Immune System Overview and Cells Quiz

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What is the primary role of antigen-presenting cells (APCs)?

To synthesize complement proteins

To capture and present antigens to lymphocytes (correct)

To produce cytokines and chemokines

To directly destroy pathogens

Which cytokine is NOT produced by macrophages?

IL-1

TNF-α

IL-6

IgG (correct)

Which of the following cells is primarily responsible for activating naive T cells?

Macrophages

Neutrophils

B cells

Dendritic cells (correct)

Which of the following is a function specific to the innate immune response?

Phagocytosis Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are mast cells classified as?

Bone marrow-derived cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements correctly describes macrophages' role in immunity?

They activate T cells through antigen presentation. Signup and view all the answers

Which cytokines can be produced by macrophages?

IL-1, IL-6, IL-12 and TNF-α Signup and view all the answers

Which of these does NOT play a role in bridging innate and adaptive immunity?

Neutrophils Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary lymphoid organs responsible for producing immune cells?

Bone marrow and thymus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cytokines primarily supports the development of immune cells from pluripotent stem cells?

IL-7 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell is most abundant in the circulating white blood population and mediates the initial inflammatory response?

Neutrophiles Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main functions of macrophages within the immune system?

Phagocytosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cells arise from precursors in the yolk sac and fetal liver during embryonic development?

Monocytes Signup and view all the answers

The differentiation between innate and acquired immunity involves which of the following cell types primarily being acquired?

T cells Signup and view all the answers

Which receptor is NOT typically found on macrophages?

Fc receptor for IgE Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the function of soluble mediators in the immune system?

They regulate the growth and differentiation of immune cells. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Immune System Overview

The immune system is made up of primary and secondary lymphoid organs.
Primary lymphoid organs include bone marrow and thymus.
Secondary lymphoid organs include lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissues (MALT) in the GIT, and respiratory tract.

Immune System Cells

Immune system cells originate from pluripotent stem cells in the bone marrow.
Immune cells are categorized into two main branches: lymphoid series and myeloid series.
Lymphoid series cells mature in the bone marrow and thymus.
Myeloid series cells develop in the bone marrow and differentiate into various cell types.

Phagocytes

Phagocytes are cells that engulf and destroy foreign particles or microorganisms.
There are three main types: Neutrophils, Mononuclear Phagocytes, and Mast Cells, Basophils, and Eosinophils.

Neutrophils

Neutrophils are the most abundant white blood cells in circulation.
They are involved in the early stages of inflammation.
Neutrophils have a multi-lobed nucleus giving them a "polymorphonuclear" appearance.

Mononuclear Phagocytes

Monocytes are precursors to macrophages, circulating in the blood.
Macrophages are tissue-resident cells.
Macrophages are derived from precursors in the yolk sac and fetal liver during fetal development.
Macrophages have various receptors, including those for Class I and II MHC, Fc portion of IgG, and Complement component C3b.
Macrophages perform the following functions: phagocytosis, antigen processing and presentation, cytokine production (e.g., IL-1, IL-6, IL-12, TNF-α), and complement synthesis.

Macrophage Functions

Phagocytosis is an innate immune function.
Antigen processing and presentation is both an innate and adaptive immune function.
Cytokine and complement production are innate immune functions.

Mast Cells, Basophils, and Eosinophils

Mast Cells: Bone marrow-derived cells found in skin and mucosal epithelia. They contain granules with histamine.
Basophils: Granulocytes that are involved in allergic reactions and parasitic infections.
Eosinophils: Granulocytes that are involved in response to parasitic infections and allergic reactions.

Antigen-Presenting Cells (APCs)

APCs capture antigens, display them to lymphocytes, and provide signals to stimulate lymphocyte proliferation and differentiation.
Dendritic cells are the most important APCs for activating naive T cells.
Macrophages present antigens to helper T lymphocytes at infection sites, leading to helper T cell activation and further macrophage activation.
B cells present antigens to helper T cells, crucial in the cooperation between B cells and helper T cells for antibody production against protein antigens.

Important Note

Dendritic cells are considered the main antigen-presenting cells for the adaptive immune system.

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Test your knowledge on the immune system's structure and function. This quiz covers primary and secondary lymphoid organs, the types of immune cells, and the role of phagocytes. Challenge yourself to understand the complexities of immune responses and cell development.