Biology

Human Immunity and Blood

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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

Multiple choice zoology immunity cells of immune system cells in immune system lymphocytes and lymph

Which of the following is not phagocytic in nature?

  1. Monocyte

  2. Lymphocyte

  3. Mast cell

  4. Neutrophil

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Monocytes are a type of WBCs. Monocytes mature in different types of macrophages at different locations. Monocytes and their macrophages serve three main functions as phagocytosis, antigen presentation and cytokine production.
Lymphocytes are B-cells or T-cells and they have receptors on their surface and are able to bind antigens and thus help the foreign substance to get removed from the body. They are not phagocytic in nature.
Mast cell is the part of immune system that contains granules rich in histamine and heparin. They can also participate in the direct killing of organisms by phagocytosis.
Neutrophils are the most abundant type of WBCs. They are phagocytic in nature and are able to engulf foreign substances (like bacteria).
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice zoology immunity cells of immune system cells in immune system lymphocytes and lymph

Immature lymphocytes are

  1. T-lymphocytes

  2. B-lymphocytes

  3. Thymocytes

  4. Leucocytes

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

B-cells (or B-lymphocytes) and T-cells (or T-lymphocytes) are the lymphocytes, that are mature and have receptors on their surface and thus are able to bind to antigens and help the foreign substance to be removed from the body.
Thymocytes are the developing T-cells of hematopoietic origin and are immature.
Leukocytes are the mature white blood cells.
Thus, the correct answer is the option (C), 'Thymocytes'.

Multiple choice zoology immunity cells of immune system cells in immune system lymphocytes and lymph

Agranulocytes normally develop in

  1. Bone marrow

  2. Liver

  3. Lymph glands and spleen

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
The blood cells are of three major types they are erythrocytes(RBC), leucocytes(WBC) and platelets. Two main categories of WBCs are granulocytes and agranulocytes. Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are different types of granulocytes, while lymphocytes and monocytes are the agranulocytes.  Lymphocytes are of two major types – ‘B’ and ‘T’ forms. Agranulocytes normally develop in lymph nodes and spleen.
So, the correct answer is 'Lymph glands and spleen'.
Multiple choice zoology immunity cells of immune system cells in immune system lymphocytes and lymph

Acquired immunity is due to

  1. Physiological and inflammatory barrier

  2. Lymphocytes

  3. Erythrocytes

  4. NK cells

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Acquired immunity is a type of immunity which is not present at birth. It is learned. As a person's immune system encounters various antigens, the components of acquired immunity find the best way to attack each antigen and begins to develop a memory for that antigen. It is also called specific immunity. Acquired immunity takes time to develop after initial exposure to a new antigen.
Lymphocytes are the type of white blood cell responsible for acquired immunity. Acquired immune response begins with antibodies, produced by B cells or B lymphocytes.
Thus, the correct answer is the option (D), 'Lymphocytes'.

Multiple choice zoology immunity cells of immune system cells in immune system lymphocytes and lymph

Formation of antibodies is the function of

  1. Monocytes

  2. Neutrophils

  3. Basophils

  4. Lymphocytes

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Lymphocytes are of two major types, ‘B’ and ‘T’ forms. When B lymphocytes recognize foreign antigen they release antibodies. The B cells are known as plasma cells. Hence the formation of antibodies is the function of lymphocytes.

So, the correct answer is 'Lymphocytes'.

Multiple choice zoology immunity cells of immune system cells in immune system lymphocytes and lymph

Identify a function of lymphocytes from the following.

  1. Destruction of poisonous substance

  2. Destruction of bacteria

  3. Destruction of RBC

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

White blood cells are an important part of the immune system. Lymphocytes are one of several different types of white blood cells. Lymphocytes are of two types B cells and T cells. When a macrophage engulfs bacteria B cells release antibodies which cause the destruction of bacteria. The T cells destroy the infectious bacteria by killing the body cells that are affected.

So, the correct answer is 'Destruction of bacteria'.

Multiple choice zoology immunity cells of immune system cells in immune system lymphocytes and lymph

Which of the following is a unit of immune system?

  1. Lymphocytes

  2. Erythrocyte

  3. Chondrocytes

  4. Parasite

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lymphocytes are one of several different types of white blood cells. Lymphocytes are of two types B cells and T cells. When a macrophage engulfs organisms, B cells (humoral immunity) release antibodies which cause the destruction of bacteria. The T cells (cell-mediated immunity) destroy the infectious organisms by killing the body cells that are affected. Hence lymphocytes is a unit of the immune system.

So, the correct answer is 'Lymphocytes'.

