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What is the role of pattern recognition receptors (PPRs) in the immune response?
What is the role of pattern recognition receptors (PPRs) in the immune response?
What is the primary function of physical barriers in the innate immune response?
What is the primary function of physical barriers in the innate immune response?
Which cell type is responsible for phagocytosis?
Which cell type is responsible for phagocytosis?
What is the primary outcome of the inflammatory response?
What is the primary outcome of the inflammatory response?
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What is the role of the complement system in the immune response?
What is the role of the complement system in the immune response?
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What is the primary function of antimicrobial substances in the innate immune response?
What is the primary function of antimicrobial substances in the innate immune response?
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Which cell type plays a key role in the inflammatory response?
Which cell type plays a key role in the inflammatory response?
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What is the significance of normal microbiota in the innate immune response?
What is the significance of normal microbiota in the innate immune response?
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What is the primary outcome of the induction of fever?
What is the primary outcome of the induction of fever?
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What is the role of immune cells in the innate immune response?
What is the role of immune cells in the innate immune response?
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Study Notes
Innate Defenses
- Innate defenses have fundamental components that protect the body against pathogens and foreign substances.
- First-line defenses include:
- Physical barriers (e.g., skin, mucous membranes)
- Antimicrobial substances (e.g., lysozyme, defensins)
- Normal microbiota (beneficial microorganisms that inhabit the body)
Cells in Innate Immunity
- Cells involved in innate immunity have distinct characteristics and roles, including:
- Phagocytic cells (e.g., neutrophils, macrophages) that engulf and digest foreign substances
- Dendritic cells that process and present antigens to the immune system
- Natural killer cells that recognize and eliminate infected cells or tumor cells
Immune Cell Communication
- Immune cells communicate with each other through various mechanisms, including:
- Direct cell-to-cell contact
- Release of signaling molecules (e.g., cytokines, chemokines)
Pattern Recognition Receptors (PPRs)
- PPRs recognize specific molecular patterns associated with pathogens, triggering an immune response.
- PPRs are essential for the initiation of the immune response.
Complement System
- The complement system is a group of proteins that work together to help eliminate pathogens.
- The complement system has three main functions:
- Marking pathogens for destruction
- Activating immune cells
- Forming membrane attack complexes that destroy pathogens
Phagocytosis
- Phagocytosis is the process by which phagocytic cells engulf and digest foreign substances.
- The steps of phagocytosis involve:
- Recognition of foreign substances
- Engulfment of foreign substances by the phagocytic cell
- Digestion of foreign substances within the phagocytic cell
Inflammatory Response
- The inflammatory response is a defensive reaction to tissue damage or infection.
- The steps involved in the inflammatory response include:
- Recognition of damaged tissue or pathogens
- Activation of immune cells
- Increased blood flow and permeability
- Migration of immune cells to the site of inflammation
Fever
- Fever is a systemic response to infection, characterized by an elevated body temperature.
- The induction of fever involves the release of pyrogens, which stimulate the hypothalamus to increase body temperature.
- Outcomes of fever include enhanced immune function and inhibition of microbial growth.
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Test your understanding of the innate immune system, including its components, cells, and processes. Learn about physical barriers, antimicrobial substances, and the role of immune cells in fighting infections.
