10 Questions
Which of the following is an example of an antimicrobial enzyme found in bodily fluids?
Lysozyme
What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in the respiratory tract?
To trap and move mucus and pathogens away from the lungs
What is the role of host microbiota in innate immunity?
To outcompete pathogenic microorganisms for food and space
Which cells are considered important sentinel cells in innate immunity?
Mast cells
Which cells make up the outermost layer of the skin?
Keratinocytes
Which of the following is NOT a function of the outermost layer of the skin?
Supporting intracellular pathogen replication
Which of the following is NOT an example of an antimicrobial enzyme found in bodily fluids?
Insulin
What is the function of the mucociliary escalator in the respiratory tract?
To trap and move mucus and pathogens away from the lungs
What is the role of host microbiota in innate immunity?
To outcompete pathogenic microorganisms
Which cells are considered important sentinel cells in innate immunity?
Mast cells and tissue macrophages
Test your knowledge of innate immunity with this study guide quiz covering lectures 5 and 6 of VMED 7153. Explore topics such as the role of the skin as a physical barrier, antimicrobial enzymes, and more.
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