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What is the primary function of Natural Killer Cells?
What is the primary function of Natural Killer Cells?
- To produce antibodies against specific pathogens
- To phagocytose foreign particles and bacteria
- To differentiate into cytotoxic T-cells and helper T-cells
- To recognize and eliminate virus-infected cells, malignant tumor cells, and transplanted bone marrow cells (correct)
Which type of immune response develops shortly after birth and during the first few months of life?
Which type of immune response develops shortly after birth and during the first few months of life?
- Acquired immunity (correct)
- Adaptive immunity
- Passive immunity
- Innate immunity
What is the primary function of Cytotoxic-T-cells?
What is the primary function of Cytotoxic-T-cells?
- To produce antibodies against specific pathogens
- To kill virus-infected cells and damaged cells (correct)
- To help B-cells in the immune response
- To activate the complement system
What is the name of the protein that Natural Killer Cells use to kill target cells?
What is the name of the protein that Natural Killer Cells use to kill target cells?
What is the term for the process by which B-cells transform into plasma cells?
What is the term for the process by which B-cells transform into plasma cells?
What is the function of IgG antibodies?
What is the function of IgG antibodies?
What is the term for the specific immune response that becomes more efficient with repeated attacks?
What is the term for the specific immune response that becomes more efficient with repeated attacks?
What is the name of the process by which millions of different antigen receptors are coded for?
What is the name of the process by which millions of different antigen receptors are coded for?
What is the primary function of Helper-T-cells?
What is the primary function of Helper-T-cells?
What is the term for the process by which B-cells recognize and bind to specific antigens?
What is the term for the process by which B-cells recognize and bind to specific antigens?
Which structure is responsible for producing lymphocytes and acting as a blood reservoir?
Which structure is responsible for producing lymphocytes and acting as a blood reservoir?
What is the primary role of macrophages in the immune system?
What is the primary role of macrophages in the immune system?
Which part of the lymphatic system is responsible for filtering interstitial fluid and transporting white blood cells?
Which part of the lymphatic system is responsible for filtering interstitial fluid and transporting white blood cells?
Which component of the immune system fights pathogens through multilobed cells that engage in early stages of bacterial infections?
Which component of the immune system fights pathogens through multilobed cells that engage in early stages of bacterial infections?
Which immune defense involves the use of antibacterial enzymes present in saliva and tears?
Which immune defense involves the use of antibacterial enzymes present in saliva and tears?
Which factors can influence the immune response?
Which factors can influence the immune response?
The primary roles of phagocytic white blood cells in the immune system are associated with which line of defense?
The primary roles of phagocytic white blood cells in the immune system are associated with which line of defense?
Which phagocyte type is characterized by its large size and long life, playing a crucial role in clearing dead cells and large pathogens?
Which phagocyte type is characterized by its large size and long life, playing a crucial role in clearing dead cells and large pathogens?
What type of molecules do mucous membranes trap to protect the body?
What type of molecules do mucous membranes trap to protect the body?
How is lymph circulated within the lymphatic system?
How is lymph circulated within the lymphatic system?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
Which type of phagocyte is characterized by its multilobed nucleus?
Which type of phagocyte is characterized by its multilobed nucleus?
What is the term for the non-specific defense mechanisms that provide immediate protection against infection?
What is the term for the non-specific defense mechanisms that provide immediate protection against infection?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the spleen?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the spleen?
What is the primary function of mucus in the immune system?
What is the primary function of mucus in the immune system?
Which of the following is an example of a non-specific defense mechanism?
Which of the following is an example of a non-specific defense mechanism?
Which of the following is NOT a function of macrophages?
Which of the following is NOT a function of macrophages?
What is the primary function of stomach acid?
What is the primary function of stomach acid?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary lymphoid organ?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary lymphoid organ?
What is the primary function of the lymph?
What is the primary function of the lymph?
Which of the following cells is responsible for killing cells that have lost MHC I molecules on their surface?
Which of the following cells is responsible for killing cells that have lost MHC I molecules on their surface?
What is the primary function of histiocytes in connective tissues?
What is the primary function of histiocytes in connective tissues?
Which of the following is a characteristic of antigen receptors?
Which of the following is a characteristic of antigen receptors?
Which of the following immune responses is characterized by the production of antibodies?
Which of the following immune responses is characterized by the production of antibodies?
What is the function of IgA antibodies?
What is the function of IgA antibodies?
Which of the following is a characteristic of adaptive immunity?
Which of the following is a characteristic of adaptive immunity?
Which of the following cells is responsible for helping cytotoxic-T-cells and B-cells in the immune response?
Which of the following cells is responsible for helping cytotoxic-T-cells and B-cells in the immune response?
What is the term for the process by which B-cells recognize and bind to specific antigens?
What is the term for the process by which B-cells recognize and bind to specific antigens?
Which of the following is a characteristic of IgG antibodies?
Which of the following is a characteristic of IgG antibodies?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the response mechanism of B-cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the response mechanism of B-cells?
