Exam 33: Adaptive Immunity

An antibody has one antigen-binding site.

The part of the antibody that combines with the antigen is the:

The antibody associated with allergic reaction is:

The constant region of the light chain in an antibody consists of _____ amino acids.

The second stage of B cell development usually takes place in the lymph nodes and spleen.

T cells secrete antibodies.

Passive immunity provides more rapid protection than does active immunity.

The function of which antibody is basically unknown?

Match each antibody class with its description, function, or location. -Antibody that is found in tears and saliva

T cell immune mechanisms are classified as antibody-mediated immunity.

The predominant antibody of a secondary response is:

The surface membranes of cancer cells are thought to have abnormal antigens.

IgD is the most understood antibody.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Lymphocyte that attacks pathogens directly

All antigens have epitopes of the same shape.

Complement can best be described as a(n):

Match each type of specific immunity with its description or example. -A mother passes antibodies to her baby

All of the cells in a clone of plasma cells produce identical antibodies.

A person with a nonfunctioning immune system could still benefit from both natural and artificial passive immunity.

Both B and T lymphocytes develop from hematopoietic stem cells.