front 1 Which statement best defines hypersensitivity? A. A normal immune response that clears infection without
damage | back 1 C. An exaggerated or inappropriate immune response that causes tissue damage |
front 2 Which type of immunity primarily functions against parasitic
infections? | back 2 B. Type 2 |
front 3 Which of the following is not a characteristic of
parasites? | back 3 B. Easily phagocytosed |
front 4 What is the body’s general immune strategy for eliminating parasites? A. Type 1 immunity involving neutrophils and IFN-γ | back 4 B. Type 2 immunity using IgE, mast cells, and eosinophils to promote expulsion via mucus, coughing, and peristalsis |
front 5 Which cytokines are key mediators of Type 2 immunity? | back 5 B. IL-4, IL-5, IL-13 |
front 6 Why is switching from IgE to IgG important during allergic responses? A. IgG4 enhances mast cell activation and increases histamine
release | back 6 B. IgG4 blocks allergens from binding IgE, reducing mast cell activation and chronic inflammation |
front 7 Which antibody binds most tightly to FcεRI receptors on mast
cells? | back 7 B. IgE |
front 8 What is Ozalimumab, and how does it work? A. A monoclonal antibody that blocks IL-5 to prevent eosinophil
activation | back 8 B. A monoclonal antibody that binds free IgE, reducing mast-cell activation and slightly increasing infection risk |
front 9 Which of the following cells release major basic protein to kill
parasites? | back 9 C. Eosinophils |
front 10 How do mast cells contribute to defense against parasites? A. They phagocytose parasites directly and digest them with
lysosomal enzymes | back 10 C. They reside in tissues and, when IgE is cross-linked, degranulate to release histamine and proteases that drive inflammation and parasite expulsion |
front 11 Which histamine receptor is primarily responsible for inflammation
and smooth muscle contraction? | back 11 A. H1 |
front 12 What are secondary mediators, and how does aspirin affect them? A. Protein cytokines released before degranulation; aspirin
increases their production | back 12 B. Lipid mediators such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes made after degranulation; aspirin blocks COX enzymes to reduce prostaglandin synthesis |
front 13 What type of molecule is most likely to act as an allergen? | back 13 B. Small soluble protein structurally similar to parasite antigen |
front 14 Which best describes the process of sensitization in allergic responses? A. Immediate mast cell degranulation upon first allergen
exposure | back 14 B. Initial exposure to allergen leads to Th2 differentiation, B-cell class switching to IgE, and IgE binding to mast cells, priming them for future exposures |
front 15 Which environmental factor decreases allergy risk? | back 15 C. Early parasite exposure |
front 16 Which of the following genes or proteins, when altered, can affect allergy susceptibility? A. IL-4R, STAT6, Filaggrin | back 16 D. All of the above |
front 17 The “wheal and flare” reaction in skin testing is caused by: | back 17 B. Mast cell degranulation |
front 18 Which best differentiates the early and late phases of an allergic response? A. Early phase occurs hours later via cytokines; Late phase occurs
within minutes via histamine | back 18 B. Early phase = histamine release within minutes; Late phase = cytokine-mediated inflammation hours later |
front 19 A patient eats peanuts and experiences hypotension, airway constriction, and swelling. What type of hypersensitivity is this? A. Type II | back 19 B. Type I treated with epinephrine |
front 20 Which of the following is not a symptom of allergic
asthma? | back 20 D. Complement deposition |
front 21 How does desensitization (allergen immunotherapy) work? A. Gradual allergen exposure increases IgE and mast cell
activation | back 21 C. Gradual allergen exposure increases IgG4 and reduces IgE, promoting immune tolerance |
front 22 Type II hypersensitivity is primarily mediated by: | back 22 C. IgG or IgM |
front 23 A newborn develops anemia due to maternal antibodies crossing the placenta. What is this condition? A. Hemophilia | back 23 B. Erythroblastosis fetalis, TYPE II |
front 24 Which mechanism mediates Type III hypersensitivity? | back 24 B. Immune complex deposition |
front 25 What is serum sickness? A. A Type I hypersensitivity reaction to food allergens | back 25 C. A Type III hypersensitivity reaction caused by immune complex deposition after exposure to foreign serum |
front 26 Which of the following are common symptoms of serum sickness? A. Vasculitis, arthritis, and nephritis | back 26 A. Vasculitis, arthritis, and nephritis |
front 27 Which of the following is not associated with Type
IV hypersensitivity? | back 27 C. Serum sickness |
front 28 Which best describes the difference between the sensitization and effector phases of delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH)? A. Sensitization = immediate mast cell degranulation; Effector =
antibody production | back 28 B. Sensitization = memory Th1 cells form; Effector = re-exposure triggers cytokine release and macrophage recruitment |
front 29 Which statement best defines chronic inflammation and explains why it is problematic? A. Short-term immune response that eliminates pathogens without
tissue damage | back 29 B. Persistent immune activation causing tissue damage, fibrosis, and potential organ failure |