Lecture 21B

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Which type of immunity is associated with antibodies and produced by B cells?

Humoral immunity

What is the primary function of the intact epidermis as an innate defense?

Physical barrier

Which acid is responsible for the bactericidal property of sweat and sebum?

Lactic acid

What is the pH range of gastric juice that contributes to its protective function?

1-2

Which of the following secretions helps inhibit bacterial and fungal growth in the vagina?

Acid mantle

Neutrophils are an example of which type of immune cell?

Macrophages

Which of the following is NOT a function of tears and saliva?

Enzyme digestion

What is the function of histamine released by basophils?

Cause vasodilation and increase blood flow to the area

Which cell type is known for releasing anticoagulant substances like heparin?

Basophil

What is the main function of eosinophils in the innate defense system?

Kill parasites and regulate allergic reactions

Which cell type is primarily responsible for killing parasites?

Eosinophil

What is the role of monocytes in the immune system?

Phagocytize foreign invaders and present antigens

Which granulocyte is known for its role in promoting inflammation through histamine release?

Basophil

What is the function of leukotrienes in the immune response?

Attract neutrophils to the site of infection

What is the purpose of heparin released by basophils?

Prevent blood clotting

What is the main role of phagocytes in the immune system?

Engulfing and digesting pathogens

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 cardinal signs of inflammation?

Itching

What is the purpose of vasodilation during the inflammatory response?

To increase vascular permeability

Which cells police the body and are responsible for identifying anything abnormal or dangerous?

Natural Killer Cells

What initiates the inflammatory response in the body?

Release of chemokines by injured tissues and immune cells

Which type of cells are involved in opsonization in the immune response?

Macrophages

What is the function of interferons in the immune response?

Helping against viral infections

Which is NOT a function of the inflammatory response?

Promoting blood clotting

'Hyperemia' during the inflammatory response refers to:

'More blood to the area'

'Loss of function' as one of the cardinal signs of inflammation means:

'Reduced performance'

What is the main function of the acid mantle in the innate defense system?

To secrete bactericidal chemicals

Which immune system line of defense involves humoral immunity?

Third line

What is the primary role of neutrophils in the immune system?

Phagocytosis of pathogens

What is the function of cilia in the innate defense system?

Move mucus out of the body

Which substance contributes to the acidic nature of sweat and sebum, aiding in defense against pathogens?

Lactic acid

What is the main purpose of gastric juice in the immune system?

To kill pathogens with proteolytic enzymes and low pH

Which immune cell type is associated with promoting inflammation through histamine release?

Basophils

What is the function of tears and saliva in the immune response?

"To lubricate and cleanse, containing lysozyme"

What is the primary function of heparin released by basophils?

Inhibit blood clot formation

Which immune cell type is known for its role as an anticoagulant by releasing heparin?

Basophil

What is the main function of leukotrienes in the immune response?

Increase vascular permeability

Which cell type is primarily responsible for producing leukotrienes during the immune response?

Eosinophil

What is the role of neutrophils in the innate defense system?

Phagocytize pathogens

Which immune cell type is primarily responsible for phagocytizing pathogens in the body?

Neutrophil

What is the function of histamine released by basophils during an inflammatory response?

Increase vascular permeability

Which cell type is known for releasing histamine, a potent inflammatory mediator?

Basophil

What is the primary function of interferons released during an immune response?

Activate macrophages

Which cells are responsible for policing the body and identifying anything unusual or dangerous?

Natural Killer Cells

What is the main purpose of opsonization in the immune response?

Enhance phagocytosis of pathogens

Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal signs of inflammation?

Coldness

What is the role of antimicrobial proteins like complement in the immune system?

Facilitate opsonization

What initiates the inflammatory response by causing vasodilation and increased vascular permeability?

Histamines

Which cell type is known for releasing interferons in response to viral infections?

Macrophages

Eosinophils release ______ during allergic reactions

histamine

Basophils release ______, a powerful inflammatory vasodilator

histamine

Heparin released by basophils acts as an ______

anticoagulant

Basophils help in the formation of ______ to stop blood flow

clots

Monocytes are responsible for ______ in the immune system

policing

Monocytes play a role in identifying anything ______ or dangerous

unusual

Neutrophils are known for their role in ______ pathogens

phagocytizing

Eosinophils release ______ to combat parasites

leukotrienes

Intact epidermis is a highly effective physical barrier – What type of tissue is the ______?

skin

Acid mantle of vagina – inhibits bacterial & fungal growth. Tears & saliva – lubricate and cleanse; contain ______.

lysozyme

Mucus – sticky. Nasal hairs – filter and trap. Cilia – Move mucus out of the body. Gastric juice – pH of 1-2; ______ enzymes.

proteolytic

Innate Defense – Neutrophil. Nucleus of neutrophil. Erythrocytes ©McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved. Authorized only for instructor use in the classroom. No reproduction or further distribution permitted without the prior written consent of McGraw-Hill Education. Neutrophils are an example of which type of immune ______?

cell

Intact mucous membranes are a highly effective physical barrier – What type of tissue are the mucous ______?

membranes

Innate Defense – Intact Skin. Intact epidermis is a highly effective physical barrier – What type of tissue is the ______?

epidermis

Acid mantle – secretions (sweat & sebum) are acidic; secrete bactericidal chemicals. ______ – resistant to most weak acids & bases, bacterial enzymes & toxins.

keratin

Urine – mildly acidic, periodic ______.

