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Which cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to cells and tissues?
Which cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to cells and tissues?
- Macrophages
- Red blood cells (erythrocytes) (correct)
- Eosinophils
- Neutrophils
What is the primary function of Neutrophils in the immune system?
What is the primary function of Neutrophils in the immune system?
- Direct harm to pathogens (correct)
- Present antigens to T cells
- Inflammation/allergies
- Generate antimicrobial compounds
In the immune system, where do Monocytes migrate into and differentiate into macrophages?
In the immune system, where do Monocytes migrate into and differentiate into macrophages?
- Tissues (correct)
- Bone marrow
- Circulatory system
- Lymphatic system
Which cell type is known for giving rise to platelets essential for blood clotting?
Which cell type is known for giving rise to platelets essential for blood clotting?
What is the primary function of immature Dendritic cells in the immune system?
What is the primary function of immature Dendritic cells in the immune system?
Which cell type is considered the most potent antigen-presenting cell for activating naïve T cells?
Which cell type is considered the most potent antigen-presenting cell for activating naïve T cells?
Which type of cells are responsible for producing antibodies as part of the immune response?
Which type of cells are responsible for producing antibodies as part of the immune response?
What receptors do T-cytotoxic cells have on their surface that help in immune responses?
What receptors do T-cytotoxic cells have on their surface that help in immune responses?
What is the role of chemokines and cytokines in triggering inflammation?
What is the role of chemokines and cytokines in triggering inflammation?
Where does T and B cell activation occur?
Where does T and B cell activation occur?
What distinguishes B cells from T cells?
What distinguishes B cells from T cells?
What is the primary function of antibodies?
What is the primary function of antibodies?
Why is it essential for an epitope to be presented on MHC molecules?
Why is it essential for an epitope to be presented on MHC molecules?
What happens during clonal selection in the immune response?
What happens during clonal selection in the immune response?
Where do B cells arise and mature?
Where do B cells arise and mature?
What is the characteristic feature of inflammation induced by chemokines and cytokines?
What is the characteristic feature of inflammation induced by chemokines and cytokines?
What is the role of cytokines and chemokines in cell communication?
What is the role of cytokines and chemokines in cell communication?
What is the key role of dendritic cells in the immune system?
What is the key role of dendritic cells in the immune system?
Which type of immune response is known for being fast and non-specific as a first line of defense?
Which type of immune response is known for being fast and non-specific as a first line of defense?
What do pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) do in the immune system?
What do pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) do in the immune system?
Which cells express pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) in the immune system?
Which cells express pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) in the immune system?
What triggers an immune response in the presence of a pathogen?
What triggers an immune response in the presence of a pathogen?
Which cells are involved in inducing local inflammation in the innate immune response?
Which cells are involved in inducing local inflammation in the innate immune response?
'Encoded in the germline' refers to what aspect of immune system components?
'Encoded in the germline' refers to what aspect of immune system components?
Which type of pathogen can replicate outside of a living cell?
Which type of pathogen can replicate outside of a living cell?
Where does hematopoiesis, the process of differentiating hematopoietic stem cells into mature blood cells, occur?
Where does hematopoiesis, the process of differentiating hematopoietic stem cells into mature blood cells, occur?
Which immune response is the first line of defense and is fast but non-specific?
Which immune response is the first line of defense and is fast but non-specific?
Which primary lymphoid organ is responsible for generating immune cells?
Which primary lymphoid organ is responsible for generating immune cells?
Which type of immune cell gives rise to B and T cells, as well as NK cells and innate lymphoid cells (ILCs)?
Which type of immune cell gives rise to B and T cells, as well as NK cells and innate lymphoid cells (ILCs)?
What is the primary difference between humoral immunity and cell-mediated immunity?
What is the primary difference between humoral immunity and cell-mediated immunity?
What happens after T and B cells are activated in lymphoid organs?
What happens after T and B cells are activated in lymphoid organs?
What is a characteristic feature of B cells that distinguishes them from other immune cells?
What is a characteristic feature of B cells that distinguishes them from other immune cells?
Which statement accurately describes cell-mediated immunity?
Which statement accurately describes cell-mediated immunity?
What is the significance of humoral immunity in combating pathogens?
What is the significance of humoral immunity in combating pathogens?
What occurs after an infection is successfully neutralized in terms of immune response?
What occurs after an infection is successfully neutralized in terms of immune response?
How does immunization contribute to adaptive immune responses?
How does immunization contribute to adaptive immune responses?
