Histamine and Cell Permeability Quiz
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What is the effect of damaged tissue releasing histamine?

  • Stimulates cell division
  • Inhibits cellular communication
  • Decreases cell permeability
  • Increases cell permeability (correct)
  • How does histamine affect cell permeability when released from damaged tissue?

  • Stimulates apoptosis
  • Increases cell permeability (correct)
  • No effect on cell permeability
  • Decreases cell permeability
  • Which substance released from damaged tissue increases cell permeability?

  • Adrenaline
  • Melatonin
  • Insulin
  • Histamine (correct)
  • Which component serves as the body's first line of defense in innate immunity?

    <p>Intact skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the mucosal barriers in innate immunity?

    <p>Form physical barriers against pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which response is part of the body's innate (nonspecific) immunity to combat pathogens?

    <p>Inflammatory response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of intact skin in innate immunity?

    <p>Providing a physical barrier to prevent the entry of pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the inflammatory response contribute to innate immunity?

    <p>By promoting the recruitment of immune cells to the site of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of fever in innate immunity?

    <p>It helps to inhibit the growth of certain pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

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