immunological tolerance and autoimmunity

What does B lymphocyte tolerance help prevent?

• Decrease in blood cells

• Increase in energy

• Formation of auto antibodies

• Growth of bacteria

What type of antigens does B lymphocyte tolerance deal with?

• Protein antigens

• Non-protein antigens

• Bacterial antigens

• Viral antigens

What is one method of central B lymphocyte tolerance?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Cell division

• Receptor editing

What happens during apoptosis in B lymphocyte tolerance?

• Cell activation

• Cell division

• Cell growth

• Cell deletion

What is an effect of anergy in B lymphocyte tolerance?

• Decreased energy

• Normal response

• Increased response

• Lack of response

Which of the following is NOT a method of central B lymphocyte tolerance?

• Cell multiplication

• Apoptosis

• Anergy

• Receptor editing

What does receptor editing involve?

• Producing proteins

• Increasing antibodies

• Deleting cells

• Changing receptors

What is the main goal of B lymphocyte tolerance?

• Prevent autoimmunity

• Increase immunity

• Enhance energy

• Promote growth

Which of the following is a type of antigen mentioned?

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic acid

• Protein

• Lipid

What does the term 'auto antibodies' refer to?

• Antibodies against viruses

• Antibodies against bacteria

• Antibodies against food

• Antibodies against self