11 Questions
What type of bacteria are commensal bacteria considered to be?
Good bacteria
Who was the first person to demonstrate the concept of vaccination?
Catherine the Great
What did Thomas Dimsdale do to induce immunity in healthy people?
Rubbing scabs of smallpox on them
What is the main focus of immunotherapy?
Training the immune system to kill cancers
Which cells are responsible for protecting the body against cancer by recognizing and eliminating mutated cells?
Immune system cells
What is the main function of dendritic cells in the immune system?
Engulf and destroy pathogens
Which immune cells are the front line immune cells and the most common in the body?
Neutrophils
What is a key function of T cells in adaptive immunity?
Recognize and kill foreign entities
What is a characteristic of innate immunity?
Rapid but non-specific defense
Which cells release signaling molecules called cytokines and chemokines to recruit additional immune cells during an infection?
Macrophages
Where do B cells mature in the immune system?
Bone marrow
Explore the historical developments in immunology, including early vaccination techniques used by pioneers such as Thomas Dimsdale and Catherine the Great. Learn about the human microbiome and the importance of commensal bacteria for our health.
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