This section is designed for students preparing for competitive examinations where precision, depth, and speed are essential. It focuses on the most frequently tested and high-yield concepts related to immune response, with strong emphasis on NCERT line-based understanding and exam-oriented practice.
In this section, you will study:
High-yield concepts of innate and adaptive immunity
Tricky distinctions between humoral and cell-mediated immunity
NCERT-based MCQs on antigens, antibodies, and immune cells
Assertion–reason and multi-statement questions
Common conceptual traps in immune response mechanisms
Integration of immune response with vaccination and disease prevention
Previous year question patterns and exam-focused practice sets
The content is structured to improve accuracy, conceptual clarity, and exam temperament, helping students confidently tackle high-difficulty MCQs and theory-based questions in NEET and other competitive entrance examinations.
Build a competitive edge by mastering immune response mechanisms through focused, exam-oriented preparation.
Q. What is the main function of phagocytes in the immune system?
A.
To produce antibodies
B.
To present antigens
C.
To engulf and digest pathogens
D.
To secrete cytokines
Solution
Phagocytes, such as macrophages and neutrophils, are specialized cells that engulf and digest pathogens, playing a key role in the innate immune response.
Correct Answer:
C
— To engulf and digest pathogens