18 Questions
Who was awarded a Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine in 1908?
Ilya Mechnikov
What is the process by which phagocytes are chemically attracted to the site of infection?
Chemotaxis
What is formed when a phagosome fuses with lysosomes?
Phagolysosome
What is the purpose of opsonins in the phagocytic process?
To coat the microbe and mark it for destruction
What is the final step in the phagocytic process?
Exocytosis
What type of cell is responsible for protecting the body by ingesting foreign particles?
Phagocyte
What is the function of lysozyme?
To break down gram-positive cell walls
What is the pH range of the skin?
Between 3 and 5
What is the function of transferrins?
To inhibit bacterial growth by reducing available iron
What is the purpose of gastritis and ulcers?
To neutralize stomach acid and grow in the stomach
What is the function of sebum?
To form a protective layer over the skin
What is the primary function of phagocytosis?
To engulf microorganisms and particles
What is the function of normal microbiota?
To help protect the body by competing with potential pathogens
What type of phagocytic cell originates from monocytes that leave the blood and enters infected tissue?
Wandering macrophages
Who discovered phagocytes in 1882?
Ilya Metchnikov
What is required for phagocytosis to continue?
Attachment of the phagocyte to the microbe
What is the role of fixed macrophages?
To phagocytize within a specific organ
What is the term for the process of phagocytosis derived from?
Greek words 'eat' and 'cell'
This quiz is about phagocytosis, a process where phagocytes engulf and destroy foreign particles and microorganisms. Learn about the different stages of phagocytosis and the types of phagocytes involved.
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