Involves antibody-mediated destruction of cells
Step 1: Understanding Type II hypersensitivity. - Type II hypersensitivity is an antibody-mediated reaction where IgG or IgM antibodies target specific cells, leading to cell destruction. - This destruction occurs via complement activation, opsonization, or antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC).
Step 2: Explanation of incorrect options. - Antibody independent (A): Incorrect because antibodies (IgG, IgM) play a central role in this reaction.
- Complement independent (B): Incorrect because complement activation contributes to cell lysis.
- Mediated by CD8+ cells (C): Incorrect because CD8+ T cells are involved in Type IV hypersensitivity, not Type II.
Step 3: Selecting the correct option. Since Type II hypersensitivity is characterized by antibody-mediated destruction of cells, the correct answer is (D) Involves antibody-mediated destruction of cells.
| Antibody | Description |
|---|---|
| P. IgE | (i) Cross the placenta |
| Q. IgG | (ii) Dominant antibody produced in immune responses |
| R. IgM | (iii) It is found in the mother's milk |
| S. IgA | (iv) Responsible for autoimmune responses including allergies |
| Antibody | Description |
|---|---|
| P. IgE | (i) Cross the placenta |
| Q. IgG | (ii) Dominant antibody produced in immune responses |
| R. IgM | (iii) It is found in the mother's milk |
| S. IgA | (iv) Responsible for autoimmune responses including allergies |
If A + B means A is the mother of B; A - B means A is the brother of B; A % B means A is the father of B, and A \(\times\) B means A is the sister of B, which of the following shows that P is the maternal uncle of Q?