Immunology — MCQs August 22, 2025 by u930973931_answers 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Which cells are primarily responsible for antibody production? (A) T-cells (B) B-cells (C) Macrophages (D) Neutrophils 2. Which type of immunity is provided by vaccination? (A) Natural passive (B) Artificial passive (C) Natural active (D) Artificial active 3. Which antibody is the first produced in a primary immune response? (A) IgA (B) IgM (C) IgG (D) IgE 4. Which of the following acts as antigen-presenting cells? (A) Macrophages (B) Dendritic cells (C) B-cells (D) All of these 5. The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in humans is known as: (A) HLA (B) TLR (C) IL (D) TNF 6. Which type of hypersensitivity is mediated by IgE? (A) Type I (B) Type II (C) Type III (D) Type IV 7. Which cells are known as “killer cells”? (A) Helper T-cells (B) Cytotoxic T-cells (C) B-cells (D) Macrophages 8. The complement system is part of: (A) Innate immunity (B) Adaptive immunity (C) Both innate and adaptive (D) Passive immunity 9. Which cytokine is also known as endogenous pyrogen? (A) IL-1 (B) IL-2 (C) IL-4 (D) TNF-alpha 10. The antibody present in breast milk is: (A) IgG (B) IgM (C) IgA (D) IgE 11. Which cells are primarily affected in HIV infection? (A) B-cells (B) CD8+ T-cells (C) CD4+ T-cells (D) NK cells 12. Which organ is the site of T-cell maturation? (A) Bone marrow (B) Thymus (C) Spleen (D) Lymph node 13. Antibodies are also called: (A) Antigens (B) Immunoglobulins (C) Cytokines (D) Complement proteins 14. Which immunoglobulin can cross the placenta? (A) IgA (B) IgM (C) IgE (D) IgG 15. Which hypersensitivity reaction is also called delayed-type hypersensitivity? (A) Type I (B) Type II (C) Type III (D) Type IV 16. Which is the most abundant antibody in serum? (A) IgA (B) IgM (C) IgE (D) IgG 17. Which cells are professional antigen-presenting cells? (A) B-cells (B) Macrophages (C) Dendritic cells (D) All of these 18. Which cytokine is responsible for B-cell proliferation? (A) IL-2 (B) IL-4 (C) IL-6 (D) TNF 19. Herd immunity is achieved through: (A) Natural infection (B) Vaccination (C) Both A and B (D) None of these 20. Which cells release histamine during allergic reactions? (A) Neutrophils (B) Mast cells (C) Macrophages (D) NK cells 21. Which antibody is associated with allergic responses? (A) IgA (B) IgM (C) IgG (D) IgE 22. Which organ is the primary site of B-cell development? (A) Thymus (B) Bone marrow (C) Spleen (D) Liver 23. The process of coating pathogens with antibodies for phagocytosis is called: (A) Opsonization (B) Neutralization (C) Agglutination (D) Precipitation 24. Which cells are also called “natural killer cells”? (A) CD4+ T-cells (B) CD8+ T-cells (C) NK cells (D) B-cells 25. Which part of the antibody binds to the antigen? (A) Fc region (B) Fab region (C) Light chain constant region (D) Heavy chain constant region 26. Passive immunity differs from active immunity because it: (A) Provides long-term protection (B) Involves memory cell formation (C) Provides immediate protection (D) Requires antigen exposure 27. Which of the following is an autoimmune disease? (A) Tuberculosis (B) Rheumatoid arthritis (C) Malaria (D) Influenza 28. Which immunoglobulin is pentameric in structure? (A) IgA (B) IgM (C) IgG (D) IgE 29. Which organ filters blood and helps in immune response? (A) Kidney (B) Spleen (C) Liver (D) Lymph node 30. The coating of virus by antibody to prevent attachment to host cells is called: (A) Neutralization (B) Opsonization (C) Agglutination (D) Complement activation 31. Which cytokine is also called T-cell growth factor? (A) IL-1 (B) IL-2 (C) IL-6 (D) TNF-alpha 32. Which of the following is the first line of defense in innate immunity? (A) Skin (B) Antibodies (C) Memory cells (D) T-cells 33. Which type of immunity is acquired from mother to child through placenta? (A) Natural active (B) Natural passive (C) Artificial active (D) Artificial passive 34. Which immune cells are known as “helper cells”? (A) CD4+ T-cells (B) CD8+ T-cells (C) B-cells (D) NK cells 35. The process of programmed cell death is called: (A) Necrosis (B) Apoptosis (C) Phagocytosis (D) Endocytosis 36. Which immune organ shrinks with age? (A) Thymus (B) Bone marrow (C) Spleen (D) Lymph node 37. Which complement pathway is activated by antigen–antibody complex? (A) Classical pathway (B) Alternative pathway (C) Lectin pathway (D) None of these 38. Which immunoglobulin is secreted in tears and saliva? (A) IgG (B) IgM (C) IgA (D) IgE 39. Which cells are known as “big eaters”? (A) B-cells (B) Macrophages (C) T-cells (D) NK cells 40. Which part of the immune system provides memory response? (A) Innate immunity (B) Adaptive immunity (C) Complement system (D) Inflammatory response 41. Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is contact dermatitis? (A) Type I (B) Type II (C) Type III (D) Type IV 42. Which antibody is found in highest concentration in serum? (A) IgA (B) IgM (C) IgE (D) IgG 43. Which is the most effective antigen-presenting cell? (A) Neutrophil (B) B-cell (C) Dendritic cell (D) NK cell 44. Which organ is the site of lymphocyte filtration and activation? (A) Kidney (B) Heart (C) Lymph node (D) Pancreas 45. The process of antibody binding to multiple antigens and forming clumps is called: (A) Neutralization (B) Agglutination (C) Opsonization (D) Precipitation 46. Which cytokine is mainly involved in inflammation? (A) IL-10 (B) IL-6 (C) IL-2 (D) IFN-gamma 47. Which cells kill virus-infected cells without prior sensitization? (A) B-cells (B) NK cells (C) CD4+ T-cells (D) Mast cells 48. Which type of immunity is provided by antitoxins? (A) Natural active (B) Natural passive (C) Artificial active (D) Artificial passive 49. Which molecule on T-cells recognizes MHC class II? (A) CD4 (B) CD8 (C) IgM (D) CD28 50. Which cytokine is most important for antiviral defense? (A) IL-1 (B) Interferon (C) TNF-alpha (D) IL-10