21 Questions
What is the main characteristic of the innate immune response?
Rapid response
Which of the following is a component of the innate immune response?
Natural killer cells
What type of response does the adaptive immune system exhibit?
Slow and specific with memory
Which immune cells are primarily involved in the adaptive immune response?
T and B cells
What is a key difference between the innate and adaptive immune responses?
Innate response lacks memory and specificity
Which molecules are involved in the innate immune response's defense mechanisms?
Acute phase proteins
Which of the following is NOT a potential symptom of heavy metal exposure in humans?
Increased fertility
Snails are mentioned as good bio accumulators of heavy metals because they:
Don't easily eliminate accumulated heavy metals
What is the concept of using organisms as indicators of the overall ecosystem health called?
Biomonitoring
Which parasitic worm is mentioned in the text as a bioaccumulator of heavy metals?
Ascaris lumbricoides
In the context of environmental parasitology, what is the significance of using endoparasites as biological indicators?
To monitor heavy metal accumulation
Which branch of biology focuses on the study of the body's immune system and its functions?
Immunology
Which nematode is known as the Malayan's larval worm?
Brugia malayi
What is the definitive host for Toxocara canis?
Dogs and cats
Which nematode is only 1/4 the size of Ascaris and lives in the small intestines of dogs and cats?
Toxocara canis
Which immune response involves antibodies and memory cells?
Adaptive immune response
What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?
Recognizing and binding to antigens
Which larval stage of Toxocara canis is infective for dogs, cats, and humans?
Larva
What is the primary function of the innate immune response?
Provide immediate, non-specific defense
'Cephalic alae' are cuticular extensions present in which nematode's morphology?
$Enterobius vermicularis$
What is the characteristic feature of Wuchereria bancrofti's habitat?
Lower lymphatic system
Test your knowledge on immune tissues, organs, cells, molecules, and the collective response to foreign substances. Explore concepts of innate and adaptive immunity timelines and the study of immunology.
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