Plasma Membrane Functions and Inflammation Process Quiz
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What is the role of interferons in the immune response?

  • Form damaging pores in pathogens
  • Mediate opsonization
  • Enhance inflammation
  • Protect cells from viral infection (correct)
  • Which proteins found in plasma enhance inflammation?

  • Cytokines, chemokines, interferons
  • Histamine, leukotrienes, prostaglandins (correct)
  • Interferons, interleukins, complements
  • Opsonins, membrane attack complex, antibodies
  • What is the function of opsonization in the immune response?

  • Enhance phagocytosis (correct)
  • Protect cells from infection
  • Induce inflammation
  • Form damaging pores in pathogens
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of acute inflammation?

    <p>Limited time periods and redness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first line of physical defense against pathogens in the body?

    <p>Barrier defenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which proteins are involved in forming the membrane attack complex to damage pathogens?

    <p>Complement system proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Enhance inflammation' generally involves which process?

    <p>Intensifying the body's response to tissue injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Chemical mediators of inflammation' include which of the following?

    <p>Interleukins, chemokines, leukotrienes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Chronic inflammation' is characterized by what?

    <p>Persistent inflammation over a long period</p> Signup and view all the answers

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