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What is the primary function of eosinophils in the immune response?
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?
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?
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?
What type of pathogens are primarily attacked by eosinophils?
What is the primary function of basophils in the immune response?
What is the primary function of basophils in the immune response?
What is the process by which neutrophils and macrophages engulf and digest pathogens and foreign substances?
What is the process by which neutrophils and macrophages engulf and digest pathogens and foreign substances?
What is the primary mechanism by which antibodies facilitate phagocytosis?
What is the primary mechanism by which antibodies facilitate phagocytosis?
What characteristic of body cells helps prevent neutrophils and macrophages from attacking them?
What characteristic of body cells helps prevent neutrophils and macrophages from attacking them?
What is the function of the Fc region of an antibody?
What is the function of the Fc region of an antibody?
What is the purpose of the three questions asked by neutrophils and macrophages before attacking a pathogen?
What is the purpose of the three questions asked by neutrophils and macrophages before attacking a pathogen?
What is the process by which neutrophils and macrophages recognize and engulf foreign particles or cells?
What is the process by which neutrophils and macrophages recognize and engulf foreign particles or cells?
What is the function of the Fab region of an antibody?
What is the function of the Fab region of an antibody?
What is the function of macrophages in the spleen?
What is the function of macrophages in the spleen?
What happens to the pathogen when contaminated food is ingested?
What happens to the pathogen when contaminated food is ingested?
What is the main function of eosinophils?
What is the main function of eosinophils?
What is the term for the engulfment of pathogens by macrophages?
What is the term for the engulfment of pathogens by macrophages?
What is the name of the system that includes monocytes, macrophages, and specialized endothelial cells?
What is the name of the system that includes monocytes, macrophages, and specialized endothelial cells?
What happens to macrophages after they have eliminated an infection?
What happens to macrophages after they have eliminated an infection?
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