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What is the main function of lysosomes in the context of phagocytosis?
What is the main function of lysosomes in the context of phagocytosis?
- Wrap their cell membrane around the pathogen
- Digest the pathogen by providing enzymes (correct)
- Release cytokines to activate immune cells
- Fuse with the phagosome to encapsulate the pathogen
What is the role of monocytes in the immune response?
What is the role of monocytes in the immune response?
- Release cytokines as signaling proteins
- Differentiate into macrophages (correct)
- Provide digestive enzymes to break down pathogens
- Absorb pathogens inside their cell
How do macrophages destroy pathogens during phagocytosis?
How do macrophages destroy pathogens during phagocytosis?
- Wrap their cell membrane around the pathogen
- Fuse with lysosomes to encapsulate pathogens (correct)
- Differentiate into monocytes for assistance
- Release signaling proteins to sound the alarm
Which immune cells are recruited and activated by cytokines?
Which immune cells are recruited and activated by cytokines?
What is the main function of cytokines in the immune response?
What is the main function of cytokines in the immune response?
What happens if invading pathogens are too great for macrophages to handle alone?
What happens if invading pathogens are too great for macrophages to handle alone?
What is the meaning of the term 'autoclave' derived from?
What is the meaning of the term 'autoclave' derived from?
What is the primary purpose of the steam created within the autoclave?
What is the primary purpose of the steam created within the autoclave?
At what stage of the autoclave sterilization process does the temperature and pressure rapidly rise to the desired values?
At what stage of the autoclave sterilization process does the temperature and pressure rapidly rise to the desired values?
What is the purpose of the exhaust phase in the autoclave sterilization process?
What is the purpose of the exhaust phase in the autoclave sterilization process?
Why must the autoclave cycles be manually set by a technician?
Why must the autoclave cycles be manually set by a technician?
What is the relationship between temperature and pressure in an autoclave?
What is the relationship between temperature and pressure in an autoclave?
What type of toxins can Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium botulinum produce?
What type of toxins can Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium botulinum produce?
What is the optimal growth temperature range for most pathogens?
What is the optimal growth temperature range for most pathogens?
Which bacterium is known as the 'FRIED RICE BACILLUS'?
Which bacterium is known as the 'FRIED RICE BACILLUS'?
What causes the emetic syndrome associated with Bacillus cereus?
What causes the emetic syndrome associated with Bacillus cereus?
Which syndrome is characterized by primarily nausea and vomiting after 1-5 hours of incubation?
Which syndrome is characterized by primarily nausea and vomiting after 1-5 hours of incubation?
In which types of foods can Bacillus cereus emetic food poisoning occur?
In which types of foods can Bacillus cereus emetic food poisoning occur?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes yeasts from filaments?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes yeasts from filaments?
Under what conditions can Candida, a normal flora of the GI tract and skin, cause infections?
Under what conditions can Candida, a normal flora of the GI tract and skin, cause infections?
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of Candida overgrowth?
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of Candida overgrowth?
What is the first step in the initial immune response when a pathogen breaks through the physical and chemical barriers?
What is the first step in the initial immune response when a pathogen breaks through the physical and chemical barriers?
What is the role of dendritic cells in the initial immune response?
What is the role of dendritic cells in the initial immune response?
Which of the following statements about the initial immune response is correct?
Which of the following statements about the initial immune response is correct?
What is a significant health risk associated with Cronobacter sakazakii infections?
What is a significant health risk associated with Cronobacter sakazakii infections?
Which of the following is NOT a potential source of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination?
Which of the following is NOT a potential source of Cronobacter sakazakii contamination?
Which characteristic of Escherichia coli is correctly described?
Which characteristic of Escherichia coli is correctly described?
How can Escherichia coli contaminate agricultural crops?
How can Escherichia coli contaminate agricultural crops?
Which statement about pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli is accurate?
Which statement about pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli is accurate?
How can animal products become contaminated with Escherichia coli?
How can animal products become contaminated with Escherichia coli?
