12 Questions
What is a key characteristic that differentiates innate immunity from adaptive immunity?
Immediate, general protective mechanisms
What is the primary role of antigen-presenting cells in the immune system?
Stimulating the adaptive immune response
What is the primary role of MHC Class II molecules in the immune system?
To present antigens to T cells on antigen-presenting cells
How does apoptosis differ from necrosis in terms of cell death?
Apoptosis is reversible, whereas necrosis is not
What signifies the efficiency of an immune response over time?
Immediate presence of memory cells
Which type of immune response relies on memory of previous encounters with pathogens?
The secondary immune response
How do materials receive approval for medical applications according to the text?
FDA approval status
Which material is commonly used for biomedical applications, especially in bone regeneration?
Bioglass
Which immune cells are primarily responsible for antibody production?
Plasma cells
What characterizes the response of bioactive glass in medical applications?
Utilization in medical scaffolds and bone grafts
How do materials typically interact with biological tissues in biomedical engineering?
They integrate with biological tissues
What is one of the main functions of cytokines in the immune response?
To facilitate communication between cells
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