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Which of the following is the primary process by which neutrophils and macrophages destroy ingested microbes?
Which of the following is the primary process by which neutrophils and macrophages destroy ingested microbes?
- Pinocytosis
- Phagocytosis (correct)
- Endocytosis
- Exocytosis
Which of the following are the principal phagocytic receptors on phagocytes?
Which of the following are the principal phagocytic receptors on phagocytes?
- Mannose receptors and other lectins
- Receptors for antibodies and complement
- Both A and B (correct)
- None of the above
What is the process by which phagocyte oxidase converts molecular oxygen into superoxide anion and free radicals?
What is the process by which phagocyte oxidase converts molecular oxygen into superoxide anion and free radicals?
- Phagolysosomal fusion
- Respiratory burst (correct)
- Oxidative burst
- Phagocytosis
Which enzyme is responsible for converting arginine to nitric oxide in macrophages?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting arginine to nitric oxide in macrophages?
What is the cause of chronic granulomatous disease (CGD)?
What is the cause of chronic granulomatous disease (CGD)?
What is the purpose of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)?
What is the purpose of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)?
What is the reason why inflammation may cause tissue injury?
What is the reason why inflammation may cause tissue injury?
What is the size range of particles that can be ingested through phagocytosis?
What is the size range of particles that can be ingested through phagocytosis?
What are the two types of receptors that can bind to microbes during phagocytosis?
What are the two types of receptors that can bind to microbes during phagocytosis?
What is the purpose of the oxidative burst during phagocytosis?
What is the purpose of the oxidative burst during phagocytosis?
What is the main function of lysosomal proteases in phagocytes?
What is the main function of lysosomal proteases in phagocytes?
What happens to neutrophils in response to pathogens and inflammatory mediators?
What happens to neutrophils in response to pathogens and inflammatory mediators?
What is the cause of chronic granulomatous disease (CGD)?
What is the cause of chronic granulomatous disease (CGD)?
What is the potential downside of releasing enzymes and ROS into the extracellular space to kill microbes?
What is the potential downside of releasing enzymes and ROS into the extracellular space to kill microbes?
