Immune System Flashcards

1
Q

What is another name for antibody

A

Immunoglobulin

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2
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Which type of cell of the Immune system produces antibodies

A

B cell

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3
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What is the main role of antibodies

A

Containing the rapid production of a virus

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4
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What are the 5 antibody types

A

Immunoglobulin A (IgA), IgD, IgE, IgG, IgM

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5
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Which of the following best describes antibody - mediated immunity

A

a) branch of the immune system which combats antigens from pathogens that are freely circulating, or outside the infected cells
b) enabled by antigen production from B cells
c) also known as humoral immunity
d) all of the above

Answer: d) all of the above

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6
Q

Immunoglobulins are able to identify and block specific antigens

A

True or false

Answer: true

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7
Q

The complement system is an enzyme group in the blood which activated:

A

Various pathways in the innate immune system to fight infection

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8
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Which cell produces histamine

A

Mast cell

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