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What is the main function of the immune system?
What is the main function of the immune system?
- To produce red blood cells
- To develop hematopoietic stem cells
- To recognize and protect against infections (correct)
- To induce protection against smallpox
Who is often attributed as the Father of Immunology?
Who is often attributed as the Father of Immunology?
- Hematopoietic stem cells
- Louis Pasteur (correct)
- Edward Jenner
- Maryam AlRamadan
What are the two main lineages derived from hematopoietic stem cells in the immune system?
What are the two main lineages derived from hematopoietic stem cells in the immune system?
- Red blood cells and white blood cells
- Cowpox and smallpox
- Myeloid and lymphoid lineages (correct)
- Granulocytes and agranulocytes
What led to the discovery of protection against human smallpox?
What led to the discovery of protection against human smallpox?
Where are hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) found in adults?
Where are hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) found in adults?
Which cells are included in the myeloid cell lineage?
Which cells are included in the myeloid cell lineage?
Which cells are part of the adaptive immune system?
Which cells are part of the adaptive immune system?
What is the origin of macrophages?
What is the origin of macrophages?
What is the function of alveolar macrophages?
What is the function of alveolar macrophages?
What type of macrophages are found in the liver?
What type of macrophages are found in the liver?
What do macrophages use to detect products of bacteria and other microorganisms?
What do macrophages use to detect products of bacteria and other microorganisms?
What is the role of MBL and CRP plasma proteins?
What is the role of MBL and CRP plasma proteins?
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