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What initiates the migration of phagocytes during chemotaxis?
Which type of white blood cell is the first to arrive at the site of inflammation?
What is the primary role of the fluid delivered to the site of injury during inflammation?
What is the effect of the 'walling-off' process in inflammation?
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Which of the following molecules primarily acts as a honing device for phagocyte migration?
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What is a primary reason vaccines are effective in conferring lifelong immunity?
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What do autoimmune diseases primarily stem from?
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Which cells are predominantly involved in the adaptive immune response?
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What must occur for a foreign antigen to be recognized by a T-cell?
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Which statement best describes antigen processing?
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How does the immune system respond to foreign antigens?
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What role do peptides play in the immune response?
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What is the main function of T-cells in the adaptive immune system?
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What role does low pH play in the body's defense mechanisms?
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Which of the following is a function of inflammatory cytokines?
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What is the primary function of lysozyme?
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Which cells are primarily responsible for directly killing infected or cancerous cells?
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How does the body respond to fever in terms of pathogen defense?
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What does the Class II-associated Invariant chain Polypeptide (CLIP) do?
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Which statement describes phagocytosis?
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Which statement about T-cell interaction with MHC molecules is correct?
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Which interleukin is primarily associated with allergic reactions and helminthic responses?
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What condition makes neonates more susceptible to gastrointestinal infections?
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What is the first step in the inflammatory response following tissue damage?
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Which of the following statements is true about the binding of T-cells to MHC molecules?
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What is the role of antigen-presenting cells in the immune response?
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Which of the following statements about macrophages is true?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of innate immunity?
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What is the function of cytokines produced by activated T-cells?
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Which statement is true regarding affinity maturation in B cells?
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What triggers anergy in T cells?
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What is the effect of heavy chain isotype switching?
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Which of the following antibodies is primarily involved in mucosal immunity?
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In what scenario might a cytokine storm impact T cells negatively?
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What is a primary outcome of effective isotype switching to IgE in B cells?
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Which statement regarding somatic maturation in B cells is accurate?
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Which type of antigens are presented by MHC-I molecules?
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Study Notes
Physiological Barriers
- Dolor (pain) and functio laesa (loss of function) are key symptoms of inflammatory responses.
- Normal body temperature inhibits pathogen growth; fever response further enhances this inhibition.
- Inflammatory cytokines play a role in raising body temperature during infection.
- Low pH in stomach contents is effective in killing most ingested microorganisms.
- Lysozyme found in tears, mucus, and saliva targets bacterial cell walls, causing lysis.
- Interferons induce an antiviral state in uninfected cells, helping in immune response.
- Neonates have a higher susceptibility to gastrointestinal infections due to less acidic gut pH compared to adults.
Phagocytic/Endocytic Barriers
- Endocytosis involves the uptake of cell materials; phagocytosis targets larger pathogens and whole organisms.
- Specialized phagocytes (e.g., macrophages and neutrophils) perform ingestion, killing, and digestion of microorganisms.
- Inflammatory response begins with damaged tissues releasing histamines, causing increased blood flow (vasodilation) and redness (erythema rubor).
- Phagocytes utilize chemotaxis to move toward injury sites, guided by specific chemical signals.
- Once inflammation is established, neutrophils are the first responders, followed by macrophages.
- Fibrinogen clots block tissue spaces and lymphatics to contain the infection.
Cytokine Network
- The immune system distinguishes between self and non-self antigens, crucial for maintaining health and avoiding autoimmune diseases.
- B-cells and T-cells are central to the adaptive immune response, providing lifelong immunity after initial antigen exposure.
Antigen Processing and Presentation
- T cells recognize foreign antigens only after they are processed into peptide fragments and presented by cells.
- Antigens are degraded into small antigenic particles for efficient T cell recognition.
- The Class II-associated Invariant chain Polypeptide (CLIP) assists in processing extracellular pathogens.
- T-cells interact with MHC-II molecules through specific T-cell receptors (TCR).
Links Between Innate and Adaptive Immunity
- Macrophages, dendritic cells, and B-cells act as antigen-presenting cells, expressing pattern recognition receptors.
- Cytokines from activated T-cells enhance the functionality of antigen-presenting cells, playing a critical role in adaptive immunity.
Immune Response and Activation
- Co-stimulation is vital for T cell activation; lack thereof can lead to anergy (T cell unresponsiveness).
- Cytokine storms can overwhelm T cell function, leading to dysfunction.
- Heavy chain isotype switching improves the immune response by altering antibody functions (e.g., IgG enhances phagocyte response).
Review Questions Insights
- The complement pathway is integral for immune responses, leading to membrane attack complex (MAC) formation and phagocyte recruitment.
- MHC-I presents intracellular antigens to CD8 (cytotoxic T-cells) and natural killer (NK) cells, crucial for targeting infected cells.
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This quiz explores the concepts of physiological barriers in the immune system, focusing on pain, temperature, and the body's responses to pathogens. It discusses historical perspectives from figures like Galen and examines mechanisms such as fever and inflammation. Test your understanding of how these factors contribute to immunity and disease prevention.
