Immunology -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Immunology”:

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Question 1: What is immunology?

(a) The study of immune systems in animals only
(b) The study of the immune system and its functions
(c) The study of bacteria and viruses
(d) The study of genetic disorders

Question 2: Which of the following is a primary lymphoid organ where T cells mature?

(a) Spleen
(b) Lymph nodes
(c) Thymus
(d) Bone marrow

Question 3: Which type of immunity is acquired through the transfer of antibodies from one individual to another, providing immediate but temporary protection?

(a) Innate immunity
(b) Passive immunity
(c) Active immunity
(d) Cellular immunity

Question 4: What are molecules on the surface of pathogens that trigger an immune response called?

(a) Antigens
(b) Antibodies
(c) Antivirals
(d) Antibiotics

Question 5: Which type of white blood cell is responsible for the production of antibodies in response to an infection?

(a) T cells
(b) B cells
(c) Natural killer cells
(d) Macrophages

Question 6: What is the function of the immune system?

(a) To regulate body temperature
(b) To transport oxygen in the body
(c) To protect the body against pathogens and foreign substances
(d) To regulate blood sugar levels

Question 7: Which type of immunity is developed after recovering from an infection or through vaccination?

(a) Innate immunity
(b) Passive immunity
(c) Active immunity
(d) Cellular immunity

Question 8: Which type of immune response is mediated by T cells and is particularly effective against infected or cancerous cells?

(a) Humoral immunity
(b) Cellular immunity
(c) Innate immunity
(d) Passive immunity

Question 9: What is the purpose of vaccinations in immunology?

(a) To cure infections
(b) To stimulate the production of antigens
(c) To induce passive immunity
(d) To develop active immunity

Question 10: Which type of immune response involves the production of antibodies by B cells that circulate in the blood and lymph to neutralize pathogens?

(a) Humoral immunity
(b) Cellular immunity
(c) Innate immunity
(d) Passive immunity