Cell Signalling Quiz: Secreted Molecules and Functions

What is the first step in the recruitment of leukocytes to the site of infection?

What causes heat, redness, swelling (edema), and pain at the site of infection?

Which process involves the crossing of a cell from the lumen of a vessel, between endothelial cells, and into the surrounding tissue?

What causes a conformation change in adhesion molecules of leukocytes, leading to tight binding to adhesion molecules?

What is the final step in the process of leukocyte recruitment to the site of infection?

What is the primary cause of chronic inflammation, arthritis, and loss of function of the tissue?

Which molecules provide Signal 2 for T cells in lymphoid tissue?

What type of cytokines help induce inflammation?

What triggers another signaling cascade after being secreted?

Which molecules are found on macrophages, dendritic cells, and everywhere to provide Signal 2 for T cells?

Which molecules halt and inhibit viral replication through blocking transcription, translation, and slowing viral infection?

What is the difference between CC and CXC chemokines?

What do PRR signalling trigger the migration and targeting of to lymphoid tissue?

Leukocyte Recruitment

The first step in leukocyte recruitment is the rolling of leukocytes along the endothelium, facilitated by selectins and their ligands.
Heat, redness, swelling (edema), and pain at the site of infection are caused by increased blood flow, permeability, and chemical mediators released during inflammation.

Diapedesis

Diapedesis is the process of leukocytes crossing from the lumen of a vessel, between endothelial cells, and into the surrounding tissue.

Activation of Leukocytes

Chemokines, such as IL-8, cause a conformation change in adhesion molecules of leukocytes, leading to tight binding to adhesion molecules.
The final step in leukocyte recruitment is the extravasation of leukocytes into the tissue.

Chronic Inflammation

Chronic inflammation, arthritis, and loss of tissue function are primarily caused by the persistence of inflammatory stimuli.

T Cell Activation

Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) provide Signal 2 for T cells in lymphoid tissue through costimulatory molecules such as B7.
Cytokines, including IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α, help induce inflammation.

Signaling Cascades

Chemokines, such as IL-8, trigger another signaling cascade after being secreted.

Antigen-Presenting Cells

Costimulatory molecules, including B7, are found on macrophages, dendritic cells, and other APCs to provide Signal 2 for T cells.

Antiviral Response

Interferons (IFNs) halt and inhibit viral replication through blocking transcription, translation, and slowing viral infection.

Chemokines

The main difference between CC and CXC chemokines is the presence of an amino acid residue in the N-terminus, with CC chemokines having an amino acid and CXC chemokines having an amino acid and an amino acid.
PRR signaling triggers the migration and targeting of dendritic cells to lymphoid tissue.

Test your knowledge on the molecules secreted out of the cell from PRR signalling. Explore the functions of cytokines, chemokines, and costimulatory molecules in the immune response.