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| 101. |
The vaccination for which one of the following diseases is not covered in the immunization schedule so far?A. MeaslesB. DiphtheriaC. PneumoniaD. tuberculosis |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 102. |
Who among the following established the scientific basis of vaccination?A. Von BehringB. Louis PasteurC. Edward JennerD. George Kohler |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 103. |
How does vaccination workA. The immune system produces antibodies which stay in the bloodB. Memory lymphocytes are produced. They remain in the body to fight off any future infection with the live pathogenC. The dead pathogen stays in the body and constantly stimulates the immune systemD. All of the above |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 104. |
An insect bite may result in inflammation of that spot. This is triggered by the alarm chemicals such asA. histamine and kininsB. interferons and opsoninC. interferons and histonesD. histamine and dopamine |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 105. |
Vaccination against smallpox was developed by:A. Robert KochB. Louis PasteurC. Edward JunnerD. Alexander Fleming |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 106. |
Antibodies are isolated from immune:A. serumB. bloodC. plasmaD. vitamins |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 107. |
Artificial immunity can be acquired by:A. penicillinB. vaccinationC. serious illnessD. all of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 108. |
Acquired immunity is due to:A. NK cellsB. ErythrocytesC. LymphocytesD. Physiological and inflammatory barriers |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 109. |
Antibodies in our body are produced by:A. RBCsB. MonocytesC. T-lymphocytesD. B-lymphocytes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 110. |
Immunity acquired after an infection is:A. active immunityB. innate immunityC. passive immunityD. Both (b) and (c) |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 111. |
The formation of antibodies within our body is called:A. active immunityB. Passive immunityC. innate immunityD. Acquired immunity |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 112. |
The antibody dependent cytotoxicity is seen in:A. local anaphylaxisB. generalized anaphylaxisC. immune complex reactionD. non-compatible blood transfusion |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 113. |
The function of IgE is:A. activation of B-cellsB. mediate in allergic responseC. present on lymphocyte surface as receptorsD. protection from inhaled and ingested pathogens |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 114. |
Antihistamine pills are to nullify:A. malariaB. typhoidC. allergic reactionD. none of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 115. |
Immature lymphocytes are:A. T-lymphocytesB. B-lymphocytesC. ThymocytesD. Leucocytes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 116. |
What product of the immune system attaches to bacteria, making them easier to be eaten by white blood cells?A. AntigenB. AntibodyC. HaemoglobinD. MHC-I molecule |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 117. |
Cells involved in immune mechanism are:A. lymphocytesB. erythrocytesC. thrombocytesD. eosinophils |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 118. |
It helps in the differentiation of cells of the immune system:A. CortisolB. SteroidC. ThymosinD. Thyroxine |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 119. |
Which of the following cells does not exhibit phagocytic activity ?A. MonocyteB. BasophilC. NeutrophilD. Macrophage |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 120. |
Release of vasoactive mediators during hypersensitivity is associated with:A. type IB. type IIC. type IIID. type IV |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 121. |
Atopic asthma is due to which type of hypersensitivity?A. IB. IIC. IIID. IV |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 122. |
The complexes formed during immune complex mediated hypersensitivity are removed by:A. monocytes and B-lymphocytesB. eosinophils and monocytesC. eosinophils and basophilsD. eosinophils and T-cells |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 123. |
To detect antibodies against HIV in a patient, one should use a/an:A. indirect ELISAB. direct agglutination testC. direct fluorescent antibody testD. fluorescence-activated cell sorter |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 124. |
The active molecule that helps to initiate inflammatory response when mast cell degranulate is:A. insulinB. heparinC. perforinD. histamine |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 125. |
Passive immunity is defined as immunityA. inherited from parentsB. achieved through vaccinationC. acquired through first exposure to the diseaseD. artificially acquired passive immunity |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 126. |
