How Well Do You Know Your Nonspecific Innate Immune Defenses? 17.1

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Which of the following is NOT a physical barrier of the innate immune system?

Antimicrobial peptides (correct)
Endothelial cells
Skin
Mucous membranes

What is the function of the resident microbiota in various regions of the body?

To provide a physical barrier
To compete with potential pathogens (correct)
To attack potential pathogens
To produce antimicrobial peptides

What is the main function of the mucociliary escalator?

To flush mucus and trapped microbes out of the body (correct)
To provide a physical barrier
To produce antimicrobial peptides
To attack potential pathogens

What is the function of tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells?

To prevent microbes from entering (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the chemical defenses of the innate immune system?

All of the above (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of inflammation-eliciting mediators in the innate immune system?

To recruit immune cells to the site of infection (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide a first line of defense against a wide range of potential pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

Increased colonization of pathogenic bacteria (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the mechanical defenses of the innate immune system?

All of the above (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the skin barrier?

Three layers of closely packed cells with dead skin cells on the surface (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cytokines in the innate immune system?

To recruit immune cells to the site of infection (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

Nonspecific innate immunity provides an immediate or very rapid response against potential pathogens, while specific adaptive host defenses provide a slower but more targeted response. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a physical barrier of nonspecific innate immunity?

Antimicrobial peptides (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the resident microbiota in the body?

To compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a mechanical defense mechanism of nonspecific innate immunity?

Peristalsis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells?

To prevent microbes from entering the body (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a chemical defense mechanism of nonspecific innate immunity?

Antimicrobial peptides (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the mucociliary escalator?

To flush mucus and trapped microbes out of the body (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of cytokines in nonspecific innate immunity?

To promote inflammation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inflammation-eliciting mediators in nonspecific innate immunity?

To promote inflammation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the skin barrier?

Endothelium (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of plasma protein mediators in nonspecific innate immunity?

To prevent the establishment of an infection (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of antimicrobial peptides in nonspecific innate immunity?

To directly attack pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of peristalsis in nonspecific innate immunity?

To flush mucus and trapped microbes out of the body (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the skin barrier in the innate immune system?

To prevent pathogens from entering the body (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a physical barrier of nonspecific innate immunity?

Antimicrobial peptides (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in the innate immune system?

To trap and remove pathogens from the respiratory tract (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells?

To prevent pathogens from entering the body (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the resident microbiota in various regions of the body?

To compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

Increased colonization of pathogenic bacteria and frequent infections (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a chemical defense of the innate immune system?

Antimicrobial peptides (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide a first line of defense against a wide range of potential pathogens (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cytokines in the innate immune system?

To promote inflammation in response to infection (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

Nonspecific innate immunity is present at birth, while specific adaptive host defenses develop over time (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the resident microbiota in the body?

To compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a mechanical defense mechanism of nonspecific innate immunity?

Mucociliary escalator (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mucous membranes in the innate immune system?

They provide a physical barrier against potential pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a physical barrier of the innate immune system?

Tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the resident microbiota in the body?

To compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of chemical defenses in the innate immune system?

To target invading pathogens in a nonspecific manner (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells?

To prevent microbes from entering tissues (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the mechanical defenses of the innate immune system?

The expulsion of mucus via the mucociliary escalator (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the skin barrier in the innate immune system?

To prevent or remove pathogens from potential sites of infection (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of antimicrobial peptides in the innate immune system?

To kill or inhibit the growth of potential pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of inflammation-eliciting mediators in the innate immune system?

To trigger inflammation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in the innate immune system?

To flush mucus and trapped microbes out of the body (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

Nonspecific innate immunity provides an immediate or very rapid response against potential pathogens, while specific adaptive host defenses take longer to develop (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

Increased colonization of pathogenic bacteria and frequent infections (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the skin barrier in nonspecific innate immunity?

To prevent pathogens from entering the body (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in nonspecific innate immunity?

To expel mucus and trapped microbes from the respiratory tract (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of endothelial cells in nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide a frontline barrier against invaders (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of mechanical defenses in nonspecific innate immunity?

To prevent or remove pathogens from potential sites of infection (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the resident microbiota in nonspecific innate immunity?

To compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

Increased colonization of pathogenic bacteria and frequent infections (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the chemical defenses of nonspecific innate immunity?

Chemicals and enzymes in body fluids, antimicrobial peptides, plasma protein mediators, cytokines, and inflammation-eliciting mediators (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

Nonspecific innate immunity provides a first line of defense against a wide range of potential pathogens, while specific adaptive host defenses target specific pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs and symptoms of infection when nonspecific innate defenses are circumvented by pathogens?

