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Microbiology

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Set 15 Adaptive Specific Immunity And Immunization

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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The major histocompatability complex is

A)a group of blood vessels that protects the nervous system.
B)a set of genes that code for MHC cell receptors.
C)also known as the complement system.
D)located in the thymus gland.
E)All of these choices are correct.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Which process involves antibodies covering surface receptors on a virus or toxin molecule thereby disrupting their activity?

A)neutralization
B)opsonization
C)complement fixation
D)agglutination
E)anamnestic response

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Plasma cells

A)secrete antibodies.
B)function in allergic reactions.
C)directly destroy target cells.
D)suppress immune reactions.
E)activate B-cells and other T-cells.

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