Passive immunity is defined as immunityA. inherited from parentsB. achieved through vaccinationC. acquired through first exposure to the diseaseD. achieved through the sera of other animals enriched in antibodies |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 127. |
Allergic rhinitis is known as:A. AsthmaB. scarlet feverC. Hay feverD. typhoid fever |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 128. |
Which one among the following is not a component of third line of body defence?A. Plasma cellsB. Killer T-cellC. Natural killer cellsD. Memory cells |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 129. |
How do the basophils help in body defence?A. Phagocytosis of bacteriaB. Inhibit allergic reactionsC. Heprain secretion to prevent thrombosisD. Cell-mediated as well as antibody mediated immunity |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 130. |
If a person shows production of interferons in his body, the chances are that he has got an infection of or The disease due to which maximum death in children occur isA. tetanusB. mcaslesC. typhoidD. malaria |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 131. |
Grafted kidney may be rejected in a patient due to:A. Cell-mediated immune responseB. Humeral immune responseC. Passive immune responseD. Innate immune response |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 132. |
In higher vertebrates, the immune system can distinguish self-cells and non-self. If this property is lost due to genetic abnormality and it attacks self-cells, then it leads toA. Graft rejectionB. active immunityC. Allergic responseD. Auto-immune disease |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 133. |
Antivenom injection contains preformed antibodies while polio drops that are administered into the body containA. Gamma globulinB. Attenuated pathogensC. Activated pathogensD. Harvested antibodies |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 134. |
Antibodies produced by a group of identical B-cells against a single epitope of an antigen is called:A. anti-hapten antibodiesB. somaclonal antibodiesC. polyclonal antibodiesD. monoclonal antibodies |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 135. |
If you suspect major deficiency of antibodies in a person, to which of the following would you look for confirmatory evidenceA. Fibrinogen in plasmaB. Serum albuminsC. HaemocytesD. Serum globulins |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 136. |
Which of the following antibodies provides evidence of an active infection when present?A. IgGB. IgMC. IgDD. IgE |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 137. |
The type of immunoglobulin present in the colostrum secre- ted by mammary glands is:A. IgAB. IgGC. IgDD. IgE |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 138. |
Pathogens reaching the alimentary canal along with food are destroyed by:A. HClB. BileC. DigestionD. Mastication |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 139. |
Antiserum contains:A. AntigenB. RBCsC. AntibodiesD. WBCs |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 140. |
Globulins contained in human blood plasma are primarily involved in:A. clotting of bloodB. defence mechanisms of bodyC. osmotic balance of body fluidsD. oxygen transport in the blood |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 141. |
Hormone produced against allergic reactions is:A. epinephrineB. glucocorticoidC. norepinephrineD. mineralocorticoid |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 142. |
Allergic reactions develop in response to:A. hirudinB. serotoninC. heparinD. histamine |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 143. |
Which of the following components are involved in allergic reaction?A. IgG and mast cellsB. IgE and mast cellsC. IgA and mast cellsD. IgG and basophils |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 144. |
Which of the antibody is concerned with allergic reactions?A. IgEB. IgAC. IgGD. IgM |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 145. |
Which one is primarily concerned with destroying patho- gens?A. LiverB. TonsilsC. KidneyD. Lymphatic tissues |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 146. |
Lysozyme that is present in perspiration, saliva and tears, destroysA. all virusesB. certain fungiC. certain fungiD. certain types of bacteria |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 147. |
An autoimmune disorder affecting the neuromuscular junction is:A. AnginaB. CADC. EmphysemaD. Myaesthenia gravis |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 148. |
An allergic reaction is initiated by antibodies of:A. IgG groupB. IgM groupC. IgA groupD. IgE group |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 149. |
Lysis of foreign cell is initiated by antibodies of:A. IgM onlyB. IgA onlyC. IgM and IgGD. IgD and IgE |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 150. |
Cyclosporine A, which is used as an immunosuppressive, agent, is produced by:A. MonascusB. AspergillusC. ClostridiumD. Trichoderma |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |