3-MHCII inhibition, and granzyme-induced apoptosis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following bind to mast cells and cross-link, resulting in degranulation and release of histamine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IgE binds mast cells for histamine release; IgM , IgA , IgG , and interleukins don't.
Question 5 of 5
Cell-mediated immunity is carried out by_____________ while humoral immunity is mainly carried out by________
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: T cells drive cell-mediated, B cells humoral immunity; not reversed or others (B, D).