Biology
Human Immunity and Blood
2,096 Questions
Human immunity and blood questions cover the physiological mechanisms protecting the body against diseases and the components of blood. Topics include blood groups, cell mediated immunity, monoclonal antibodies, and blood coagulation. These biology topics frequently appear in general science sections of competitive exams.
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Human Immunity and Blood Questions
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bacteria
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leucocytes
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dead tissue
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all of these
D
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Explanation
Pus is indeed a mixture of all three components. During infection, white blood cells (leucocytes) die at the site along with dead tissue cells. Bacteria causing the infection are also present. Pus forms from this accumulation of dead leukocytes, tissue debris, bacteria, and fluid. Each component alone is incomplete.
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red blood cells
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platelets
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white blood cells
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antibodies
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capillaries
C
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Explanation
White blood cells are phagocytic in nature. They engulf germs entering the body.
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areolar tissue
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adipose tissue
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fluid tissue
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skeletal tissue
C
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Explanation
Blood consists of a fluid called plasma, which has red blood corpuscles (RBC), white blood corpuscles (WBC) and blood platelets. Blood circulates throughout the body in blood vessels. The blood transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones to tissues and organs. Lymph is a straw coloured fluid similar to blood but does not have RBCs. Lymph flows in special vessels called lymph vessels. Its function is to form a defence system for the body .
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RBC
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Nephron
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WBC
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Neuron
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Platelet
D
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Explanation
Neuron is the cell specialised for receiving and transferring messages.
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E.coli
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Animal cells
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Yeast
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Blood cels
C
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Explanation
Strong agitation methods are required
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agglutination
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coagulation
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rouleaux
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none of the above
C
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Explanation
Rouleaux formation is the stacking of red blood cells (erythrocytes) like a pile of coins, which occurs due to the discoid shape of RBCs and increased plasma proteins (especially fibrinogen). This is distinct from agglutination (antibody-mediated clumping) and coagulation (clot formation). Rouleaux formation is a normal phenomenon that aids RBC transport through capillaries.
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Basophils
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Acidophils
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Neutrophils
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None of the above
A
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Explanation
Basophils are granulocytes that release histamine and heparin during allergic responses but do not phagocytose pathogens. In contrast, neutrophils and eosinophils (acidophils) are actively phagocytic cells that engulf and destroy microorganisms.
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leukaemia
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anaemia
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jaundice
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haemophiliia
A
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Explanation
Leukaemia (leukemia) is a cancer of white blood cells, causing overproduction of abnormal WBCs that crowd out normal blood cells. Anaemia involves red blood cell deficiency. Jaundice is liver-related. Haemophilia is a clotting disorder. The question asks specifically about WBCs.
B
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Explanation
Blood group O is characterized by the absence of both A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells. However, individuals with type O blood possess both anti-A and anti-B antibodies in their plasma. This makes type O the universal donor for red blood cells, as their cells can be transfused to recipients of any ABO type without triggering an immune response.
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antigen - antibody reaction
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antitoxin - antibody reaction
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antitoxin - antigen reaction
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antibody - antibody reaction
A
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Explanation
When incompatible blood types mix, antibodies in the plasma bind to antigens on red blood cells, causing agglutination (clumping). This antigen-antibody reaction can trigger serious transfusion reactions.
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Fibroblasts
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Mast cells
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Plasma cells
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Adipose cells
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None of these
B
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Explanation
Histamine and heparin are two compounds produced by mast cells.
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Haemopoiesis
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Haemolysis
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Haemagglutination
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Haemophilia
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None of these
A
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Explanation
The process of formation of blood corpuscles is known as haemopoiesis.
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Histamine
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Histone
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Protamine
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Collagen
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Micro-tubules
A
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Explanation
The substance which is found in most cells and is involved in allergic and inflammatory reaction is histamine. Histamine is amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions.
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Mast cells
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Plasma cells
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Adipose cell
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Fibroblasts
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None of these
B
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Explanation
The connective tissue cells that synthesise antibodies are known as plasma cells.
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It is unique to primates.
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The cells of immune-system use the principle of natural selection.
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It attacks all pathogens in the same way.
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It posses only one mechanism of response to invasion.
B
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Explanation
It is correct the principle of clonal selection, and analog of natural selection, is implemented by the immune system.