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What is the primary function of plasma cells?
What is the primary function of plasma cells?
- To secrete soluble antibodies (correct)
- To provide the first line of defense against viruses and some cancers
- To destroy cells infected with intracellular pathogens
- To secrete chemokines and recruit other immune cells
Where do B cells develop?
Where do B cells develop?
- In the spleen
- In the lymph nodes
- In the thymus
- In the red bone marrow (correct)
What is the primary function of Natural Killer cells?
What is the primary function of Natural Killer cells?
- To secrete antibodies
- To secrete chemokines and recruit other immune cells
- To provide the first line of defense against viruses and some cancers (correct)
- To destroy cells infected with intracellular pathogens
Where is the thymus gland located?
Where is the thymus gland located?
What is the function of yellow bone marrow?
What is the function of yellow bone marrow?
What is the main function of the immune system?
What is the main function of the immune system?
Which part of the body has areas without lymph vessels?
Which part of the body has areas without lymph vessels?
What is the main function of B cells in the immune system?
What is the main function of B cells in the immune system?
How does lymph typically move within the body's lymphatic vessels?
How does lymph typically move within the body's lymphatic vessels?
Where is the major staging area for the development of a critical immune response?
Where is the major staging area for the development of a critical immune response?
Which type of leukocytes ingest pathogens?
Which type of leukocytes ingest pathogens?
Which lymphoid organ is known as the 'filter of the Blood' due to its extensive vascularization?
Which lymphoid organ is known as the 'filter of the Blood' due to its extensive vascularization?
What is the function of lymph nodes in the immune system?
What is the function of lymph nodes in the immune system?
Where are lymphoid nodules typically found within the body?
Where are lymphoid nodules typically found within the body?
Which type of cells are abundant in germinal centers within secondary lymphoid organs?
Which type of cells are abundant in germinal centers within secondary lymphoid organs?
What can cause swelling in tonsils according to the text?
What can cause swelling in tonsils according to the text?
Which type of vessels enter the lymph node to bring in lymph?
Which type of vessels enter the lymph node to bring in lymph?
What is the primary role of macrophages in the immune response?
What is the primary role of macrophages in the immune response?
What is the role of dendrites in the immune system?
What is the role of dendrites in the immune system?
Which cells are responsible for stimulating antibody secretion?
Which cells are responsible for stimulating antibody secretion?
What is the process by which T cells that might attack the body's own cells are eliminated?
What is the process by which T cells that might attack the body's own cells are eliminated?
Which type of T cells regulate the activity of macrophages and other T cells?
Which type of T cells regulate the activity of macrophages and other T cells?
What is the process by which a mature T cell recognizes an antigen and rapidly divides to mount a strong immune response?
What is the process by which a mature T cell recognizes an antigen and rapidly divides to mount a strong immune response?
Which type of T cells are responsible for killing target cells by inducing apoptosis, similar to natural killer (NK) cells?
Which type of T cells are responsible for killing target cells by inducing apoptosis, similar to natural killer (NK) cells?
What is the process by which B cells that might attack the body's own cells are eliminated in the bone marrow?
What is the process by which B cells that might attack the body's own cells are eliminated in the bone marrow?
Which class of antibody is associated with allergies and anaphylaxis, and causes mast cells to degranulate?
Which class of antibody is associated with allergies and anaphylaxis, and causes mast cells to degranulate?
What is the process by which antibody levels rise in the blood as pathogen levels decline, and vice versa?
What is the process by which antibody levels rise in the blood as pathogen levels decline, and vice versa?
What is the primary role of bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue (BALT)?
What is the primary role of bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue (BALT)?
Which of the following statements about barrier defenses is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about barrier defenses is NOT true?
Which of the following innate immune cells induces apoptosis in infected cells?
Which of the following innate immune cells induces apoptosis in infected cells?
What is the function of granzymes in the innate immune response?
What is the function of granzymes in the innate immune response?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the inflammatory response?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the inflammatory response?
What is the primary characteristic of the adaptive immune response?
What is the primary characteristic of the adaptive immune response?
Which type of antigen is typically recognized by T cells on viruses?
Which type of antigen is typically recognized by T cells on viruses?
What is the role of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules in antigen presentation?
What is the role of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules in antigen presentation?
Which cells can express class II MHC molecules for antigen presentation?
Which cells can express class II MHC molecules for antigen presentation?
What is the primary difference between the primary and secondary adaptive immune responses?
What is the primary difference between the primary and secondary adaptive immune responses?
