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most abundant circulating white blood cells that release chemicals to kill bacteria.
most abundant circulating white blood cells that release chemicals to kill bacteria.
Neutrophils
Granular white blood cells with enzymes that specifically target parasitic worms.
Granular white blood cells with enzymes that specifically target parasitic worms.
Eosinophils
Explain the role of dendritic cells in the immune system.
Explain the role of dendritic cells in the immune system.
Process and alert the adaptive immune system.
What do basophils and mast cells have in common in terms of function?
What do basophils and mast cells have in common in terms of function?
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What is the main responsibility of lymphocytes in the immune system?
What is the main responsibility of lymphocytes in the immune system?
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What is the function of natural killer cells in the immune system?
What is the function of natural killer cells in the immune system?
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What is the role of lysozyme in the innate immune system?
What is the role of lysozyme in the innate immune system?
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Describe the function of mucus in the immune system.
Describe the function of mucus in the immune system.
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Where are lysozyme, IgA, and IgG secreted in the eyes?
Where are lysozyme, IgA, and IgG secreted in the eyes?
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What are the sources of waxy secretions (cerumen) in the ears?
What are the sources of waxy secretions (cerumen) in the ears?
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Which white blood cells fight off infections and are found in the lymph nodes?
Which white blood cells fight off infections and are found in the lymph nodes?
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What is the function of macrophages in the immune system?
What is the function of macrophages in the immune system?
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What is the regulatory protein that can cause neurons in the hypothalamus to raise the body's temperature in the form of fever?
What is the regulatory protein that can cause neurons in the hypothalamus to raise the body's temperature in the form of fever?
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Which type of antibodies is found in mucosal areas like the gut, respiratory tract, and urogenital tract, preventing colonization by pathogens?
Which type of antibodies is found in mucosal areas like the gut, respiratory tract, and urogenital tract, preventing colonization by pathogens?
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What is the function of IgE (Immunoglobulin epsilon) in the immune response?
What is the function of IgE (Immunoglobulin epsilon) in the immune response?
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Which antibody is the only one capable of crossing the placenta to provide passive immunity to the fetus?
Which antibody is the only one capable of crossing the placenta to provide passive immunity to the fetus?
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What is the main function of IgM (Immunoglobulin mu) in the immune system?
What is the main function of IgM (Immunoglobulin mu) in the immune system?
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How do antibodies prevent a virus or toxic protein from binding to their target?
How do antibodies prevent a virus or toxic protein from binding to their target?
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