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Which of the following statements about Peyer's Patches (PPs) is correct?
Which of the following statements about Peyer's Patches (PPs) is correct?
- PPs are found in the proximal ileum
- PPs contain germinal centers for B- and T-cells (correct)
- PPs are primarily composed of macrophages
- PPs are located in the oropharynx
Where is the largest amount of lymphoid tissue found in the gastrointestinal tract?
Where is the largest amount of lymphoid tissue found in the gastrointestinal tract?
- Terminal ileum (correct)
- Distal ileum
- Oropharynx
- Proximal ileum
What is the function of M-cells in Peyer's Patches?
What is the function of M-cells in Peyer's Patches?
- Transport antigens from the gut lumen to PPs (correct)
- Secrete IgA antibodies
- Act as antigen-presenting cells
- Fix antigens on their surface
What types of cells are found in the interfollicular areas of Peyer's Patches?
What types of cells are found in the interfollicular areas of Peyer's Patches?
How do B-cells enter Peyer's Patches?
How do B-cells enter Peyer's Patches?
How do naïve T-cells enter Peyer's Patches?
How do naïve T-cells enter Peyer's Patches?
What is the consequence of a lack of CD40L on T-cells?
What is the consequence of a lack of CD40L on T-cells?
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in Mucosal Immunology Part I?
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in Mucosal Immunology Part I?
What is the estimated surface area of the mucosal immune system?
What is the estimated surface area of the mucosal immune system?
What percentage of all effector cells does the mucosal immune system harbor?
What percentage of all effector cells does the mucosal immune system harbor?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the mucosal immune system is important?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the mucosal immune system is important?
Which mucosal surfaces are the main transmission routes for HIV infection?
Which mucosal surfaces are the main transmission routes for HIV infection?
Which of the following is NOT part of the mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT)?
Which of the following is NOT part of the mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT)?
Which module covers the topics of Lamina propria & intraepithelial lymphocyte compartment and Mucosal B cells & IgA?
Which module covers the topics of Lamina propria & intraepithelial lymphocyte compartment and Mucosal B cells & IgA?
Which of the following is NOT a main defense strategy of the intestinal mucosa and oropharynx?
Which of the following is NOT a main defense strategy of the intestinal mucosa and oropharynx?
What is the function of goblet cells in the intestinal epithelium?
What is the function of goblet cells in the intestinal epithelium?
Which of the following is true about the gut microbiota and microbiome?
Which of the following is true about the gut microbiota and microbiome?
What is the role of M cells in the intestinal epithelium?
What is the role of M cells in the intestinal epithelium?
Which type of diet is associated with increased mucus production and antimicrobial peptide production in the gut?
Which type of diet is associated with increased mucus production and antimicrobial peptide production in the gut?
Why does ligation of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) on the basolateral surface of gut epithelial cells not trigger inflammation?
Why does ligation of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) on the basolateral surface of gut epithelial cells not trigger inflammation?
What is the main function of Paneth cells in the intestinal epithelium?
What is the main function of Paneth cells in the intestinal epithelium?
Which cells deliver gut antigens into the Peyer's patches?
Which cells deliver gut antigens into the Peyer's patches?
What is the role of Peyer's patches in the immune response?
What is the role of Peyer's patches in the immune response?
What determines the production of predominantly IgA by B-cells?
What determines the production of predominantly IgA by B-cells?
How do naïve B-cells recognize antigens?
How do naïve B-cells recognize antigens?
How do T-cells recognize antigens?
How do T-cells recognize antigens?
What increases the chances of B-cells and T-cells meeting?
What increases the chances of B-cells and T-cells meeting?
What gets the immune response going in B-cell/T-cell cooperation?
What gets the immune response going in B-cell/T-cell cooperation?
How do T-cells and B-cells leave Peyer's patches?
How do T-cells and B-cells leave Peyer's patches?
What is the term used to describe the cellular recirculation pattern of T-cells and B-cells?
What is the term used to describe the cellular recirculation pattern of T-cells and B-cells?
Which of the following is a major function of the gut immune system?
Which of the following is a major function of the gut immune system?
What is the estimated number of bacteria in the gut?
What is the estimated number of bacteria in the gut?
Which of the following is a challenge in developing an HIV vaccine?
Which of the following is a challenge in developing an HIV vaccine?
What is the primary site of entry for infectious pathogens?
What is the primary site of entry for infectious pathogens?
Which two compartments are discussed in Part Two of the lecture?
Which two compartments are discussed in Part Two of the lecture?
What are mucosal B cells primarily responsible for producing?
What are mucosal B cells primarily responsible for producing?
Which two mucosal surfaces are mentioned as the main transmission routes for HIV infection?
Which two mucosal surfaces are mentioned as the main transmission routes for HIV infection?
What is the term used to describe the cellular recirculation pattern of T-cells and B-cells?
What is the term used to describe the cellular recirculation pattern of T-cells and B-cells?
What is the function of TLR5 in the gut?
What is the function of TLR5 in the gut?
What is the main function of Paneth cells in the intestinal epithelium?
What is the main function of Paneth cells in the intestinal epithelium?
What is the role of M cells in the intestinal epithelium?
What is the role of M cells in the intestinal epithelium?
Which type of diet is associated with increased mucus production and antimicrobial peptide production in the gut?
Which type of diet is associated with increased mucus production and antimicrobial peptide production in the gut?
What is the main function of mucins in the gut?
What is the main function of mucins in the gut?
Which cells are NOT found in the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT)?
Which cells are NOT found in the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT)?
What is the main role of the mesenteric lymph nodes in the immune response?
What is the main role of the mesenteric lymph nodes in the immune response?
How do immune cells know where to go in the body?
How do immune cells know where to go in the body?
What is the function of M cells in Peyer's patches?
What is the function of M cells in Peyer's patches?
What is the role of Peyer's patches in the immune response?
What is the role of Peyer's patches in the immune response?
Why do M cells in Peyer's patches have large membranes and striations?
Why do M cells in Peyer's patches have large membranes and striations?
What is the consequence of a lack of CD40L on T-cells?
What is the consequence of a lack of CD40L on T-cells?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of consuming a diet high in pro-inflammatory foods?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of consuming a diet high in pro-inflammatory foods?
What is the main role of the mucus layer in the gut?
What is the main role of the mucus layer in the gut?
What has recent research shown about the gut flora and cholesterol levels?
What has recent research shown about the gut flora and cholesterol levels?
Why is diet considered an important factor in maintaining a healthy immune system?
Why is diet considered an important factor in maintaining a healthy immune system?
Which process is the opposite of endocytosis and involves moving elements from inside the cell to the outside of the cell?
Which process is the opposite of endocytosis and involves moving elements from inside the cell to the outside of the cell?
What is the main function of dendritic cells?
What is the main function of dendritic cells?
What is the role of macrophages in the monocyte macrophage system?
What is the role of macrophages in the monocyte macrophage system?
Which cell type is represented by an 'm cell' in the process of taking up antigens?
Which cell type is represented by an 'm cell' in the process of taking up antigens?
What type of cell is responsible for processing and presenting antigens to T cells?
What type of cell is responsible for processing and presenting antigens to T cells?
What is the function of T cells in the immune response?
What is the function of T cells in the immune response?
