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Which type of immunity is conferred by elements that are available constantly and at short notice to deal with pathogens?
Which type of immunity is conferred by elements that are available constantly and at short notice to deal with pathogens?
- Cell-mediated immunity
- Humoral immunity
- Innate immunity (correct)
- Adaptive immunity
Which component of the immune system collects antigen from the blood?
Which component of the immune system collects antigen from the blood?
- Mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue
- Dendritic cells
- Lymph nodes
- Spleen (correct)
Which type of cells have no functional activity until they encounter antigen and can mount a specific immune response to almost any foreign antigen?
Which type of cells have no functional activity until they encounter antigen and can mount a specific immune response to almost any foreign antigen?
- T and B cells (correct)
- Dendritic cells
- Natural killer cells
- Macrophages
Which cells play a role in the generation of the immune response in adaptive immunity?
Which cells play a role in the generation of the immune response in adaptive immunity?
Which type of cells provide the first line of defense in the immune system?
Which type of cells provide the first line of defense in the immune system?
What is the primary role of innate immune response?
What is the primary role of innate immune response?
When does the adaptive immune response take effect?
When does the adaptive immune response take effect?
What is the role of dendritic cells in the adaptive immune response?
What is the role of dendritic cells in the adaptive immune response?
What happens if lymphocytes encounter a self antigen?
What happens if lymphocytes encounter a self antigen?
What is the power of the adaptive immune response attributed to?
What is the power of the adaptive immune response attributed to?
What is the primary function of T cells in the adaptive immune response?
What is the primary function of T cells in the adaptive immune response?
What is the role of co-stimulatory molecules in lymphocyte activation?
What is the role of co-stimulatory molecules in lymphocyte activation?
