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What is the first step in the process of phagocytosis as described in the content?
Which toxic compounds are produced during oxygen-dependent myeloperoxidase-independent intracellular killing?
What role do cationic proteins play in the intracellular killing pathways?
Natural Killer (NK) cells can be activated by which cytokines?
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What is the function of lactoferrin in the phagolysosome?
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Which type of cells are involved in Antibody-Dependent Cellular Cytotoxicity (ADCC)?
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Which process involves the fusion of lysosomes with a phagosome?
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The presence of which markers identifies Natural Killer (NK) cells?
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What is the primary mechanical function of the skin in innate immunity?
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Which of the following components increases vascular permeability as part of the immune response?
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What role do defensins play in the mucous membranes?
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Which of the following is not part of the cellular components in innate immunity?
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What is the mechanism through which tears and saliva contribute to innate immunity?
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Which of the following is a function of neutrophils in the innate immune system?
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How does lactoferrin assist in fighting infections?
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What distinguishes NK cells in their immune function?
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Which of the following is a biological factor of innate immunity found on skin and mucous membranes?
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Which component is responsible for lysing bacteria and recruiting phagocytic cells?
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What is the primary function of phagocytes in the immune system?
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Which type of phagocyte is characterized by a lobed nucleus?
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What type of receptors do phagocytic cells use to bind to infectious agents?
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Which component is not found in the granules of mature neutrophils?
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The process of diapedesis in phagocytes refers to what?
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What feature distinguishes macrophages from neutrophils?
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What is the role of the CD66 membrane marker found on neutrophils?
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Which element is NOT a component of neutrophil primary granules?
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Study Notes
Phagocytosis Process
- Pseudopod Extension: Phagocyte extends pseudopods around the attached bacterium.
- Phagosome Formation: Pseudopods engulf the bacterium, enclosing it in a phagosome.
- Granule Fusion: Lysosomes within the phagocyte fuse with the phagosome, releasing their contents.
- Phagolysosome Formation: The engulfed bacterium resides within a phagolysosome, combining lysosomal enzymes and bacteria.
Respiratory Burst Mechanisms
- Oxygen-Dependent Killing (Myeloperoxidase-Independent): Produces toxic compounds like superoxide anions, hydrogen peroxide, singlet oxygen, and hydroxyl radicals.
- Oxygen-Dependent Killing (Myeloperoxidase-Dependent): Involves hypochlorous acid and singlet oxygen as toxic agents.
- Detoxification Reactions: Processes to neutralize toxic by-products.
- Oxygen-Independent Killing: Utilizes effector molecules, including cationic proteins and hydrolytic enzymes, to damage microbial membranes and degrade pathogens.
Intracellular Killing Pathways
- Oxygen-Dependent Killing: Includes both myeloperoxidase-dependent and independent pathways.
- Nitric Oxide Killing: Dependent on tumor necrosis factor (TNF) signaling to produce nitric oxide for killing.
Non-Specific Killer Cells
- Natural Killer (NK) Cells: Large granular lymphocytes that eliminate virus-infected or malignant cells, characterized by CD56 and CD16.
- Lymphokine Activated Killer (LAK) Cells: Derived from NK cells upon activation by IL2 and IFN-γ.
- ADCC (Antibody-Dependent Cellular Cytotoxicity) K Cells: Recognize and kill antibody-coated targets; can be NK cells, macrophages, or eosinophils.
Innate Immunity Components
- Anatomical Barriers: Mechanical (e.g., skin, mucous membranes) and chemical (e.g., acid in stomach, enzymes in tears) defenses against infection.
- Humoral Components: Includes complement system, coagulation components, cytokines, and antimicrobial proteins that target pathogens.
- Cellular Components: Main cells involved are neutrophils, macrophages, NK cells, and eosinophils, each with distinct roles in immune response.
Phagocyte Characteristics
- Neutrophils: Motile phagocytes with lobed nuclei and granules that contain proteolytic enzymes, defensins, and other bactericidal substances.
- Macrophages: Have kidney-shaped nuclei, no granules but contain numerous lysosomes, and are capable of phagocytosing and killing ingested pathogens, as well as repairing tissues.
Phagocyte Activation
- SOS Signals: Include formyl-methionine peptides, clotting peptides, and cytokines that guide phagocyte response.
- Response Steps: Phagocytes engage in vascular adherence, diapedesis, chemotaxis, activation, leading to phagocytosis and pathogen destruction.
Phagocytosis Initiation
- Receptor Types: Phagocytic cells bind pathogens through Fc, complement, scavenger, and Toll-like receptors, facilitating the engulfment process.
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Test your knowledge on the process of phagocytosis, including the steps of pseudopod extension, phagosome formation, granule fusion, and phagolysosome formation. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of how phagocytes engulf and digest bacteria.
