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Sample exam questions |
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Readings:
Tonegawa, S. 1985. The molecules of the immune system. Sci. Am. Oct.
Weiss, R. A. 1993. How does HIV cause AIDS? Science 260: 1273-1279.
Haynes, B. F. 1993. Scientific and social issues of human immunodeficiency virus vaccine development. Science 260: 1279-1286.
Johnston, M. I. and D. F. Hoth. 1993. Present status and future prospects for HIV therapies. Science 260: 1286-1293.
Balter, M. 1996. New hope in HIV disease. Science 274: 1988-1989.
Questions:
What are the functions of each of the following in the immune system?
B-lymphocytes:
Memory cells:
Helper T cells:
Killer T cells:
How is it possible for us to be able to attack and fight off virtually any foreign invader of our system?
According to Weiss, what are the possible mechanisms by which HIV causes AIDS?
Why is it difficult to develp a vaccine against HIV and what other possible therapies exist?