Immunology: Complement Activation and Inflammation
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Which pathway of complement activation is not included in the classic or alternative pathways?

  • Lipid pathway
  • Lectin pathway (correct)
  • Protein pathway
  • Cytokine pathway
  • Which type of cell primarily dominates during acute inflammation?

  • Macrophages
  • Monocytes
  • Mast cells
  • Neutrophils (correct)
  • Which molecules are crucial for supporting the migration of leukocytes?

  • Histamines and cytokines
  • Selectins and integrins (correct)
  • Transferrins and ferritins
  • Antibodies and antigens
  • What term describes the movement of cells in response to a chemical gradient?

    <p>Chemotaxis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The expression of which selectins is critical during the initial phase of leukocyte recruitment?

    <p>E and P selectins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Complement Activation Pathways

    • Classic Pathway
      • Initiated by antigen-antibody complexes
      • Involves C1q, C1r, C1s, and C4 and C2
    • Alternative Pathway
      • Triggered by microbial surfaces
      • Involves C3, factor B, factor D, and properdin
    • Lectin Pathway
      • Activated by mannose-binding lectin (MBL) binding to microbial carbohydrates
      • Involves MASP-2 (MBL-associated serine protease-2)

    Cells in Acute Inflammation

    • Neutrophils are the predominant cell type in acute inflammation

    Leukocyte Adhesion Molecules

    • Selectins mediate leukocyte rolling
      • E-selectin and P-selectin are expressed on endothelial cells
    • Integrins facilitate firm adhesion of leukocytes to the endothelium

    Chemotaxis

    • Chemotaxis is the directed migration of cells along a chemical gradient
      • Chemotactic factors include chemokines, complement components (C5a), and bacterial products

    Leukocyte Rolling

    • Leukocyte rolling is the initial step in leukocyte recruitment to sites of inflammation
    • It is dependent on the interaction between selectins on endothelial cells and their ligands on leukocytes

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    Explore the key components of complement activation pathways, including the classic, alternative, and lectin pathways. This quiz also covers acute inflammation cells, leukocyte adhesion molecules, and the process of chemotaxis. Test your understanding of immunological responses and cellular interactions.

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