10 Questions
What are the major functions of the innate immune system?
Recruit immune cells, activate complement cascade, identify and remove foreign substances, act as a physical and chemical barrier
Which organisms primarily rely on the innate immune system for defense?
Plants, fungi, insects
What are included in anatomical barriers of the innate immune system?
Physical, chemical and biological barriers
How does the innate immune system activate the adaptive immune system?
Through antigen presentation
What is the main function of cytokines in the innate immune system?
Recruit immune cells to infection sites
Which of the following is NOT a major function of the innate immune system?
Producing antibodies for long-term immunity
What is the main role of cytokines in the innate immune system?
Recruiting immune cells to infection sites
Which type of organisms primarily rely on the innate immune system for defense?
Plants
What do anatomical barriers of the innate immune system include?
Physical, chemical, and biological barriers
How does the innate immune system act as a barrier to infectious agents?
Via physical measures such as skin and chemical measures such as clotting factors in blood
Learn about the role and functions of the innate immune system, an important defense strategy found in vertebrates, plants, fungi, and insects. Understand how it recruits immune cells and produces chemical factors to fight infections.
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