Basic Immunology Question Paper
Basic Immunology
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Medical Laboratory Science
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
HML 108:
BASIC IMMUNOLOGY
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DATE: MONDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2009
TIME: 8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION A: Answer ALL Questions (10 marks each)
1.
Describe in detail the Alternative tolerance complement pathway.
(10 marks)
2.
Explain how tolerance is induced in the body.
(10 marks)
3.
a)
What is adaptive cellular immunity.
(5 marks)
b)
Define
the
following
terms:
(5
marks)
i)
antigens
ii)
immunogens
iii)
haptens
iv)
epitopes
v)
mitogens
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Section B:
Answer only two question. (20 marks each)
4.
Discuss the various categories of
cytokines.
(20
marks)
5.
a)
With the aid of a diagram describe the structure of the spleen.
(5 marks)
b)
Discuss the mediators on innate
immune
response.
(10
marks)
c)
Outline the properties and functions of human white blood cells
(5 marks)
6.
a)
Using an example describe type V hypersensitivity state.
(5 marks)
b)
Outline both the innate and adaptive immune responses to viruses. (5 marks)
c)
Describe briefly the mechanisms of autoimmune diseases pathology.
(5 marks)
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