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What is the primary function of the mucus layer in the gastrointestinal immune system?
What is the primary function of the mucus layer in the gastrointestinal immune system?
- To support the growth of commensal bacteria
- To provide a physical barrier against pathogens
- To trap and eliminate dietary molecules
- To contain antimicrobial molecules to inhibit microbial growth (correct)
Which type of immune cell is found in the lamina propria of the gastrointestinal tract?
Which type of immune cell is found in the lamina propria of the gastrointestinal tract?
- Dendritic cells
- Regulatory T cells (correct)
- Natural killer cells
- Neutrophils
What is the primary role of IgA antibodies in the gastrointestinal immune system?
What is the primary role of IgA antibodies in the gastrointestinal immune system?
- To opsonize pathogens for phagocytosis
- To neutralize toxins
- To activate the complement system
- To prevent the entry of pathogens and toxins into the body (correct)
What is the primary function of Peyer's patches in the gastrointestinal immune system?
What is the primary function of Peyer's patches in the gastrointestinal immune system?
What is the primary function of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the gastrointestinal immune system?
What is the primary function of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the gastrointestinal immune system?
What is the term used to describe the collection of lymphoid tissues associated with the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the term used to describe the collection of lymphoid tissues associated with the gastrointestinal tract?
Which type of cells residing in the lamina propria are crucial phagocytic cells that engulf and eliminate invading pathogens?
Which type of cells residing in the lamina propria are crucial phagocytic cells that engulf and eliminate invading pathogens?
What do inflammatory mediators released by innate immune cells promote at the site of inflammation?
What do inflammatory mediators released by innate immune cells promote at the site of inflammation?
Which type of cells play a role in immune surveillance and cytotoxicity?
Which type of cells play a role in immune surveillance and cytotoxicity?
What type of peptides are secreted by epithelial cells and immune cells in the GI tract to contribute to the maintenance of microbial balance?
What type of peptides are secreted by epithelial cells and immune cells in the GI tract to contribute to the maintenance of microbial balance?
Which immune cells migrate to secondary lymphoid organs to initiate adaptive immune responses after sampling luminal antigens?
Which immune cells migrate to secondary lymphoid organs to initiate adaptive immune responses after sampling luminal antigens?
What do PRRs trigger when activated by pathogens, leading to the recruitment of immune cells to the site of infection?
What do PRRs trigger when activated by pathogens, leading to the recruitment of immune cells to the site of infection?
What is the main challenge faced by the GI immune system?
What is the main challenge faced by the GI immune system?
Which condition can result from excessive inflammation in the gut according to the text?
Which condition can result from excessive inflammation in the gut according to the text?
What role does IgA production play in the gut immune system?
What role does IgA production play in the gut immune system?
Why is balancing immune responses crucial according to the text?
Why is balancing immune responses crucial according to the text?
What is the consequence of a compromised immune system regarding commensal microbes?
What is the consequence of a compromised immune system regarding commensal microbes?
How does the GI immune system handle the delicate balance mentioned in the text?
How does the GI immune system handle the delicate balance mentioned in the text?
Which cells are responsible for secreting defensins in the gastrointestinal immune system?
Which cells are responsible for secreting defensins in the gastrointestinal immune system?
What is the main function of mucus secreted by goblet cells in the GI immune system?
What is the main function of mucus secreted by goblet cells in the GI immune system?
Which type of receptor recognizes pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) in the GI immune system?
Which type of receptor recognizes pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) in the GI immune system?
What is the role of tight junctions between enterocytes in the gastrointestinal immune system?
What is the role of tight junctions between enterocytes in the gastrointestinal immune system?
Which component forms the physical barrier that prevents microorganisms from entering underlying tissues in the GI immune system?
Which component forms the physical barrier that prevents microorganisms from entering underlying tissues in the GI immune system?
Which specialized cells produce mucus in the gastrointestinal immune system?
Which specialized cells produce mucus in the gastrointestinal immune system?
What is the primary function of Immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies in the gut-associated immune system?
What is the primary function of Immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies in the gut-associated immune system?
Which of the following statements about regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the gut-associated immune system is correct?
Which of the following statements about regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the gut-associated immune system is correct?
Which of the following is a key function of the gut-associated immune system?
Which of the following is a key function of the gut-associated immune system?
What is the primary site of IgA production in the gut-associated immune system?
What is the primary site of IgA production in the gut-associated immune system?
Which of the following statements about the role of IgA antibodies in the gut-associated immune system is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about the role of IgA antibodies in the gut-associated immune system is incorrect?
Which of the following cell types is primarily responsible for the production of IgA antibodies in the gut-associated immune system?
Which of the following cell types is primarily responsible for the production of IgA antibodies in the gut-associated immune system?
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