Question

Psychoneuroimmunology studies the effects of stress on the immune system. Identify the correct statements describing its working:
(A) The Leucocytes within the immune system identify and destroy antigens such as viruses
(B) Stress does not affect natural killer cell cytotoxicity
(C) Stress leads to the production of antibodies
(D) There are several kinds of Leucocytes including the T cells, B cells and natural killer cells
(E) D-cells produce antibodies

• A. (A), (B) & (C) only
• B. (B), (C) & (D) only
• C. (A), (C) & (D) only
• D. (A), (B) & (E) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct statements regarding psychoneuroimmunology and the immune system are: - (A): True. Leucocytes (white blood cells) identify and destroy pathogens like viruses. - (B): False. Stress does affect natural killer cell cytotoxicity, often decreasing their effectiveness. - (C): True. Stress can lead to the production of antibodies as part of the immune response. - (D): True. There are various types of leucocytes, including T cells, B cells, and natural killer cells, each with distinct roles in the immune system. - (E): False. B cells, not D-cells, are responsible for producing antibodies.