Immune System Cells and Functions
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What is the primary function of eosinophils in the immune response?

  • Phagocytosing small debris and microbial infections
  • Releasing antibodies and cytotoxic chemicals
  • Releasing cytotoxic chemicals to damage microbial cells (correct)
  • Causing massive vasodilation in allergic reactions

Which of the following white blood cells plays a role in immunological memory?

  • Eosinophils
  • Lymphocytes (correct)
  • Basophils
  • Neutrophils

What is the process by which neutrophils and monocytes squeeze through the pores of capillaries to reach the site of infection?

  • Chemotaxis
  • Phagocytic action
  • Phagocytosis
  • Diapedesis (correct)

What type of pathogens are primarily attacked by eosinophils?

<p>Large pathogens, such as parasites and worms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of basophils in the immune response?

<p>Causing massive vasodilation in allergic reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which neutrophils and macrophages engulf and digest pathogens and foreign substances?

<p>Phagocytosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which antibodies facilitate phagocytosis?

<p>By binding to pathogens and presenting them to neutrophils and macrophages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of body cells helps prevent neutrophils and macrophages from attacking them?

<p>Presence of a smooth surface (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Fc region of an antibody?

<p>Binding to Fc receptors on neutrophils and macrophages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the three questions asked by neutrophils and macrophages before attacking a pathogen?

<p>To avoid autoimmunity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which neutrophils and macrophages recognize and engulf foreign particles or cells?

<p>Phagocytosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Fab region of an antibody?

<p>Binding to pathogens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of macrophages in the spleen?

<p>To kill encapsulated bacteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the pathogen when contaminated food is ingested?

<p>It is broken into particles and taken to the liver to be cleaned (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of eosinophils?

<p>To combat parasitic infections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the engulfment of pathogens by macrophages?

<p>Phagocytosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the system that includes monocytes, macrophages, and specialized endothelial cells?

<p>Reticuloendothelial system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to macrophages after they have eliminated an infection?

<p>They die (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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