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Hml 501: Basic Immunolgy Question Paper

Hml 501: Basic Immunolgy 

Course:Master Of Science

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
SPECIAL/SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
MASTER OF SCIENCE
HML 501: BASIC IMMUNOLGY

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 2ND FEBRUARY 2011 TIME: 9.00 A.M. - 12.00 P.M.


Section A: 10mks each

Answer All questions

1. Describe the contribution of the following scientist to the development of immunology:
a. Lous Pasteur






2mks
b. Elie metchinkoff






2mks
c. Macfarlane and Burnet





3mks
d. Rodney Porter and Edelman




3mks

2. Describe the Two stages of immune response


10mks

3. Explain the mechanism of Type 1 hypersensitivity state

10mks


Section B: 20mks

Answer Two questions

4. Discuss the Alternative complement pathway, giving details of its initiation.










20mks
5. a. Explain the mechanisms of inducing immunological tolerance
10mks
b. Describe the characteristics of Ig G and IgM antibodies

10mks

6. a. State 5 characteristic of autoimmune diseases


5mks
b. Give a brief description of autoimmune disease spectrum













10mks
c. State the difference between active and passive immunity
5mks




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