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What is the main function of pattern recognition receptors?
What is the main function of pattern recognition receptors?
- Recognize common molecules in pathogens but not in host cells (correct)
- Trigger inflammation in the innate immune system
- Destroy compromised host cells
- Recognize specific antigens in the adaptive immune system
Which cell is the most abundant form of phagocyte and is the first to respond to inflammation or infections?
Which cell is the most abundant form of phagocyte and is the first to respond to inflammation or infections?
- Eosinophil
- Basophil
- Macrophage (correct)
- Dendritic cell
Which cell releases histamine in response to parasitic infections?
Which cell releases histamine in response to parasitic infections?
- Neutrophil
- Mast cell
- Basophil (correct)
- Eosinophil
Which type of immunity is highly specific and creates a long-term memory of immunity against pathogens?
Which type of immunity is highly specific and creates a long-term memory of immunity against pathogens?
Which cells are involved in the adaptive immune system and are responsible for recognizing specific antigens?
Which cells are involved in the adaptive immune system and are responsible for recognizing specific antigens?
Which cells can move across capillary vessel walls and are phagocytic in nature?
Which cells can move across capillary vessel walls and are phagocytic in nature?
What is the primary function of the innate immune system in relation to the adaptive immune system?
What is the primary function of the innate immune system in relation to the adaptive immune system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the innate immune system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the innate immune system?
Which type of immune cell is responsible for the recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) through pattern recognition receptors (PRRs)?
Which type of immune cell is responsible for the recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) through pattern recognition receptors (PRRs)?
What is the role of cytokines in the innate immune response?
What is the role of cytokines in the innate immune response?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the adaptive immune system?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the adaptive immune system?
What is the primary role of inflammation in the immune response?
What is the primary role of inflammation in the immune response?
Which type of stain is considered the 'gold standard' for identifying the parasites that cause lymphatic filariasis?
Which type of stain is considered the 'gold standard' for identifying the parasites that cause lymphatic filariasis?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of secondary syphilis?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of secondary syphilis?
What type of test is used to draw blood for the diagnosis of lymphatic filariasis?
What type of test is used to draw blood for the diagnosis of lymphatic filariasis?
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections is caused by a bacterium?
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections is caused by a bacterium?
Which stage of syphilis is characterized by the presence of gummas, neurological, or cardiac symptoms?
Which stage of syphilis is characterized by the presence of gummas, neurological, or cardiac symptoms?
