Microorganisms Interaction with the Immune System
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Why is the innate immune system described as nonspecific?

  • It acts quickly against any pathogen (correct)
  • It lacks anatomical barriers
  • It recognizes specific antigens
  • It doesn't require antibodies for defense

What is the main function of flagella-like phospholipase when microorganisms come into contact with Jimisai.ba?

  • Enable them to cause pathogenesis (correct)
  • Aid in expelling microbes
  • Act as a protective barrier
  • Induce a specific immune response

Which component plays a critical role as the first line of defense in the immune system?

  • Anatomical barriers (correct)
  • Dendritic cells
  • Macrophages
  • Antibodies

Why is the adaptive immune system considered more sophisticated than the innate immune system?

<p>It has memory for specific antigens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Natural Killer cells in the immune system?

<p>Destroy infected cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immunity involves the presence of normal flora and humoral components?

<p>Adaptive immunity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the adaptive immune system considered more sophisticated than the innate immune system?

<p>As it requires a specific recognition of antigens for activation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of flagella-like phospholipase when microorganisms encounter Jimisai.ba?

<p>Enabling the pathogen to cause pathogenesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component serves as an anatomical barrier in the immune system?

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

What is the primary function of Natural Killer cells in the immune system?

<p>To recognize and eliminate cells infected by pathogens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are antigen-antibody complexes significant in the immune system?

<p>They facilitate the recognition and neutralization of antigens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type monitors lymph fluid for signs of inflammation?

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

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