Human Biology: Immunology & Physiology
Advanced biology quiz covering immune system, lymphatic organs, and pathological conditions in humans
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following conditions does NOT causes generalised edema in humans?
- Congestive heart failure
- Varicose veins
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Addison's disease
- Cirrhosis of the liver
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following does not apply to innate immune mechanisms?
- Origin from marrow cavity.
- Absence of specificity.
- Activation by a stimulus.
- Involvement of multiple cell types.
- First line of defense of the body.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following characterises the germinal centers found in the cortical region of lymph nodes and the peripheral region of splenic periarteriolar lymphatic tissues of human body?
- Acts as the sites of NK cell differentiation in the body.
- Evokes an framework that on antigenic stimulation accomodates large populations of B lymphocytes and plasma cells.
- Provides stem cells and thus governs hematopoiesis.
- Governs the development of immature B and T cells.
- Participates in the removal of destroyed RBCs from the circulation.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Spleen is a prominent secondary lymphoid organ. Which of the following is strictly applicable to secondary lymphoid organs?
- Cellular proliferation
- Differentiation of lymphocytes
- Cellular interaction
- Antigen-dependent responses
- Circulation of lymphocytes
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Primary myelofibrosis is characterized by progressive bone marrow failure. Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of primary myelofibrosis?
- It causes a leucoerythroblastic blood film.
- It may be associated with a raised platelet count.
- Normal serum lactate dehydrogenase level.
- It may be complicated by gout.
- It may cause massive splenomegaly.