Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Microbiology And Immunology > Antigen > Flashcards

Antigen Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

Define antigen

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the types of antigens

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Define complete antigens

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Define haptens

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Define complex haptens

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Define simple haptens

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Define pro antigens

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Define antigenic determinant (epitope)

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

List the factors that influence antigenicity

A

Foreignness
Size
Chemical nature
Susceptibility to tissues enzymes
Antigenic specificity
Species specificity
Isospecificity
Auto specificity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Explain foreignness as the factor influencing antigenicity

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Explain size as the factor influencing antigenicity

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Explain chemical nature as the factor influencing antigenicity

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Explain susceptibility to tissue enzymes as the factor influencing antigenicity

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Explain antigenic specificity as the factor influencing antigenicity

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Explain species specificity as the factor influencing antigenicity

A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Explain isospecificity as the factor influencing antigenicity

A
17
Q

Explain autospecificity as the factor influencing antigenicity

A

Microbiology And Immunology (21 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions