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Which type of immunity refers to defense mechanisms that are present before infection and specifically recognizes microbes?
What is the first line of defense in the immune response?
Which immune response is stimulated by microbes and develops after exposure to them?
What is the main function of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) in the immune response?
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Which component of the immune response stimulates the production of type I interferons, the antiviral cytokines?
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Which plasma proteins are part of innate immunity and play a role in defense mechanisms?
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Where are RIG-like receptors (RLRs) located?
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What do G protein–coupled receptors on neutrophils, macrophages, and most other types of leukocytes recognize?
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What is the function of Mannose receptors in the immune system?
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Which type of immunity protects against extracellular microbes and their toxins?
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What class of lymphocytes express highly specific receptors for a wide variety of substances called antigens?
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Where are C-type lectin receptors (CLRs) expressed?
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