
Read the following statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1 : The exaggerated response of the immune system to certain antigens present in the environment is called as allergy.
Statement 2 : The allergic tendency is genetically passed from the parent to the offspring and is characterized by the presence of large quantities of antibodies in the blood.
Statement 1 : The exaggerated response of the immune system to certain antigens present in the environment is called as allergy.
Statement 2 : The allergic tendency is genetically passed from the parent to the offspring and is characterized by the presence of large quantities of antibodies in the blood.

Important Questions on Human Health and Disease
Read the following statements
I) lymphocytes are involved only in cell mediated immunity.
II) Thymus gland of mammals is a secondary lymphoid organ.
III) The part of antibody that recognises and binds to an antigen is called epitope.
IV) Interleukins are primarily involved in differentiation of the cells of immune system.
Among the above, the incorrect statements are


Study the following:
Statement : cells are involved in humoral and cell mediated immunity.
Statement : Natural killer cells are a type of lymphocytes.
The correct option among the following is



Match the following:
Set-I | Set-II | ||
(A) | Vaccination | (I) | Artificial passive immunity |
(B) | Granzyme release | (II) | Cell-mediated immunity |
(C) | Lysozyme mediated | (III) | Artificial active immunity |
(D) | Antivenin | (IV) | Innate immunity |
The correct match is













(a) | Tuberculosis | (i) | Harmless virus |
(b) | Whooping cough | (ii) | Inactivated toxin |
(c) | Diphtheria | (iii) | Killed bacteria |
(d) | Polio | (iv) | Harmless bacteria |


