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What is the primary function of the innate immune system?
What is the primary function of the innate immune system?
- To coordinate the adaptive immune response against specific antigens
- To recognize and respond to a wide variety of molecular patterns associated with microbes and damaged host cells (correct)
- To produce antibodies that neutralize foreign substances
- To provide long-lasting, specific immunity against pathogens
Which of the following is a key feature that distinguishes innate and adaptive immunity?
Which of the following is a key feature that distinguishes innate and adaptive immunity?
- Innate immunity provides long-lasting memory responses, while adaptive immunity does not
- Innate immunity has limited diversity, while adaptive immunity has a very large diversity of antigen receptors (correct)
- Innate immunity is specific for self-molecules, while adaptive immunity is not
- Innate immunity involves only cellular components, while adaptive immunity involves both cellular and humoral components
Which of the following is a primary lymphoid organ?
Which of the following is a primary lymphoid organ?
- Spleen
- Mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue
- Thymus (correct)
- Lymph nodes
Which of the following is a key function of the skin and mucosal epithelia as part of the innate immune system?
Which of the following is a key function of the skin and mucosal epithelia as part of the innate immune system?
What is the primary role of lymphocytes in the adaptive immune system?
What is the primary role of lymphocytes in the adaptive immune system?
Which of the following is a secondary lymphoid organ?
Which of the following is a secondary lymphoid organ?
Where do immature lymphocytes develop?
Where do immature lymphocytes develop?
Which tissue is NOT considered a secondary (peripheral) lymphoid tissue?
Which tissue is NOT considered a secondary (peripheral) lymphoid tissue?
What is the site of generation of circulating blood cells?
What is the site of generation of circulating blood cells?
Which of the following is a mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue?
Which of the following is a mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue?
Which organ is associated with skin-associated lymphoid tissue?
Which organ is associated with skin-associated lymphoid tissue?
Where are lymphocytes derived from a common bone marrow lymphoid progenitor cell?
Where are lymphocytes derived from a common bone marrow lymphoid progenitor cell?
Which of the following is a primary lymphoid organ where immature lymphocytes develop?
Which of the following is a primary lymphoid organ where immature lymphocytes develop?
Which of the following is a secondary lymphoid organ where antigen is localized to be exposed to mature lymphocytes?
Which of the following is a secondary lymphoid organ where antigen is localized to be exposed to mature lymphocytes?
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
What is the structure of a secondary lymphoid follicle?
What is the structure of a secondary lymphoid follicle?
Which of the following is an example of a mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
Which of the following is an example of a mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
What is the function of lymphatic capillaries?
What is the function of lymphatic capillaries?
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