Fever, inflammation, and redness/swelling at the site of infection (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the skin barrier in nonspecific innate immunity?

Three layers of closely packed cells with dead skin cells on the surface (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cytokines in nonspecific innate immunity?

To act as plasma protein mediators that coordinate the immune response (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of plasma protein mediators in nonspecific innate immunity?

To enhance the immune response (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide an immediate or very rapid response against potential pathogens (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a physical barrier of nonspecific innate immunity?

Mucous membranes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the resident microbiota in various regions of the body?

To compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the skin barrier?

Three layers of closely packed cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the mucociliary escalator?

To flush mucus and trapped microbes out of the body (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells?

To prevent microbes from entering (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the mechanical defenses of nonspecific innate immunity?

The shedding of skin cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the chemical defenses of nonspecific innate immunity?

Chemicals and enzymes in body fluids (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of plasma protein mediators in nonspecific innate immunity?

To induce inflammation in response to pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

Increased colonization of pathogenic bacteria and frequent infections (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a chemical defense of nonspecific innate immunity?

Antimicrobial peptides (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cytokines in nonspecific innate immunity?

To induce inflammation in response to pathogens (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of physical barriers in the innate immune system?

To prevent or remove pathogens from potential sites of infection (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a mechanical defense mechanism of nonspecific innate immunity?

The shedding of skin cells (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mucous membranes in the innate immune system?

To provide a physical barrier against potential pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of endothelial cells in the innate immune system?

To prevent microbes from entering (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the resident microbiota in the body?

To prevent the establishment of an infection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are chemical defenses in the innate immune system?

Antimicrobial peptides (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide a first line of defense against a wide range of potential pathogens (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

Increased colonization of pathogenic bacteria and frequent infections (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the skin barrier?

Three layers of closely packed cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cytokines in the innate immune system?

To signal cells to respond to infection or injury (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

Nonspecific innate immunity provides a first line of defense, while specific adaptive host defenses provide a second line of defense (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of inflammation-eliciting mediators in the innate immune system?

To elicit an inflammatory response (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of mucous membranes in the respiratory and digestive tracts?

To produce mucus that traps pathogens (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells do?

Prevent microbes from entering the body (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the resident microbiota in the body?

Compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of antimicrobial peptides in the innate immune system?

Kill pathogens (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the shedding of skin cells in the innate immune system?

Remove potential pathogens from the skin's surface (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

Increased colonization of pathogenic bacteria and frequent infections (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of plasma protein mediators in the innate immune system?

Activate complement and clotting systems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of inflammation-eliciting mediators in the innate immune system?

Recruit immune cells to the site of infection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide a first line of defense against a wide range of potential pathogens (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the mechanical defenses of the innate immune system?

Shedding of skin cells, expulsion of mucus, and excretion of feces (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

Nonspecific innate immunity provides immediate or very rapid response against potential pathogens, while specific adaptive host defenses target specific pathogens and take longer to develop (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide a first line of defense against a wide range of potential pathogens (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of physical defenses in the innate immune system?

To provide a barrier against potential pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a mechanical defense mechanism of nonspecific innate immunity?

Mucociliary escalator (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the skin barrier in the innate immune system?

To provide a physical barrier against potential pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of resident microbiota in the innate immune system?

To compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mucous membranes in the innate immune system?

To provide a nonspecific physical barrier against potential pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the chemical defenses of the innate immune system?

Antimicrobial peptides, cytokines, and inflammation-eliciting mediators (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of endothelial cells in the innate immune system?

To provide a physical barrier against potential pathogens (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the normal microbiota is disrupted?

Increased colonization of pathogenic bacteria (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of nonspecific innate defenses?

To provide a first line of defense against a wide range of potential pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of antimicrobial peptides in the innate immune system?

To directly kill or inhibit the growth of potential pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inflammation-eliciting mediators in the innate immune system?

To recruit immune cells to the site of infection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the skin barrier in the innate immune system?

To provide a physical barrier against potential pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in the innate immune system?

To remove trapped pathogens from the respiratory tract (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of endothelial cells in the innate immune system?

To prevent microbes from entering various tissues (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the resident microbiota in the innate immune system?

To compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical defense mechanism of nonspecific innate immunity?

Production of antimicrobial peptides (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the chemical defenses of the innate immune system?

All of the above (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of nonspecific innate immunity?

To prevent the establishment of an infection by potential pathogens (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

Increased colonization of pathogenic bacteria and frequent infections (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells?

