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Why is lysozyme more effective against Gram-positive bacteria?
Why is lysozyme more effective against Gram-positive bacteria?
What is the role of defensins in the immune response?
What is the role of defensins in the immune response?
Which term describes the collection of microorganisms that normally inhabit our body?
Which term describes the collection of microorganisms that normally inhabit our body?
Which of the following is NOT classified as an innate immune cell?
Which of the following is NOT classified as an innate immune cell?
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What is the primary function of granulocytes in the immune system?
What is the primary function of granulocytes in the immune system?
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What mechanism do antimicrobial peptides like defensins utilize to combat microbes?
What mechanism do antimicrobial peptides like defensins utilize to combat microbes?
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Which cells are considered myeloid antigen-presenting cells (APCs)?
Which cells are considered myeloid antigen-presenting cells (APCs)?
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Which immune response relies on both innate and adaptive immunity?
Which immune response relies on both innate and adaptive immunity?
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What distinguishes innate immunity from adaptive immunity?
What distinguishes innate immunity from adaptive immunity?
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Which of the following correctly describes the first line of defense in the immune system?
Which of the following correctly describes the first line of defense in the immune system?
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What is a key characteristic of adaptive immunity?
What is a key characteristic of adaptive immunity?
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Which component of the innate immune system helps digest the cell walls of bacteria?
Which component of the innate immune system helps digest the cell walls of bacteria?
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Which statement about the second line of defense in the immune system is true?
Which statement about the second line of defense in the immune system is true?
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What is one major difference between humoral and cell-mediated immunity?
What is one major difference between humoral and cell-mediated immunity?
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Which type of immunity is activated without prior exposure to pathogens?
Which type of immunity is activated without prior exposure to pathogens?
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What role do epithelial surfaces play in the immune system?
What role do epithelial surfaces play in the immune system?
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Study Notes
Immune System
- Innate immunity: immediate, non-specific defense present at birth; no memory
- Adaptive immunity: developed after birth, specific to pathogens, has memory
- Humoral immunity: B cell-mediated via Igs
- Cell-mediated immunity: T cell-mediated
- Protection against pathogens: relies on physical barriers, chemical barriers, and sensor cells
- Physical barriers: epithelial surfaces
- Chemical barriers: antimicrobial peptides, commensals
- Sensor cells: detect pathogens, initiate immune response
- Microbiota (or commensals): the collection of microorganisms naturally inhabiting the body
- Antimicrobial peptides: defensins, cathelicidin, histatin
- Lysozyme: digests cell walls of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Defensins: amphipathic peptides that disrupt microbial cell membranes
- Leukocytes (White Blood Cells): important in both innate and adaptive immune responses
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Innate immune cells: Granulocytes, Agranulocytes, Dendritic Cells
- Granulocytes: neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, mast cells
- Agranulocytes: monocytes, macrophages, NK cells
- Myeloid antigen-presenting cells (APCs): monocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells
- Innate lymphocytes: NK cells, ILCs
- Phagocytes: macrophages, granulocytes, dendritic cells; engulf and destroy pathogens
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Explore the complexities of the immune system, including innate and adaptive immunity. This quiz covers the roles of B cells, T cells, physical and chemical barriers, and how the body protects against pathogens. Test your knowledge on important components like microbiota and antimicrobial peptides.