Immunology Quiz: Innate vs Adaptive
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What type of immunity does not develop memory to previously encountered pathogens?

  • Innate Immunity (correct)
  • Humoral Immunity
  • Cellular Immunity
  • Adaptive Immunity

    • Which cell type is specifically involved in the adaptive immune response?

  • Neutrophils
  • Macrophages
  • T cells (correct)
  • Basophils

    • Which of the following statements about innate and adaptive immunity is incorrect?

  • Adaptive immunity can develop memory.
  • Innate immunity does not have memory.
  • Innate immunity is antigen-specific. (correct)
  • Adaptive immunity has a lag period.

    • Which of the following immune cells primarily recognizes and eliminates virally infected cells?

    <p>NK cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of plasma cells in the immune system?

    <p>To produce antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary beneficial effect of the immune system?

    <p>Protection from invaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a mechanical barrier of the innate immune system?

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

    What concept underlies the balance between infection and immunity?

    <p>Disease = bolus of infection / immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a humoral component of the innate immune response?

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

    What detrimental effect can the immune system have on the body?

    <p>Hypersensitivity reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a function of lysozyme in the immune response?

    <p>Break down bacterial cell walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does normal flora act as an anatomical barrier?

    <p>Releases antimicrobial substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is primarily involved in the lysis of bacteria?

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

    What is the role of defensins in the immune system?

    <p>Provide anti-microbial action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type is primarily responsible for tissue repair in addition to phagocytosis?

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

    What is the significance of the CD66 membrane marker?

    <p>Characteristic of young neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do cytokines affect the immune response?

    <p>Have various effects on immune functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the vascular adherence of phagocytes during an immune response?

    <p>Complement products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the coagulation system in the immune response?

    <p>Increase vascular permeability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which steps are involved in the initiation of phagocytosis?

    <p>Attachment, engulfment, digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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