To prevent microbes from entering various tissues (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

Nonspecific innate immunity provides an immediate or very rapid response against potential pathogens, while specific adaptive host defenses provide a slower response against specific pathogens (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a physical barrier of nonspecific innate immunity?

Mucous membranes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cytokines in the innate immune system?

To initiate an inflammatory response (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the skin barrier in nonspecific innate immunity?

To prevent the entry of potential pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the mechanical defenses of nonspecific innate immunity?

Shedding of skin cells (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mucous membranes in nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide a physical barrier against potential pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the resident microbiota in host defenses?

To compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of endothelial cells in nonspecific innate immunity?

To prevent microbes from entering (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the chemical defenses of nonspecific innate immunity?

Antimicrobial peptides (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide a first line of defense against potential pathogens (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

Frequent infections can occur (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of plasma protein mediators in nonspecific innate immunity?

To initiate inflammation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the mucociliary escalator in nonspecific innate immunity?

To expel mucus and trapped microbes out of the body (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cytokines in nonspecific innate immunity?

To initiate inflammation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of antimicrobial peptides in nonspecific innate immunity?

To kill pathogens (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide a first line of defense against a wide range of potential pathogens (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of physical defenses in the innate immune system?

To prevent or remove pathogens from potential sites of infection (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mucous membranes in the innate immune system?

To provide a nonspecific physical barrier against potential pathogens (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of endothelial cells in the innate immune system?

To provide a frontline barrier against invaders (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mechanical defenses in the innate immune system?

To prevent or remove pathogens from potential sites of infection (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of resident microbiota in the innate immune system?

To compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of chemical defenses in the innate immune system?

To provide a nonspecific chemical barrier against potential pathogens (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of disrupting the normal microbiota in the body?

Frequent infections (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the skin barrier?

Three layers of closely packed cells with dead skin cells on the surface (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cytokines in the innate immune system?

To act as chemical messengers between cells of the immune system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

Nonspecific innate immunity provides a first line of defense against a wide range of potential pathogens, while specific adaptive host defenses target specific pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the limitations of nonspecific innate immunity?

It can be circumvented by pathogens on occasion, leading to signs and symptoms of infection (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the skin barrier in nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide a physical barrier against pathogens (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical defense mechanism of nonspecific innate immunity?

Production of antimicrobial peptides (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of mucous membranes in nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide a physical barrier against pathogens (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of resident microbiota in host defenses?

To compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells?

To provide a physical barrier against pathogens (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of antimicrobial peptides in nonspecific innate immunity?

To directly kill or inhibit the growth of pathogens (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide a nonspecific response against potential pathogens (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

Increased colonization of pathogenic bacteria and frequent infections (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a chemical defense mechanism of nonspecific innate immunity?

Production of cytokines (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

Nonspecific innate immunity is a rapid response against any potential pathogen, while specific adaptive host defenses are slower and target specific pathogens (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a physical barrier of nonspecific innate immunity?

Production of antimicrobial peptides (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of inflammation-eliciting mediators in the innate immune system?

To initiate an inflammatory response (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the skin barrier?

Three layers of closely packed cells with dead skin cells on the surface (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of mucous membranes in nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide a nonspecific physical barrier against potential pathogens (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of antimicrobial peptides in nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide a chemical barrier against potential pathogens (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells?

To provide a specific barrier against potential pathogens (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the resident microbiota in host defenses?

To compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of nonspecific innate immunity?

To target invading pathogens in a nonspecific manner (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

Frequent infections (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the mechanical defenses of nonspecific innate immunity?

The shedding of skin cells and the expulsion of mucus (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of inflammation-eliciting mediators in nonspecific innate immunity?

To initiate an inflammatory response (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

Nonspecific innate immunity targets a wide range of pathogens, while specific adaptive host defenses target a specific pathogen (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the mucociliary escalator in nonspecific innate immunity?

To expel mucus and trapped microbes out of the body (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the chemical defenses of nonspecific innate immunity?

All of the above (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the skin barrier?

Three layers of closely packed cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the mucociliary escalator?

To flush mucus and trapped microbes out of the body (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells?

To provide a physical barrier against potential pathogens (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of nonspecific innate immunity?

To provide an immediate or very rapid response against potential pathogens (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of inflammation-eliciting mediators in the innate immune system?

To recruit immune cells to the site of infection and initiate the healing process (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the mechanical defenses of the innate immune system?

The shedding of skin cells (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

Nonspecific innate immunity provides a first line of defense against potential pathogens, while specific adaptive host defenses provide a second line of defense. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a chemical defense of the innate immune system?

