LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – MEDICAL LAB. TECHNOLOGY

SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

ML 2811 – IMMUNOLOGY

 

 

Date : 05-04-2011             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

Section A

Answer ALL the questions                                                                (2×10 = 20 Marks)

 

1. What are acute phase proteins? Give one example.
2. Differentiate active from passive acquired immunity.
3. Mention the essential factors for antigenicity.
4. Give the functions of MHC.
5. How can graft rejection be prevented?
6. Define affinity.
7. What is the causative factor of Chediak – Higasi disease.
8. What are Kupfer cells?
9. List the cells of lymphoid and myeloid lineage.
10. What is myasthenia gravis?

Section B

Answer any FOUR of the following                                                             (10×4 = 40 Marks)

 

11. Explain the immunological functions of spleen.
12. Write notes on the structure and biological properties of IgD and IgM.
13. Give an account on the production of monoclonal antibodies.
14. Enumerate immune response to tumours.
15. Explain Rheumatoid arthiritis
16. Name the different antigen antibody interactions? Explain Immunofluorescence.

 

Section C

Answer any TWO of the following                                                               (20×2 = 40 Marks)

 

17. Explain the process of B cell differentiation. Add a note on cell surface markers.
18. Discuss complement activation pathways.
19. Write in detail on the causative factors, mechanism and symptoms of anaphylaxis.
20. Tabulate the vaccination schedule in children and adults.

 

 

 

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