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What is the study of the body’s defence mechanisms called?
What is the study of the body’s defence mechanisms called?
Which term is derived from the Latin 'immunis' meaning 'free'?
Which term is derived from the Latin 'immunis' meaning 'free'?
What is the main purpose of immunology?
What is the main purpose of immunology?
Which condition did David Phillip Vetter suffer from?
Which condition did David Phillip Vetter suffer from?
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What was the cause of David Phillip Vetter's death at age 12?
What was the cause of David Phillip Vetter's death at age 12?
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Which of the following is NOT a non-specific defence mechanism?
Which of the following is NOT a non-specific defence mechanism?
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What is the process by which the immune system distinguishes between self and nonself?
What is the process by which the immune system distinguishes between self and nonself?
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Which cell surface macromolecules are used by the immune system to distinguish between endothelial cells and bacteria?
Which cell surface macromolecules are used by the immune system to distinguish between endothelial cells and bacteria?
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What is one of the most important defenses provided by the skin?
What is one of the most important defenses provided by the skin?
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What is the term for the process where pathogens entering the tissues cause various cells of the immune system to secrete special proteins collectively called cytokines?
What is the term for the process where pathogens entering the tissues cause various cells of the immune system to secrete special proteins collectively called cytokines?
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What is the term for the response mediated by various cytokines and other proteins, where damaged cells release histamine, serotonin, and other substances which dilate the blood vessels in the infected area?
What is the term for the response mediated by various cytokines and other proteins, where damaged cells release histamine, serotonin, and other substances which dilate the blood vessels in the infected area?
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What is thought to be caused by neutrophils releasing endogenous pyrogens, including Interleukin-1 and Prostaglandins?
What is thought to be caused by neutrophils releasing endogenous pyrogens, including Interleukin-1 and Prostaglandins?
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What allows cells and molecules of the immune system to more easily reach the site of injury/infection during inflammation?
What allows cells and molecules of the immune system to more easily reach the site of injury/infection during inflammation?
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What is the term for the process where immune cells are attracted to the site of injury by specific cytokines?
What is the term for the process where immune cells are attracted to the site of injury by specific cytokines?
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What do damaged cells release during inflammation that leads to tissue edema?
What do damaged cells release during inflammation that leads to tissue edema?
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Which group of cytokines are effective in inhibiting viral replication and production of viral proteins?
Which group of cytokines are effective in inhibiting viral replication and production of viral proteins?
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