10 Questions
What type of receptors are located on the plasma membrane of macrophages and dendritic cells to detect fungal glycans?
C-type lectin receptors (CLRs)
Where are RIG-like receptors (RLRs) located to detect nucleic acids of viruses?
In the cytosol
Which type of receptors recognize short bacterial peptides containing N-formylmethionyl residues?
G protein–coupled receptors
What do Mannose receptors recognize?
Microbial sugars
Which type of immunity protects against extracellular microbes and their toxins?
Humoral immunity
What is the main function of innate immunity?
To recognize microbes and protect against infections
Which cells are part of innate immunity's major components?
Neutrophils and macrophages
What is the role of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in the immune response?
Signal by a pathway involving NF-κB and IRFs
Which type of immunity is more powerful in combating infections?
Adaptive immunity
What is one of the functions of Interferon regulatory factors (IRFs) in the immune response?
Produce antiviral cytokines
This quiz explores the differences between innate immunity, also known as natural or native immunity, and adaptive immunity, also called acquired or specific immunity. Learn about the characteristics and functions of these two types of immune responses.
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