A patient presents with chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis. Genetic testing reveals a defect affecting the development and function of T helper 17 (Th17) cells. Which cytokine is MOST likely directly impacted by this genetic defect?
IL-4
IFN-Ξ³
IL-10
IL-17
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The Ig that mediates allergic reaction is
IgM
IgG
IgE
IgA
A person is injected with globulin against hepatitis. This is
Artificially acquired passive immunity
Artificially acquired active immunity
Naturally acquired active immunity
Naturally acquired passive immunity
Who among the following established the scientific basis of vaccination?
Edward Jenner
George Kohler
Louis Pasteur
Von Behring
Which of the following body systems is responsible for allergic reaction?
Lymph
Immune
Circulatory
All of these
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Autoimmune disorders arise when the body's immune system mistakenly targets its own healthy cells and tissues.
Statement II: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the joints.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Which metabolic pathway is directly impacted by Adenosine deaminase deficiency?
Glycolysis
Krebs cycle
Fatty acid oxidation
Purine metabolism
Antibody molecule has
Four polypeptide chains
Five polypeptide chains
Six polypeptide chains
Seven polypeptide chains
Colostrum provides the infant with
Autoimmunity
Passive immunity
Active immunity
Innate immunity
Graveyard for RBCs is
Liver
Spleen
Kidney
Lymph glands
The lymph nodes
I. are small solid structures throughout the body
II. filter lymph fluid as it flows through them, trapping bacteria, viruses and other antigens, which are them destroyed by lymphocytes
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Only I
Only II
I and II
None of these
