Parasitology and Immunology - Question Bank
1. Which parasite causes elephantiasis, a condition characterized by swelling of the limbs?
2. The process by which antibodies coat a pathogen, making it easier for phagocytes to engulf, is called:
3. Which type of cells are long-lived and responsible for immunological memory, allowing for a faster response upon re-exposure to an antigen?
4. Which of the following is a common vector for the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, causing Chagas disease?
5. The immune response that occurs upon subsequent exposure to the same antigen, which is faster and stronger than the primary response, is called the:
6. Which term describes the ability of a parasite to cause disease?
7. The complement system is part of which immune defense mechanism?
8. Which disease is caused by the tapeworm Taenia solium?
9. A parasite that requires at least two different hosts to complete its life cycle is termed:
10. Which immune cells are responsible for releasing histamine and mediating allergic reactions?
11. The process by which antigen-presenting cells display fragments of pathogens to T cells is called:
12. Which of the following is a sexually transmitted parasite?
13. The ability of the immune system to mount a stronger and faster response upon re-exposure to an antigen is due to:
14. Which of the following is a common vector for malaria?
15. A host that is infected with a parasite but does not show any signs of illness is called a(n):
16. Which antibody class is primarily found in mucosal secretions like saliva and breast milk?
17. The role of T helper cells (CD4+ T cells) is to:
18. Which parasite causes amoebic dysentery?
19. The immune response that occurs after initial exposure to an antigen is known as the:
20. Which type of immunity is mediated by antibodies circulating in the blood and lymph?
21. The process by which phagocytes engulf and internalize pathogens is called:
22. Which of the following is an example of a protozoan parasite?
23. A host that harbors a parasite and can transmit it to other hosts, but may not be the primary host for reproduction, is called a(n):
24. Which immune cells are primarily responsible for recognizing and destroying virus-infected cells and tumor cells?
25. The adaptive immune system is characterized by:
26. Which parasite causes giardiasis, a common cause of diarrheal illness?
27. The phenomenon where a vaccine induces immunity without causing disease is an example of:
28. Which class of antibodies is typically the first to be produced during a primary immune response?
29. Cytokines are signaling molecules that regulate immune responses. Which of the following is a type of cytokine?
30. Which of the following is a helminthic parasite?
31. A host that harbors a parasite but does not contribute to the parasite's transmission to a new host is called a(n):
32. Which type of immunity is mediated by T lymphocytes?
33. The innate immune system relies on which of the following for its rapid response?
34. Which parasite causes trichinosis, often acquired from undercooked pork?
35. The phenomenon where an infection in one individual provides protection against subsequent infections by the same pathogen is called:
36. What is the primary function of cytotoxic T cells?
37. Which of the following is a common vector for Lyme disease?
38. A host that harbors a parasite but does not allow it to sexually reproduce is called a(n):
39. The ability of the immune system to distinguish between self and non-self is known as:
40. Acquired immunity that is transferred from mother to fetus across the placenta is an example of:
41. Which parasite is responsible for schistosomiasis?
42. The process by which immune cells recognize and bind to foreign substances (antigens) is called:
43. Which immune cells are responsible for producing antibodies?
44. A parasite that lives on the external surface of its host is called a(n):
45. Which component of the innate immune system acts as a physical barrier against pathogens?
46. The study of parasites and their hosts is known as:
47. Which disease is caused by the parasite Plasmodium, transmitted by mosquitoes?
48. The primary role of antibodies in immunology is to:
49. Which type of immunity is acquired through exposure to a pathogen or vaccination?
50. A host that harbors the adult, sexually reproducing stage of a parasite is called the: