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Which of the following cytokines is produced by macrophages as part of their immune function?
Which of the following cytokines is produced by macrophages as part of their immune function?
- IL-10
- IFN-γ
- IL-2
- IL-6 (correct)
What is the primary function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs)?
What is the primary function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs)?
- To produce antibodies
- To destroy pathogens directly
- To capture and display antigens to lymphocytes (correct)
- To synthesize complement proteins
Which type of cells is the most important for activating naive T cells?
Which type of cells is the most important for activating naive T cells?
- Neutrophils
- Macrophages
- Dendritic cells (correct)
- B cells
Which of the following is a function associated with the innate immune response?
Which of the following is a function associated with the innate immune response?
What distinguishes macrophages from other antigen-presenting cells in their role?
What distinguishes macrophages from other antigen-presenting cells in their role?
Which cells contain granules filled with histamine?
Which cells contain granules filled with histamine?
Which of the following processes is primarily associated with the acquired immune response?
Which of the following processes is primarily associated with the acquired immune response?
Which type of immune cell is responsible for presenting antigens to helper T cells?
Which type of immune cell is responsible for presenting antigens to helper T cells?
What are the primary organs of the lymphoid system?
What are the primary organs of the lymphoid system?
Which type of white blood cells mediate the earliest phases of inflammatory reactions?
Which type of white blood cells mediate the earliest phases of inflammatory reactions?
What is a key function of macrophages in the immune system?
What is a key function of macrophages in the immune system?
Which cytokine is primarily involved in the development of lymphocytes?
Which cytokine is primarily involved in the development of lymphocytes?
What type of stem cells do immune cells derive from in the bone marrow?
What type of stem cells do immune cells derive from in the bone marrow?
Which cells are considered to be in the myeloid lineage?
Which cells are considered to be in the myeloid lineage?
What is the primary role of antigen processing and presentation cells (APC)?
What is the primary role of antigen processing and presentation cells (APC)?
Which of the following correctly differentiates innate and acquired immune cells?
Which of the following correctly differentiates innate and acquired immune cells?
Study Notes
Lymphoid System
- The primary lymphoid organs are bone marrow and thymus
- The secondary lymphoid organs include lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, and Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissues (MALT) in the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory tract
Immune System Cells
- Pluripotent stem cells in bone marrow give rise to Lymphoid and Myeloid series
- Lymphoid series produce lymphocytes, which are responsible for adaptive immunity
- Myeloid series produce phagocytes, which are responsible for innate immunity
Phagocytes
- Phagocytes engulf and destroy foreign invaders
- Neutrophils are the most abundant circulating white blood cells and mediate early inflammatory responses
- Mononuclear Phagocytes include monocytes and macrophages
- Monocytes circulate in blood and mature into macrophages in tissues
- Macrophages are tissue resident cells and have various functions:
- Phagocytosis: Innate function
- Antigen processing and presentation: Acquired function
- Cytokine production: Both innate and acquired functions
- Complement synthesis: Innate function
- Mast cells, basophils, and eosinophils play a role in allergic reactions and parasite defense
Antigen-Presenting Cells (APCs)
- APCs capture antigens and present them to lymphocytes
- Dendritic cells are the most important APCs for activating naive T cells and linking innate and adaptive responses
- Macrophages also act as APCs by presenting antigens to helper T lymphocytes
- B cells also present antigens to helper T cells for antibody responses
- Dendritic cells are the main antigen presenting cells.
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This quiz covers key aspects of the lymphoid system, including primary and secondary lymphoid organs. It also explores the various immune system cells, focusing on their functions in adaptive and innate immunity. Test your knowledge of phagocytes and their roles in the immune response.
