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Fundamentals Of Immunology Question Paper

Fundamentals Of Immunology

Course:Bachelor Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME (IBP)
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

SZL 307:
FUNDAMENTALS OF IMMUNOLOGY

DATE: Thursday, 29th April, 2010

TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL questions in Section A and ONE question in Section B. Within each
Section questions carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with diagrams and give
examples where appropriate.
SECTION A:
Answer ALL questions. (40 marks)
1.
Explain the following terminologies
a)
Antibody
b)
Antigen
c)
Adjuvant
d)
Hapten
e)
Epitope
2.
“Dr. Edward Jenner is described as the father o immunology”. Qualify this statement.
3.
Describe the pathogenesis and consequences of IgE mediated ingested allergens
4.
Describe briefly antigen determinants in an antibody molecule
5.
Explain the concept of self and non self discrimination in immunology
6.
Describe the role of mucous membrane in innate immunity
7.
Describe the architecture of immune system
8.
Explain the ontogeny and function of lymphocytes.

SECTION B:
Answer any ONE question. (30 marks)
9.
Write an essay on primary lymphoid organs.
10.
Describe in details the structure and function of an immunoglobulin molecule