9 Questions
What is the role of interferons in the immune response?
Protect cells from viral infection
Which proteins found in plasma enhance inflammation?
Histamine, leukotrienes, prostaglandins
What is the function of opsonization in the immune response?
Enhance phagocytosis
Which of the following is a characteristic of acute inflammation?
Limited time periods and redness
What is the first line of physical defense against pathogens in the body?
Barrier defenses
Which proteins are involved in forming the membrane attack complex to damage pathogens?
Complement system proteins
'Enhance inflammation' generally involves which process?
Intensifying the body's response to tissue injury
'Chemical mediators of inflammation' include which of the following?
Interleukins, chemokines, leukotrienes
'Chronic inflammation' is characterized by what?
Persistent inflammation over a long period
Test your knowledge on how the plasma membrane contributes to inflammation processes. Learn about inflammation types, chemotaxis, and the role of mast cells in vasodilation and increasing blood flow.
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