cleansing

Phagocytes Neutrophils Macrophages – free and fixed – Opsonization Phagocytosis orhood cansave > - save neighboring Antimicrobial Proteins - Interferons 2nd line defence of - cells when interferon receptors cells have - Feelreleasesinterferen canitena > being Infected > start - ↳ Defense ↳ Antiviral help against won't agains Virus ↳ not or living gain ↳ useless until they > access to hyjack It into a the a factory bacterial nonliving host cell virus cell and and tur n making can't save cell host making Antimicrobial Proteins - Complement Natural Killer Cells Police the body looking for anything that looks off, weird, funny, etc… Fever Inflammatory Response Prevents the spread of tissue damaging agents Disposes of cellular debris and pathogens Alerts the adaptive immune system Sets the stage for repair 4 cardinal signs of inflammation – – – – – ______???Inflammatory Response Starts with a chemical alarm (chemokines) released by injured or stressed tissues and immune cells Inflammatory Response Vasodilation followed by increased vascular permeability – Hyperemia – more blood to the area – Exudate seeps into the tissue Clotting factors, proteins (including antibodies), immune cells Clotting factors create a fibrin mesh that walls off the area and provides a scaffold for repair – Phagocytes flood the area Neutrophils and then macrophages Phagocyte Mobilization

Redness Heat Swelling Pain Loss of function

Inflammatory Response Starts with a chemical alarm (chemokines) released by ______ or stressed tissues and immune cells Inflammatory Response Vasodilation followed by increased vascular permeability – Hyperemia – more blood to the area – Exudate seeps into the tissue Clotting factors, proteins (including antibodies), immune cells Clotting factors create a fibrin mesh that walls off the area and provides a scaffold for repair – Phagocytes flood the area Neutrophils and then macrophages Phagocyte Mobilization

injured

______ flood the area Neutrophils and then macrophages Phagocyte Mobilization

Phagocytes

______ Police the body looking for anything that looks off, weird, funny, etc…

Natural Killer Cells

______ Natural Killer Cells Police the body looking for anything that looks off, weird, funny, etc…

Complement


Prevents the spread of tissue damaging agents Disposes of cellular debris and pathogens Alerts the adaptive immune system Sets the stage for repair 4 cardinal signs of inflammation

Inflammatory Response ______ followed by increased vascular permeability – Hyperemia – more blood to the area – Exudate seeps into the tissue Clotting factors, proteins (including antibodies), immune cells Clotting factors create a fibrin mesh that walls off the area and provides a scaffold for repair

Vasodilation

Clotting factors create a ______ mesh that walls off the area and provides a scaffold for repair – Phagocytes flood the area Neutrophils and then macrophages Phagocyte Mobilization

fibrin

______ and then macrophages Phagocyte Mobilization

Neutrophils

Phagocytes Neutrophils Macrophages – free and fixed – Opsonization Phagocytosis orhood cansave > - save neighboring Antimicrobial Proteins - Interferons 2nd line defence of - cells when interferon receptors cells have - Feelreleasesinterferen canitena > being Infected > start - ↳ Defense ↳ Antiviral help against won't agains Virus ↳ not or living gain ↳ useless until they > access to hyjack It into a the a factory bacterial nonliving host cell virus cell and and tur n making can't save cell host making Antimicrobial Proteins - Complement Natural Killer Cells Police the body looking for anything that looks off, weird, funny, etc… Fever Inflammatory Response Prevents the spread of tissue damaging agents Disposes of cellular debris and pathogens Alerts the adaptive immune system Sets the stage for repair 4 cardinal signs of inflammation – – – – – Redness Heat Swelling Pain Loss of function???Inflammatory Response Starts with a chemical alarm (chemokines) released by injured or stressed tissues and immune cells Inflammatory Response Vasodilation followed by increased vascular permeability – Hyperemia – more blood to the area – ______ seeps into the tissue Clotting factors, proteins (including antibodies), immune cells Clotting factors create a fibrin mesh that walls off the area and provides a scaffold for repair – Phagocytes flood the area Neutrophils and then macrophages Phagocyte Mobilization

Exudate

Eosinophils release histamine during allergic reactions.

False

Basophils release heparin, an anticoagulant.

True

Neutrophils are primarily responsible for producing leukotrienes during the immune response.

False

Interferons released during an immune response help against bacterial infections.

False

Tears and saliva contain substances that promote bacterial growth.

False

Monocytes are primarily responsible for killing parasites in the body.

False

Loss of function is one of the 4 cardinal signs of inflammation.

True

Leukotrienes are released by basophils and aid in stopping blood flow.

False

The epidermis is a highly effective physical barrier made of connective tissue.

False

Neutrophils are known for their role in promoting inflammation through histamine release.

False

Mucous membranes are a part of the second line of defense in the immune system.

True

Basophils help in the formation of a fibrin mesh to stop blood flow.

False

Natural Killer Cells are associated with adaptive immunity.

False

Tears and saliva contain lysozyme which is bactericidal.

True

Eosinophils primarily release histamine during allergic reactions.

False

Gastric juice has a pH range of 1-2 which contributes to its protective function.

True

Phagocytes are responsible for engulfing and destroying pathogens.

True

Opsonization is a process that helps enhance phagocytosis by marking pathogens for destruction.

True

Antimicrobial proteins like interferons are primarily involved in defending against bacterial infections.

False

Natural killer cells are part of the adaptive immune system.

False

Fever is a response that helps prevent the spread of tissue-damaging agents.

True

The 4 cardinal signs of inflammation include redness, coldness, numbing, and tingling.

False

Vasodilation leads to decreased vascular permeability during the inflammatory response.

False

Chemokines are chemical signals that initiate the inflammatory response in the body.

True

Exudate seeping into tissues during inflammation provides a supportive environment for pathogens to thrive.

False

Phagocyte mobilization involves neutrophils flooding the area followed by macrophages.

True

Test your knowledge on the concepts of the immune system discussed in Chapter 21B of Oromosen's course. Questions cover topics such as innate and adaptive defense mechanisms, humoral and cellular immunity, as well as the different lines of defense in the immune system.

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