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What is the main cell type found in the established lesion?
What is the main cell type found in the established lesion?
- Plasma cells (correct)
- Fibroblasts
- Macrophages
- Neutrophils
Which adhesion molecules are present in the initial lesion?
Which adhesion molecules are present in the initial lesion?
- VCAM-1
- P-selectin
- ICAM-1 (correct)
- L-selectin
What is the predominant cell type in the advanced lesion?
What is the predominant cell type in the advanced lesion?
- Macrophages
- Neutrophils
- Lymphocytes
- Plasma cells (correct)
Which type of immunity involves memory and specialized immune response?
Which type of immunity involves memory and specialized immune response?
Which cells are part of the 'First-line' defense in innate immunity?
Which cells are part of the 'First-line' defense in innate immunity?
Which type of immunity has a rapid response to microbes and limited diversity?
Which type of immunity has a rapid response to microbes and limited diversity?
Which cells are involved in adaptive immunity and provide memory?
Which cells are involved in adaptive immunity and provide memory?
Which component is associated with humoral immunity?
Which component is associated with humoral immunity?
Which type of immunity is the primary defense against extracellular bacteria and circulating viruses?
Which type of immunity is the primary defense against extracellular bacteria and circulating viruses?
What is the primary defense against intracellular pathogens such as viruses, fungi, and intracellular bacteria?
What is the primary defense against intracellular pathogens such as viruses, fungi, and intracellular bacteria?
Which type of immunity involves B lymphocytes and antibodies circulating in serum?
Which type of immunity involves B lymphocytes and antibodies circulating in serum?
What is the function of the inflammatory response?
What is the function of the inflammatory response?
What is the function of the GCF (Gingival Crevicular Fluid) in acute inflammation?
What is the function of the GCF (Gingival Crevicular Fluid) in acute inflammation?
What is the role of macrophages in the inflammatory and immune responses?
What is the role of macrophages in the inflammatory and immune responses?
What is the main function of the junctional epithelium in the inflammatory response?
What is the main function of the junctional epithelium in the inflammatory response?
Which cell type in the gingival epithelium is involved in the immune response?
Which cell type in the gingival epithelium is involved in the immune response?
What serves as a physical barrier to plaque microorganisms in the epithelium?
What serves as a physical barrier to plaque microorganisms in the epithelium?
What is the primary effect of saliva on the development of plaque and caries?
What is the primary effect of saliva on the development of plaque and caries?
Where are the direct effects of saliva not observed in relation to oral health?
Where are the direct effects of saliva not observed in relation to oral health?
What cells present antigenic material to circulating lymphocytes in the humoral immune response?
What cells present antigenic material to circulating lymphocytes in the humoral immune response?
Which type of antibody production is thought to be particularly protective in the humoral immune response?
Which type of antibody production is thought to be particularly protective in the humoral immune response?
What is the primary function of B-lymphocytes in the humoral immune response?
What is the primary function of B-lymphocytes in the humoral immune response?
What is the primary role of T-helper lymphocytes in the cell mediated response?
What is the primary role of T-helper lymphocytes in the cell mediated response?
Which type of cells are associated with the immune response in gingivitis?
Which type of cells are associated with the immune response in gingivitis?
In the context of periodontitis, what type of cells are involved in the shift to B cells?
In the context of periodontitis, what type of cells are involved in the shift to B cells?
Which of the following is an example of pro-inflammatory cytokines?
Which of the following is an example of pro-inflammatory cytokines?
Which of the following is responsible for bone resorption, neutrophil chemotaxis, vascular permeability, and dilation?
Which of the following is responsible for bone resorption, neutrophil chemotaxis, vascular permeability, and dilation?
Which of the following mediators is involved in degrading connective tissue and is pro-inflammatory?
Which of the following mediators is involved in degrading connective tissue and is pro-inflammatory?
What is the primary function of cytokines in the immune system?
What is the primary function of cytokines in the immune system?
Which type of cytokine can cause many different effects on the target cell?
Which type of cytokine can cause many different effects on the target cell?
Which type of cytokine elicits the same response from their targets as many other cytokines?
Which type of cytokine elicits the same response from their targets as many other cytokines?
Which type of cytokine is capable of blocking the effect of another cytokine?
Which type of cytokine is capable of blocking the effect of another cytokine?
Which pathway produces prostaglandins that can cause vasodilation or vasoconstriction?
Which pathway produces prostaglandins that can cause vasodilation or vasoconstriction?
Which pathway produces potent chemo-attractants for neutrophils?
Which pathway produces potent chemo-attractants for neutrophils?
Which products are a potent stimulus of bone resorption?
Which products are a potent stimulus of bone resorption?
What is the primary responsibility of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs)?
What is the primary responsibility of Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs)?
In which pathological conditions is there an increased expression of MMPs?
In which pathological conditions is there an increased expression of MMPs?
What role does MMP-8 play as an indicator?
What role does MMP-8 play as an indicator?
What is the primary function of Thrombocytes/Platelets?
What is the primary function of Thrombocytes/Platelets?
Which component is found in the Plasma and is important for homeostasis?
Which component is found in the Plasma and is important for homeostasis?
What is the main function of Erythrocytes/Red Blood Cells (RBCs)?
What is the main function of Erythrocytes/Red Blood Cells (RBCs)?
What is the lifespan of platelets?
What is the lifespan of platelets?
What do platelets release through the cell membrane when activated?
What do platelets release through the cell membrane when activated?
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