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What is the main function of Type 1 PRRs in the cognitive phase of innate immunity?
What is the main function of Type 1 PRRs in the cognitive phase of innate immunity?
- Circulating in blood and lymph
- Inducing phagocytosis by binding to pathogen-derived proteins
- Initiating complement activation by binding to bacterial carbohydrates (correct)
- Facilitating antigen processing and presentation to T cells
How are Type 1 PRRs different from Type 2 PRRs in the cognitive phase of innate immunity?
How are Type 1 PRRs different from Type 2 PRRs in the cognitive phase of innate immunity?
- They induce phagocytosis by binding to pathogen-derived proteins
- They have high affinity for mannose residues
- They are produced by the liver and induced by IL-6
- They are secreted and circulate in blood and lymph (correct)
Which protein is an example of a Type 1 PRR that binds to carbohydrates on bacteria to initiate complement activation?
Which protein is an example of a Type 1 PRR that binds to carbohydrates on bacteria to initiate complement activation?
- Interleukin-6
- Mannan binding lectin (correct)
- C-reactive protein
- Scavenger receptor
Where are Toll-like receptors (TLRs) located?
Where are Toll-like receptors (TLRs) located?
What is the function of Nod-like receptors (NLRs)?
What is the function of Nod-like receptors (NLRs)?
What do RIG-like receptors (RLRs) recognize?
What do RIG-like receptors (RLRs) recognize?
What type of patterns are recognized by PRRs?
What type of patterns are recognized by PRRs?
What is the characteristic of innate immune responses in terms of antigen recognition?
What is the characteristic of innate immune responses in terms of antigen recognition?
Which type of immune response has a second response against a pathogen that is better, faster, and stronger than the first?
Which type of immune response has a second response against a pathogen that is better, faster, and stronger than the first?
What is a characteristic feature of adaptive immune responses?
What is a characteristic feature of adaptive immune responses?
Which type of cells are involved in innate immune responses?
Which type of cells are involved in innate immune responses?
