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Szl 204: Basic Immunology Question Paper

Szl 204: Basic Immunology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Microbiology And Biotechnology

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2008

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SZL 204: BASIC IMMUNOLOGY
DATE: MAY 16, 2008 TIME: 9.00 AM – 12.00 AM
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer ANY 10 questions. Each is 10 marks. Illustrate your answers with well- labeled diagrams where appropriate.
1. List three ways in which the innate immune system occurs.
2. Draw a flow chart to demonstrate how the functional subsets of T cells are categorized.
3. Name respectively, the primary and secondary lymphoid organs.
4. Give a definition of the following terms:
(a). antigen
(b). hapten
5. List down the different classes and respective subclasses of immune-globulins.
6. List down the difference between a primary and secondary immune system.
7. a). Define the term inflammation.
b). List down the processes involved in an inflammatory response.
8. Name the three types of signals involved in B cell activation.
9. Draw an annotated diagram to demonstrate the phases of a primary antibody – immune response.
10. List down the cells constituting the polymorphonuclear granulocytes.
11. List down the three major classes of cells that function as antigen presenting cells.
12. Draw a labelled diagram showing the basic structure of an immunoglobulin molecule.
13. Draw a labeled diagram of the cross section of a lymph node.
14. Give three examples of non- covalent bonding between antigen and antibody.
15. Briefly describe the functions of the Major Histocompatibility Complex.

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