The class of antibodies involved in the allergic reaction is:
1. Ig A
2. Ig D
3. Ig E
4. Ig G
Asthma may be attributed to
1. allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs
2. inflammation of the trachea
3. accumulation of fluid in the lungs
4. bacterial infection of the lungs
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 to
1. graft rejection
2. auto-immune disease
3. activate immunity
4. allergic response
Consider the following four statements(1-4) regarding kidney transplant and select the two correct ones out of these.
(1) | Even if a kidney transplant is proper the recipient may need to take immuno-suppresants for a long time |
(2) | The cell-mediated immune response is responsible for the graft rejection |
(3) | The B-lymphocytes are responsible for rejection of the graft |
(4) | The acceptance of rejection of a kidney transplant depends on specific interferons |
The two correct statements are
1. (2) and (3)
2. (3) and (4)
3. (1) and (3)
4. (1) and (2)
Use of anti-histamines and steroids give a quick relief from
1. allergy
2. nausea
3. cough
4. headache
Increased asthmatic attacks in certain seasons are related to :
1. hot and humid environment
2. eating fruits preserved in tin containers
3. inhalation of seasonal pollen
4. low temperature
Mast cells secrete:
1. hippurin
2. myoglobin
3. histamine
4. Haemoglobin
An insect bite may result in inflammation of that spot. This is triggered by the alarm chemicals such as
(1) histamine and dopamine
(2) histamine and kinins
(3) interferons and opsonin
(4) interferons and histones
An autoimmune disease is
(1) B-lymphocytes induced
(2) haemophillia
(3) myasthenia gravis
(4) None of the above
Blood cells that increase in number during allergic conditions like asthma are
(1) neutrophils
(2) basophils
(3) eosinophils
(4) lymphocytes