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What is the function of CTLD-C-type lectin-like domain and SR-collagen-like domains in macrophages?
What is the function of CTLD-C-type lectin-like domain and SR-collagen-like domains in macrophages?
- To prevent phagocytosis
- To increase permeability of blood vessels
- To recognize and bind to pathogens (correct)
- To induce cytokine production
What triggers an inflammatory response in the body?
What triggers an inflammatory response in the body?
- Release of cytokines by T cells
- Activation of neutrophils
- Phagocytosis of infecting bacteria (correct)
- Recognition of pathogens by macrophages
What is the role of vascular endothelium in the inflammatory response?
What is the role of vascular endothelium in the inflammatory response?
- To induce apoptosis in infected cells
- To serve as a gatekeeper (correct)
- To produce cytokines
- To increase the permeability of blood vessels
What is the function of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)?
What is the function of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)?
What is the outcome of the release of cytokines and chemokines by macrophages?
What is the outcome of the release of cytokines and chemokines by macrophages?
What influences the differentiation of naive CD4+ T cells into different T-helper-cell subsets?
What influences the differentiation of naive CD4+ T cells into different T-helper-cell subsets?
What is the primary function of cytokines in the immune response?
What is the primary function of cytokines in the immune response?
How does the commensal gut microbiota affect immune function?
How does the commensal gut microbiota affect immune function?
What is the mechanism by which cytokine receptors transmit signals into the cell?
What is the mechanism by which cytokine receptors transmit signals into the cell?
What is the difference between the systemic and mucosal immune systems?
What is the difference between the systemic and mucosal immune systems?
What happens to blood vessels during an inflammatory response?
What happens to blood vessels during an inflammatory response?
What is the result of TNF-α release by macrophages in a systemic infection?
What is the result of TNF-α release by macrophages in a systemic infection?
What is the role of TLR signaling in response to viral nucleic acids?
What is the role of TLR signaling in response to viral nucleic acids?
What is the outcome of NFκB activation in response to PAMPs?
What is the outcome of NFκB activation in response to PAMPs?
What is the role of macrophages in the release of TNF-α during an infection?
What is the role of macrophages in the release of TNF-α during an infection?
