Consider the given two statements: 

I:  The uniqueness of NK [Natural Killer] cells allows them to produce a much faster immune reaction.
II:  They have the ability to recognize and kill stressed cells in the absence of antibodies and MHC.

1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I.
2. Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I.
3. I is correct and II is incorrect.
4. Both I and II are incorrect.

Subtopic:  Details of Immunity |
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Consider the two statements: 

I:  The arm of the acquired immunity due to B lymphocytes is called as the humoral response.
II:  B cells, upon differentiation into plasma cells, secrete antibodies that are present in the blood.

1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I.
2. Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I.
3. Only II is correct.
4. Both I and II are incorrect.

Subtopic:  Details of Immunity |
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What type of immunity is provided by the convalescent plasma therapy in Covid-19 patients that is in contemporary news?

1.  Naturally acquired active adaptive immunity
2.  Artificially acquired active adaptive immunity
3.  Naturally acquired passive adaptive immunity
4.  Artificially acquired passive adaptive immunity

Subtopic:  Active & Passive Immunity |
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Identify the incorrect statement:

1.  Nicotine adversely affects the vascular system as it causes the release of adrenaline and nor-adrenaline.
2.  The antidote of methyl alcohol poisoning is ethyl alcohol.
3.  Alcohol suppresses ADH secretion and decreases urine output.
4.  Presence of ‘withdrawal symptoms’ shows drug dependence.

Subtopic:  Drugs & Alcohol Abuse |
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Some common diseases that are generally considered autoimmune include all the following except:
1. Celiac disease
2. Psoriasis
3. Systemic lupus erythematosus
4. Type II diabetes mellitus

Subtopic:  Allergies & Autoimmunity |
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Consider the given two statements:

I:  Inflammation and infection are not synonyms.
II:  Inflammations, in many cases, may not be driven by microbial invasion.

1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I.
2. Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I.
3. I is correct and II is incorrect.
4. Both I and II are incorrect.

Subtopic:  Human Immune System |
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CD8+ T cells, also known as "killer cells", are cytotoxic which means that:

1.  they determine if and how other parts of the immune system respond to a specific, perceived threat.
2.  they are able to directly kill virus-infected cells as well as cancer cells.
3.  they differentiate plasma cells that release chemicals to kill cancer cells.
4.  provide the critical mechanism of tolerance.

Subtopic:  Human Immune System |
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding Typhoid fever in humans:

1.  Man is the only known reservoir of infection.
2.  The pathogen is primarily transmitted through fecal oral route
3.  Widal test measures agglutinating antibody levels against bacterial antigens.
4.  No vaccine is available yet to prevent typhoid fever.

Subtopic:  Typhoid Fever |
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Consider the given two statements:

I:  Viral infections of human cells are inhibited only by human interferon.
II:  In contrast to antibodies, interferons are not virus-specific but host-specific.

1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I.
2. Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I.
3. I is correct and II is incorrect.
4. Both I and II are incorrect.

Subtopic:  Details of Immunity |

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Which of the following is not an expected sign in a person suffering from pneumonia?

1.  High-grade fever with chills
2.  Sharp or stabbing chest pain during deep breaths
3.  Decreased rate of breathing
4.  Productive cough

Subtopic:  Pneumonia & Related Questions |
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