Immunology: Innate and Acquired Immunity
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What is the primary function of the anatomic barrier in innate immunity?

  • To produce inflammatory mediators
  • To produce antibodies against pathogens
  • To activate the complement system
  • To provide a physical barrier against foreign agents (correct)

What is the characteristic of the innate immune response?

  • It is antigen-independent and lacks memory (correct)
  • It is specific to a particular pathogen
  • It involves the production of antibodies
  • It involves the activation of immune cells only

What is the function of lysozyme in innate immunity?

  • To break down bacterial cell walls (correct)
  • To activate the complement system
  • To produce antibodies against pathogens
  • To produce inflammatory mediators

What percent of circulatory cells are Neutrophils?

<p>40-60% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the complement system?

<p>To produce biologically active inflammatory mediators (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the bronchopulmonary cilia in the innate immune system?

<p>To oscillate and trap pathogens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the specific and adaptive immune response?

<p>Adaptive immunity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pH and temperature in the innate immune system?

<p>To create an unfavorable environment for pathogens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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