12 Questions
Which immune system component is primarily responsible for recognizing pathogen-associated molecular patterns?
MHC2 proteins
What type of secretions does the parotid salivary gland produce?
Serous
Which hormone stimulates hunger and is released when the stomach is empty?
Ghrelin
What is the main role of Paneth cells in the villi of the small intestine?
Protection against pathogens
Which vessels carry lymph fluid into a lymph node?
Afferent lymphatic vessels
What effect does histamine have on smooth muscles?
Relaxation in bronchioles
Which layer of the gastrointestinal tract contains the myenteric plexus?
Muscularis Propria
When fatty acids and peptides are present in the duodenum, which hormone is released?
Cholecystokinin
Where are Peyer's patches typically found in the body?
Digestive tract
During parasympathetic innervation of the oral cavity, which of the following occurs?
Vasodilation in salivary glands
Which of the following functions are associated with saliva?
Moisten the oral cavity
Which type of cell is known as a 'big eater' and is involved in engulfing foreign substances?
Eosinophil
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract with questions about layers, hormones, and specific structures like the myenteric plexus. Identify key components and functions in different parts of the digestive system.
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