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What is the primary function of eosinophils?
What is the primary function of eosinophils?
- Producing proteins to inactivate pathogens
- Injecting poisonous packets into parasites (correct)
- Engulfing dead cells
- Causing inflammation in tissues
Which white blood cell is responsible for engulfing pathogens and foreign invaders?
Which white blood cell is responsible for engulfing pathogens and foreign invaders?
- Neutrophil (correct)
- Mast cell
- Basophil
- Lymphocyte
What role do mast cells play in the immune response?
What role do mast cells play in the immune response?
- Produce proteins that inactivate pathogens
- Engulf dead or damaged body cells
- Make chemicals that cause inflammation in tissues (correct)
- Destroy infected body cells
Which of the following white blood cells is involved in the phagocytosis process?
Which of the following white blood cells is involved in the phagocytosis process?
What is the function of interferons in the immune system?
What is the function of interferons in the immune system?
Which white blood cell type primarily makes chemicals that induce inflammation in tissues?
Which white blood cell type primarily makes chemicals that induce inflammation in tissues?
Which function is specifically attributed to lymphocytes?
Which function is specifically attributed to lymphocytes?
Which type of white blood cell plays a critical role in the phagocytosis of bacteria?
Which type of white blood cell plays a critical role in the phagocytosis of bacteria?
Which white blood cell type is primarily associated with allergic reactions and inflammation?
Which white blood cell type is primarily associated with allergic reactions and inflammation?
What is the main role of eosinophils in the immune system?
What is the main role of eosinophils in the immune system?
Flashcards
Lymphocyte
Lymphocyte
A type of white blood cell that destroys infected body cells or produces proteins that inactivate pathogens.
Macrophage
Macrophage
A type of white blood cell that engulfs dead or damaged body cells and some bacteria; phagocyte
Neutrophil
Neutrophil
A type of white blood cell that engulfs pathogens and foreign invaders; phagocyte
Mast cell
Mast cell
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Basophil
Basophil
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What is a neutrophil?
What is a neutrophil?
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What's a macrophage?
What's a macrophage?
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What role does an eosinophil play?
What role does an eosinophil play?
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What is the role of a mast cell?
What is the role of a mast cell?
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What unique function does a basophil perform?
What unique function does a basophil perform?
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