10 Questions
Which cell releases histamine and heparin to induce inflammation and dilate blood vessels?
Mast cell
Which cell consumes foreign pathogens and cancer cells, and stimulates the response of other immune cells?
Macrophage
Which cell kills tumor cells and virus-infected cells?
Natural killer cell
Which cell presents antigens on its surface, thereby triggering adaptive immunity?
Dendritic cell
Which cell differentiates into macrophages and dendritic cells in response to inflammation?
Monocyte
Which cell is responsible for recruiting other immune cells to the site of infection and releases toxins that kill or inhibit bacteria and fungi?
Neutrophil
Which cell is responsible for defense against parasites and releases histamine that causes inflammation?
Basophil
Which cell releases toxins that kill bacteria and parasites but also causes tissue damage?
Eosinophil
Which cell is located in connective tissues and mucous membranes, and can be responsible for allergic reactions?
Mast cell
Which cell circulates in the blood and migrates into tissues, killing tumor cells and virus-infected cells?
Natural killer cell
Test your knowledge of immune cells! This quiz will cover the functions and locations of mast cells and macrophages, as well as their roles in inflammation, wound healing, defense against pathogens, and allergic reactions.
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