M.Sc-M.Sc Medical Biochemistry 1st Year Immunochemistry(Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab-2013)

M.Sc. [Medical Biochemistry]

BF/2013/11

Immunochemistry

 [Paper - II]

M.M. : 100                                                                             Time : 3 Hours

Note :  Attempt all questions. 

1.      Describe what is meant by `self’  and `non-self’ in the immune system.  Explain the term `immunologic memory’.                                                                   [15]

2.      Give a diagrammatic representation of an immunologbulin monomer and label the various parts.  Describe the various isotypes of immunoglobulins and list their functions.                                                                               [15]

3.      Describe the mechanism of response by the body leading to inflammation of a wound infected by bacteria.                                                           [15]

4.      Write a note on Class I and Class II MHC antigens.                                      [15]

5.      Explain the cytokine regulation of Immune response.                                   [15]

6.      What are antigen presenting cells ?  Name and describe any three types.         [10]

7.      Describe the complement system, how it works and its role in the immune response.                                                                                         [15]

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