Which of the following best describes hypersensitivity? A. Immune tolerance B. Excessive immune response C. Normal immune reaction D. Lack of immune response
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Answer: B
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Hypersensitivity is an inappropriate or exaggerated response to: A. Bacteria only B. Self-antigens only C. A foreign antigen D. External temperature
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Answer: C
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Who classified hypersensitivity into four types? A. Jenner B. Coombs and Gell C. Pasteur D. Koch
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Answer: B
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Which of the following is not one of the four types of hypersensitivity? A. Type I B. Type II C. Type V D. Type IV
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Answer: C
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Type I hypersensitivity is also known as: A. Cytotoxic reaction B. Delayed type C. Immediate hypersensitivity D. Immune complex-mediated
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Answer: C
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Which immunoglobulin is involved in Type I hypersensitivity? A. IgA B. IgM C. IgG D. IgE
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Answer: D
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Mast cells and basophils are sensitized by which antibody? A. IgA B. IgE C. IgM D. IgD
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Answer: B
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Which cells release histamine in Type I reactions? A. Neutrophils B. Eosinophils C. Mast cells D. Macrophages
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Answer: C
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A classic example of Type I hypersensitivity is: A. Serum sickness B. Allergic rhinitis C. Contact dermatitis D. Tuberculosis
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Answer: B
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Which type of hypersensitivity is cytotoxic? A. Type I B. Type II C. Type III D. Type IV
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Answer: B
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In Type II hypersensitivity, the antibodies involved are: A. IgE only B. IgG and IgM C. IgA D. IgD
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Answer: B
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Hemolytic disease of the newborn is an example of: A. Type III B. Type IV C. Type I D. Type II
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Answer: D
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Which antigen-antibody complex causes tissue damage in Type III hypersensitivity? A. Cell surface antigen B. Free antigen-antibody complex C. Self-antigen D. None
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Answer: B
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Serum sickness is classified under: A. Type I B. Type II C. Type III D. Type IV
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Answer: C
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Arthus reaction is an example of: A. Type I B. Type II C. Type III D. Type IV
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Answer: C
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Type IV hypersensitivity is: A. Immediate B. Antibody mediated C. T-cell mediated D. IgE mediated
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Answer: C
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Delayed type hypersensitivity takes how many hours to develop? A. 1–2 hours B. 4–6 hours C. 24–48 hours D. 10 minutes
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Answer: C
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Which type involves granuloma formation? A. Type I B. Type II C. Type III D. Type IV
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Answer: D
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Contact dermatitis falls under which type? A. Type I B. Type IV C. Type II D. Type III
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Answer: B
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Which cell type is predominantly responsible for Type IV reactions? A. B cells B. T helper cells C. Mast cells D. Basophils
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Answer: B
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Which chemical mediator is stored in granules of mast cells? A. Serotonin B. Histamine C. Leukotrienes D. Prostaglandins
25. Allergic asthma is classified as:
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
Answer: A
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26. Which hypersensitivity is antibody-independent?
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
Answer: D
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27. Tuberculin test is an example of:
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
Answer: D
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28. The earliest known classification of hypersensitivity was in:
A. 1921
B. 1936
C. 1953
D. 1965
Answer: B
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29. Coombs and Gell classification was developed in:
A. 1953
B. 1963
C. 1970
D. 1942
Answer: A
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30. Type I reaction is also known as:
A. Delayed
B. Anaphylactic
C. Complement-mediated
D. Arthus reaction
Answer: B
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31. The term “anaphylaxis” was coined by:
A. Pasteur
B. Richet and Portier
C. Gell and Coombs
D. Jenner
Answer: B
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32. Anaphylaxis involves which organ systems?
A. Respiratory and cardiovascular
B. Skeletal
C. Endocrine
D. Nervous
Answer: A
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33. Hay fever is an example of:
A. Type II
B. Type IV
C. Type I
D. Type III
Answer: C
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34. Urticaria is another term for:
A. Anemia
B. Fever
C. Hives
D. Bruising
Answer: C
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35. Autoantibodies against thyroid cells in Graves’ disease are an example of:
A. Type II
B. Type IV
C. Type III
D. Type I
Answer: A
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36. Cytotoxic hypersensitivity targets:
A. Host cells
B. Allergens
C. Foreign DNA
D. Pathogens only
Answer: A
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37. All of the following are examples of Type III hypersensitivity except:
A. Arthus reaction
B. Serum sickness
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. Contact dermatitis
Answer: D
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38. What leads to tissue damage in Type IV hypersensitivity?
A. Antibody binding
B. Complement activation
C. T cell-mediated cytotoxicity
D. IgE reaction
Answer: C
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39. All of the following hypersensitivity reactions are antibody mediated except:
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
Answer: D
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40. Which hypersensitivity can be tested with a skin patch test?
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
Answer: D
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41. Which cytokine is important in Type IV hypersensitivity?
A. IL-1
B. TNF-α
C. IFN-γ
D. IL-10
Answer: C
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42. Which of the following is an example of local anaphylaxis?
A. Bronchial asthma
B. Serum sickness
C. Systemic lupus
D. Tuberculosis
Answer: A
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43. An Arthus reaction occurs after:
A. Initial sensitization
B. Subsequent injection of antigen
C. First exposure
D. Infection
Answer: B
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44. Which immunoglobulin causes allergic symptoms in Type I?
A. IgA
B. IgM
C. IgG
D. IgE
Answer: D
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45. In Type II, antibody binds to antigen on:
A. Food particles
B. Tissue cells
C. Mast cells
D. Environmental allergens
Answer: B
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46. Desensitization therapy is used in:
A. Type II
B. Type III
C. Type I
D. Type IV
Answer: C
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47. Contact with poison ivy causes:
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
Answer: D
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48. Farmer’s lung is a result of:
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
Answer: C
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49. Which type of hypersensitivity is involved in graft rejection?
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV