Mastering Immune Cells

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Which cell releases histamine and heparin to induce inflammation and dilate blood vessels?

  • Mast cell (correct)
  • Natural killer cell
  • Macrophage
  • Dendritic cell

Which cell consumes foreign pathogens and cancer cells, and stimulates the response of other immune cells?

  • Macrophage (correct)
  • Mast cell
  • Dendritic cell
  • Natural killer cell

Which cell kills tumor cells and virus-infected cells?

  • Mast cell
  • Natural killer cell (correct)
  • Dendritic cell
  • Macrophage

Which cell presents antigens on its surface, thereby triggering adaptive immunity?

<p>Dendritic cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell differentiates into macrophages and dendritic cells in response to inflammation?

<p>Monocyte (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell is responsible for recruiting other immune cells to the site of infection and releases toxins that kill or inhibit bacteria and fungi?

<p>Neutrophil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell is responsible for defense against parasites and releases histamine that causes inflammation?

<p>Basophil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell releases toxins that kill bacteria and parasites but also causes tissue damage?

<p>Eosinophil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell is located in connective tissues and mucous membranes, and can be responsible for allergic reactions?

<p>Mast cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell circulates in the blood and migrates into tissues, killing tumor cells and virus-infected cells?

<p>Natural killer cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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