30 Questions
What is the main topic of Lecture 2 in the course?
Cells and Tissues of the Immune System
Which statement best describes vaccination?
A procedure that induces an immune response.
Why does our immunity to the flu only last for one season?
Due to rapid changes in virus strains (mutations).
True or False: The Adaptive immune system is fast-acting while the Innate immune system is pathogen-specific.
False
According to the reminder provided, what does 'Self' refer to in the context of immunity?
Commensal bacteria and our own tissues/cells.
When are Professor Mahtani's office hours?
Mondays 2-3pm and Wednesdays 1-2pm
Where does hematopoiesis occur?
Bone marrow
What type of stem cells give rise to all cell types in the body?
Embryonic stem cells
Which primary lymphoid organ is responsible for the development of a specific immune cell precursor into a mature immune cell?
Thymus
What progenitor cells give rise to lymphocytes in the immune system?
Lymphoid progenitor
Which type of leukocytes are important for innate immunity?
Macrophages
Which primary lymphoid organ is a site of immune cell development and was initially thought to be a useless organ?
Thymus
Which type of cells maintain the niche for immune cell development?
Stromal cells
Which leukocytes arise from myeloid progenitor cells?
(Polymorphonuclear) Granulocytes
What do granulocytes release during infection?
Degranulation
Which type of stem cells have the ability to differentiate into diverse and mature cell types with specialized function?
Hematopoietic stem cells
What is the main focus of Lecture 2 in the course?
Immune system cells and tissues
Which type of cells maintain the niche for immune cell development?
Mesenchymal stromal cells
What is the impact of rapid changes in virus strains (mutations) on flu immunity and vaccination?
Vaccination only provides short-term protection due to strain mutations
Which primary lymphoid organ is responsible for the development of a specific immune cell precursor into a mature immune cell?
Thymus
What do granulocytes release during infection?
Histamine
What progenitor cells give rise to lymphocytes in the immune system?
Lymphoid progenitor cells
Which type of immune response can be lifelong?
Immunological Memory
Where do adult immune cells develop?
Bone Marrow
Which type of stem cells give rise to tissue-specific cell types?
Adult stem cells
Which primary lymphoid organ was initially thought to be a useless organ?
Thymus
Which progenitor cells give rise to lymphocytes in the immune system?
Lymphoid progenitor
What type of cells maintain the niche for immune cell development?
Stromal cells
What type of leukocytes arise from myeloid progenitor cells?
Basophils
Which type of leukocytes are important for innate immunity?
Neutrophils
This quiz covers the lecture 2 topic on cells and tissues of the immune system taught by Prof. Trisha Mahtani in BIOC39. It includes information about office hours, contact details, and other relevant course information.
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