18 Questions
What type of cells exclusively express MHC-II?
Antigen presenting cells
What is the primary function of cytokines?
Control growth and activity of immune cells
How do activated Helper T cells assist B cells?
By making cytokines that bind to receptors on B cell membranes
What triggers the classical pathway of complement activation?
Antibody binding to a pathogen
What is the function of chemokines?
To stimulate cell migration
How do complement fragments bound to antigen help activate B cells?
By helping the B cell make antibodies
What is the primary function of cytokines in the immune system?
To communicate between immune cells
How do activated dendritic cells communicate with T cells?
By presenting antigens to T cells and releasing cytokines
What is the primary function of MHC-I molecules?
To present endogenous antigens to T cells
What is the role of antigen-presenting cells in the immune system?
To present antigens to T cells
What are chemokines primarily responsible for?
Directing cell movement
What is the primary function of T cell receptors?
To recognize and bind to antigens
What is the primary function of phagocytic cells in the immune response?
To engulf and eliminate pathogens
What triggers the activation of dendritic cells in the skin?
Recognition of pathogen associated molecular patterns
What is the role of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules?
To present antigens to T cells
What is the primary function of helper T cells?
To activate B cells and produce antibodies
What is the role of cytokines and chemokines in the immune response?
To communicate between immune cells
What is the final outcome of the immune response?
Elimination of pathogens from the body
Pre-lecture material for HUBS 191 Lecture 32, covering Immunology III: Linking innate and adaptive immunity. This material is to aid in preparation and note-taking, but is not a substitute for the live lecture.
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