Comparison of Innate and Adaptive Immunity
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What type of receptors are located on the plasma membrane of macrophages and dendritic cells to detect fungal glycans?

  • RIG-like receptors (RLRs)
  • C-type lectin receptors (CLRs) (correct)
  • Mannose receptors
  • G protein–coupled receptors
  • Where are RIG-like receptors (RLRs) located to detect nucleic acids of viruses?

  • On the plasma membrane
  • In the endoplasmic reticulum
  • In the cytosol (correct)
  • In the mitochondria
  • Which type of receptors recognize short bacterial peptides containing N-formylmethionyl residues?

  • RIG-like receptors (RLRs)
  • Mannose receptors
  • G protein–coupled receptors (correct)
  • C-type lectin receptors (CLRs)
  • What do Mannose receptors recognize?

    <p>Microbial sugars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immunity protects against extracellular microbes and their toxins?

    <p>Humoral immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of innate immunity?

    <p>To recognize microbes and protect against infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are part of innate immunity's major components?

    <p>Neutrophils and macrophages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in the immune response?

    <p>Signal by a pathway involving NF-κB and IRFs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immunity is more powerful in combating infections?

    <p>Adaptive immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the functions of Interferon regulatory factors (IRFs) in the immune response?

    <p>Produce antiviral cytokines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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