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What is the primary function of basophils during an allergic reaction?
What is the primary function of basophils during an allergic reaction?
- Phagocytosis of allergens
- Release of cytokines for wound healing
- Activation of the adaptive immune response
- Release of histamine and other inflammatory agents (correct)
How do basophils and mast cells differ in their location within the body?
How do basophils and mast cells differ in their location within the body?
- Both basophils and mast cells are found in connective tissues
- Basophils are found in the blood, while mast cells are found in connective tissues (correct)
- Basophils are found in connective tissues, while mast cells are found in the blood
- Both basophils and mast cells are found in the blood
What is the primary role of mast cells in the innate immune response?
What is the primary role of mast cells in the innate immune response?
- Release of histamine and other inflammatory agents (correct)
- Activation of the adaptive immune response
- Release of cytokines for wound healing
- Phagocytosis of pathogens
What is the primary difference between the roles of basophils and mast cells in the immune response?
What is the primary difference between the roles of basophils and mast cells in the immune response?
Which of the following is a shared function of basophils and mast cells in the immune response?
Which of the following is a shared function of basophils and mast cells in the immune response?
What is the relationship between basophils, mast cells, and the release of histamine during an allergic reaction?
What is the relationship between basophils, mast cells, and the release of histamine during an allergic reaction?
Where and when was immunology first discovered?
Where and when was immunology first discovered?
What is the biggest threat to our health in the absence of an immune system?
What is the biggest threat to our health in the absence of an immune system?
What are antibodies primarily responsible for in our body's defense mechanism?
What are antibodies primarily responsible for in our body's defense mechanism?
Which part of the body is NOT mentioned as rich in white cells according to the text?
Which part of the body is NOT mentioned as rich in white cells according to the text?
What does the term 'immune' mean according to its Latin origin?
What does the term 'immune' mean according to its Latin origin?
Which blood components are responsible for generating all antibodies and immune cells mentioned in the text?
Which blood components are responsible for generating all antibodies and immune cells mentioned in the text?
What is the primary function of Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) molecules?
What is the primary function of Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) molecules?
Which type of cells primarily express MHC class II molecules?
Which type of cells primarily express MHC class II molecules?
What is the significance of the high polymorphism of the MHC genes?
What is the significance of the high polymorphism of the MHC genes?
Why is achieving a 100% tissue match between a donor and recipient in kidney transplantation almost impossible?
Why is achieving a 100% tissue match between a donor and recipient in kidney transplantation almost impossible?
Which statement about MHC molecules is correct?
Which statement about MHC molecules is correct?
What is the primary function of activated B lymphocytes?
What is the primary function of activated B lymphocytes?
What is the significance of each lymphocyte binding only one particular antigen?
What is the significance of each lymphocyte binding only one particular antigen?
What is the difference between myeloid and lymphoid cells?
What is the difference between myeloid and lymphoid cells?
Why does the immune system keep only a few cells of each lymphocyte clone on hand?
Why does the immune system keep only a few cells of each lymphocyte clone on hand?
What are the two primary lymphoid tissues, and what is their function?
What are the two primary lymphoid tissues, and what is their function?
What is the purpose of lymphoid tissues in the body?
What is the purpose of lymphoid tissues in the body?
Which statement about secondary lymphoid tissues is true?
Which statement about secondary lymphoid tissues is true?
What is the primary function of the lymph nodes?
What is the primary function of the lymph nodes?
Which of the following is an example of an unencapsulated diffuse lymphoid tissue?
Which of the following is an example of an unencapsulated diffuse lymphoid tissue?
What is the primary function of the spleen?
What is the primary function of the spleen?
What is the significance of Peyer's patches in the small intestine?
What is the significance of Peyer's patches in the small intestine?
What is the consequence of having a damaged or destroyed spleen?
What is the consequence of having a damaged or destroyed spleen?
