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What is the main function of histamine released by mast cells?
What is the main function of histamine released by mast cells?
Which of the following is NOT part of the vascular response associated with inflammation?
Which of the following is NOT part of the vascular response associated with inflammation?
What is the role of chemokines released by resident macrophages and mast cells during an infection?
What is the role of chemokines released by resident macrophages and mast cells during an infection?
Which type of immune cells are mainly responsible for phagocytosing microbes in the body?
Which type of immune cells are mainly responsible for phagocytosing microbes in the body?
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Which Toll-like receptor is specifically associated with detecting gram-negative bacteria?
Which Toll-like receptor is specifically associated with detecting gram-negative bacteria?
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What is the initial stage involved in phagocytosis where immune cells are attracted to the site of infection?
What is the initial stage involved in phagocytosis where immune cells are attracted to the site of infection?
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What is the main reason for vasodilation during inflammation?
What is the main reason for vasodilation during inflammation?
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What is the main factor that prevents natural killer (NK) cells from killing healthy cells?
What is the main factor that prevents natural killer (NK) cells from killing healthy cells?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with the vascular response during inflammation?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with the vascular response during inflammation?
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In which scenario will NK cells automatically eliminate MHC class I from the cells?
In which scenario will NK cells automatically eliminate MHC class I from the cells?
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What is the purpose of chemotaxis during the cellular response in inflammation?
What is the purpose of chemotaxis during the cellular response in inflammation?
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What is the mechanism of action in Antibody-Dependent Cell Cytotoxicity (ADCC) by NK cells?
What is the mechanism of action in Antibody-Dependent Cell Cytotoxicity (ADCC) by NK cells?
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Which process involves the migration of white blood cells from blood vessels to the tissue?
Which process involves the migration of white blood cells from blood vessels to the tissue?
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Which type of immunity is characterized by acquired exposure to pathogens and memory of prior exposure?
Which type of immunity is characterized by acquired exposure to pathogens and memory of prior exposure?
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What is responsible for the clearance of the affected area during phagocytosis in inflammation?
What is responsible for the clearance of the affected area during phagocytosis in inflammation?
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What is the key cell involved in the adaptive immune response?
What is the key cell involved in the adaptive immune response?
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Which mediator plays a key role in causing vasodilation during inflammation?
Which mediator plays a key role in causing vasodilation during inflammation?
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What differentiates lymphocytes from other white blood cells?
What differentiates lymphocytes from other white blood cells?
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