Antigen type and memory

Question 1

Antigens that lack a peptide component & cannot be presented on MHC to T-cells

Answer 1

Thymus-independent antigens

Question 2

Weakly immunogenic antigens

Answer 2

Thymus-independent antigens like lipopolysaccharides from gram-negative bacteria

Question 3

Vaccines that are weakly immunogenic often require…

Answer 3

boosters and adjuvants like pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

Question 4

Antigens containing a protein component

Answer 4

Thymus-dependent antigens

Question 5

Strong immunogenic antigens

Answer 5

Thymus-dependent antigens like diphtheria vaccine

Question 6

Promote class switching and immunologic memory by direct contact of B-cells with Th cells

Answer 6

Thymus-dependent antigens