100 Questions
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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