Multiple choice zoology immunity cells of immune system cells in immune system lymphocytes and lymph

A liquid P, light yellow in colour, circulates in the human body only in one direction (from body tissues to the heart). P contains germs from cells and dead cells. P is cleaned of germs and dead cells by a special type of white blood cells called as

  1. Lymphocytes

  2. Parasites

  3. Saprophytes

  4. Hermaphrodites

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The lymph fluid (P) inside the lymph nodes contains lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, which continuously recirculates through the lymph nodes and the bloodstream. Molecules found on bacteria cell walls or chemical substances secreted from bacteria, called antigens, are taken up by antigen cells into the lymph system and then into lymph nodes. In response to the antigens, the lymphocytes in the lymph node make antibodies which will go out of the lymph node into circulation, target the pathogens producing the antigens by targeting them for destruction by other cells and complement.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice zoology immunity cells of immune system cells in immune system lymphocytes and lymph

Which of the following statements are wrong?
(i) Leucocytes disintegrate in the spleen and liver.
(ii) RBC, WBC and blood platelets are produced by bone marrow.
(iii) Neutrophils bring about destruction and detoxification of toxins of protein origin.
(iv) The important function of lymphocytes is to produce antibodies.

  1. (i) and (ii) only

  2. (i) and (iv) only

  3. (i) and (iii) only

  4. (ii) and (iii) only

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The spleen acts to help keep the blood free of unwanted substances, including wastes and infecting organisms. The blood is delivered to it by the splenic artery and passes through smaller branch arteries into a network of channels lined with leukocytes, known as phagocytes. Red blood cells disintegrate in spleen. 

RBC, WBC and blood platelets are produced by hematopoietic stem cells present in bone marrow. 
Neutrophils are phagocytic cells that engulf the foreign particles. They are the first to reach the site of infection. 
B-lymphocytes produce antibodies against the infection or pathogen in human body. 

Multiple choice zoology immunity cells of immune system cells in immune system lymphocytes and lymph

Which of the following is not phagocytic?

  1. Neutrophils

  2. Monocytes

  3. Lymphocytes

  4. Eosinophils

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The blood cells are of three major types they are erythrocytes(RBC), leucocytes(WBC) and platelets. Two main categories of WBCs are granulocytes and agranulocytes. Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are different types of granulocytes, while lymphocytes and monocytes are the agranulocytes.  Lymphocytes are of two major types – ‘B’ and ‘T’ forms. Both B and T lymphocytes are responsible for immune responses of the body.B lymphocytes are responsible for humoral immunity and T lymphocytes in cell-mediated immunity. Hence lymphocytes are not phagocytic.

So, the correct answer is 'Lymphocytes'.

Multiple choice biology chemical coordination and integration kidney hormones coordination in human beings- chemical control endocrine system in humans

Erythropoietin is a

  1. Lipid

  2. Mucopolysaccharide

  3. Glycoprotein

  4. Nucleoprotein

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Erythropoietin is a hormone released by the kidney.
  • It is a glycoprotein. 
  • This hormone helps in the proliferation and differentiation of erythrocyte precursors.
  • Thus, they produce red blood cells (RBCs) from the bone marrow cells and this process is also known as erythropoiesis.
  • The cells of the kidney that produces erythropoietin are sensitive to low oxygen levels in the blood that travels to the kidney.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Glycoprotein'.
Multiple choice biology chemical coordination and integration kidney hormones coordination in human beings- chemical control endocrine system in humans

Erythropoietin is produced by

  1. Thymus

  2. Pituitary

  3. Heart

  4. Kidney

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
A. Thymus secretes thymosins. 
B. Pituitary secretes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), adenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH), growth hormone (GH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH).
C. Heart secretes atrial natriuretic factor (ANF).
D. Kidney secretes erythropoietin (EPO) and renin.
So, the correct answer is 'Kidney'.
Multiple choice biology chemical coordination and integration kidney hormones coordination in human beings- chemical control endocrine system in humans

Erythropoietin is released by

  1. Bone marrow

  2. Spleen

  3. Kidneys

  4. Liver

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Erythropoietin is a hormone released by the kidney.
  • It is a glycoprotein. 
  • This hormone helps in the proliferation and differentiation of erythrocyte precursors.
  • Thus, they produce red blood cells (RBCs) from the bone marrow cells and this process is also known as erythropoiesis.
  • The cells of the kidney that produces erythropoietin are sensitive to low oxygen levels in the blood that travels to the kidney.
  • The extrarenal site for erythropoietin release is liver.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Kidneys'.