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What is the primary function of the membrane attack complex formed by C5b binding to C6-C9?
What is the primary function of the membrane attack complex formed by C5b binding to C6-C9?
- Stimulating histamine release for inflammation
- Activating leukocytes for chemotaxis
- Promoting phagocytosis by opsonization
- Inducing cell lysis by forming a hole in the cell membrane (correct)
Which of the following proteins binds to specific receptors and promotes phagocytosis by neutrophils and macrophages?
Which of the following proteins binds to specific receptors and promotes phagocytosis by neutrophils and macrophages?
- C3a
- C3b (correct)
- C5a
- C9
What are the cardinal signs of acute inflammation, as described in the text?
What are the cardinal signs of acute inflammation, as described in the text?
- Presence of giant cells
- Absence of neutrophils
- Toxemia (correct)
- Absence of macrophages
Which cells are primarily involved in phagocytosis to clear foreign bodies like bacteria and debris?
Which cells are primarily involved in phagocytosis to clear foreign bodies like bacteria and debris?
What is the role of chemotaxis in the process of phagocytosis?
What is the role of chemotaxis in the process of phagocytosis?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that helps in phagocytosis according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that helps in phagocytosis according to the text?
What is the role of chemo-attraction in the immune response process?
What is the role of chemo-attraction in the immune response process?
What is the main function of neutrophils in the immune response?
What is the main function of neutrophils in the immune response?
How do leukocytes pass through gaps between intact endothelium during transmigration?
How do leukocytes pass through gaps between intact endothelium during transmigration?
What is the role of fibrinogen in the immune response?
What is the role of fibrinogen in the immune response?
Which process involves coating a microorganism to help phagocytosis?
Which process involves coating a microorganism to help phagocytosis?
Where are the small proteins that are part of the immune system primarily formed?
Where are the small proteins that are part of the immune system primarily formed?
What is the primary function of Neutrophils during inflammation?
What is the primary function of Neutrophils during inflammation?
What is the effect of healing by fibrosis on tissues?
What is the effect of healing by fibrosis on tissues?
What is the role of the reticulo-endothelial system in the immune response?
What is the role of the reticulo-endothelial system in the immune response?
What are the beneficial effects of inflammation mentioned in the text?
What are the beneficial effects of inflammation mentioned in the text?
What is the primary function of Eosinophils in the inflammatory response?
What is the primary function of Eosinophils in the inflammatory response?
What is the purpose of inflammation?
What is the purpose of inflammation?
What is the main reason behind the redness observed in inflammation?
What is the main reason behind the redness observed in inflammation?
Which component is not involved in the five components of a disease according to pathology?
Which component is not involved in the five components of a disease according to pathology?
What causes pain during inflammation?
What causes pain during inflammation?
Which factor contributes to swelling in the context of inflammation?
Which factor contributes to swelling in the context of inflammation?
What initiates leukocytes extravasation in inflammation?
What initiates leukocytes extravasation in inflammation?
