Natural Killer Cells: Unique Defensive Cells
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What is the main function of natural killer cells?

  • Killing altered cells (correct)
  • Producing cytokines
  • Engulfing foreign microbes
  • Releasing antibodies
  • How do natural killer cells recognize their targets?

  • Without the specificity of lymphocytes (correct)
  • By forming pseudopods
  • By engulfing them
  • Via antibodies
  • Which process involves the formation of a phagosome?

  • Adherence
  • Digestion
  • Ingestion (correct)
  • Chemotaxis
  • What is responsible for killing microbes during phagocytosis?

    <p>Lysosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which leukocyte is the first to move from blood to tissue during an inflammatory response?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major component of pus?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells use pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) to 'see' pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs)?

    <p>Dendritic Cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a PRR binds a PAMP in phagocytosis?

    <p>Stimulation of pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of resident macrophages in the initial response to tissue damage?

    <p>Phagocytose pathogens and release cytokines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of inflammation?

    <p>Activate an adaptive immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do phagocytes contribute to the immune response?

    <p>Phagocytose pathogens and present antigens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of vasodilation and increased permeability of blood vessels during inflammation?

    <p>To prevent spread of infection to other tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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