PATHOLOGY MCQ
IMMUNE RESPONSE
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Passive Immunity
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Active immunity
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Helper T cells are arguably the most important cells in adaptive immunity, as they are required for almost all adaptive immune responses. They not only help activate B cells to secrete antibodies and macrophages to destroy ingested microbes, but they also help activate cytotoxic T cells to kill infected target cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -Passive immunity: Passive immunity is “borrowed” from another source and it lasts for a short time. For example, antibodies in a mother’s breast milk give a baby temporary immunity to diseases the mother has been exposed to.
Detailed explanation-3: -The major advantage to passive immunity is that protection is immediate, whereas active immunity takes time (usually several weeks) to develop. However, passive immunity lasts only for a few weeks or months. Only active immunity is long-lasting.
Detailed explanation-4: -The adaptive immune system is made up of: T lymphocytes in the tissue between the body’s cells. B lymphocytes, also found in the tissue between the body’s cells. Antibodies in the blood and other bodily fluids.