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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