Antimicrobial peptides (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

Increased colonization of pathogenic bacteria and frequent infections (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a physical barrier of nonspecific innate immunity?

Antimicrobial peptides (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the resident microbiota in the body?

To compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cytokines in the innate immune system?

To signal immune cells to respond to an infection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the skin barrier in the innate immune system?

To prevent the establishment of an infection by pathogenic bacteria (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of mucous membranes in the innate immune system?

To prevent the establishment of an infection by pathogenic bacteria (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of endothelial cells in the innate immune system?

To provide a frontline barrier against invaders (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the resident microbiota in the innate immune system?

To compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the mechanical defenses of the innate immune system?

Shedding of skin cells and expulsion of mucus via the mucociliary escalator (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the chemical defenses of the innate immune system?

Chemicals and enzymes in body fluids (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of nonspecific innate immunity in the immune system?

To provide an immediate or very rapid response against potential pathogens (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted in the innate immune system?

Increased colonization of pathogenic bacteria and frequent infections (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cytokines in the innate immune system?

To regulate the immune response and inflammation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

Nonspecific innate immunity provides a first line of defense, while specific adaptive host defenses provide a second line of defense (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a physical barrier of nonspecific innate immunity?

Mucous membranes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the resident microbiota in the body?

To compete with potential pathogens for cellular binding sites and nutrients (C) Signup and view all the answers

How Well Do You Know Your Nonspecific Innate Immune Defenses? 17.1

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Which of the following is NOT a physical barrier of the innate immune system?

What is the function of the resident microbiota in various regions of the body?

What is the main function of the mucociliary escalator?

What is the function of tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells?

What are the chemical defenses of the innate immune system?

What is the function of inflammation-eliciting mediators in the innate immune system?

What is the main function of nonspecific innate immunity?

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

What are the mechanical defenses of the innate immune system?

What is the composition of the skin barrier?

What is the function of cytokines in the innate immune system?

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

Which of the following is NOT a physical barrier of nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the purpose of the resident microbiota in the body?

Which of the following is a mechanical defense mechanism of nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the purpose of tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells?

Which of the following is a chemical defense mechanism of nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the purpose of the mucociliary escalator?

Which of the following is a function of cytokines in nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the purpose of inflammation-eliciting mediators in nonspecific innate immunity?

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the skin barrier?

What is the purpose of plasma protein mediators in nonspecific innate immunity?

Which of the following is a function of antimicrobial peptides in nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the purpose of peristalsis in nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the main function of the skin barrier in the innate immune system?

Which of the following is NOT a physical barrier of nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in the innate immune system?

What is the main function of tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells?

What is the function of the resident microbiota in various regions of the body?

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

Which of the following is a chemical defense of the innate immune system?

What is the main function of nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the function of cytokines in the innate immune system?

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

What is the purpose of the resident microbiota in the body?

Which of the following is a mechanical defense mechanism of nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the function of mucous membranes in the innate immune system?

Which of the following is a physical barrier of the innate immune system?

What is the main function of the resident microbiota in the body?

What is the function of chemical defenses in the innate immune system?

What is the function of tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells?

What are the mechanical defenses of the innate immune system?

What is the purpose of the skin barrier in the innate immune system?

What is the function of antimicrobial peptides in the innate immune system?

What is the role of inflammation-eliciting mediators in the innate immune system?

What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in the innate immune system?

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

What is the main function of the skin barrier in nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the function of endothelial cells in nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the main function of mechanical defenses in nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the function of the resident microbiota in nonspecific innate immunity?

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

What are the chemical defenses of nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the difference between nonspecific innate immunity and specific adaptive host defenses?

What are the signs and symptoms of infection when nonspecific innate defenses are circumvented by pathogens?

What is the composition of the skin barrier in nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the function of cytokines in nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the function of plasma protein mediators in nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the primary function of nonspecific innate immunity?

Which of the following is a physical barrier of nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the purpose of the resident microbiota in various regions of the body?

What is the composition of the skin barrier?

What is the main function of the mucociliary escalator?

What is the function of tight cell-to-cell junctions in endothelial cells?

What are the mechanical defenses of nonspecific innate immunity?

What are the chemical defenses of nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the role of plasma protein mediators in nonspecific innate immunity?

What can happen if the normal microbiota is disrupted?

Which of the following is a chemical defense of nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the function of cytokines in nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the function of physical barriers in the innate immune system?

Which of the following is a mechanical defense mechanism of nonspecific innate immunity?

What is the function of mucous membranes in the innate immune system?

What is the function of endothelial cells in the innate immune system?