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What is the primary function of Haptoglobin?
What is the primary function of Haptoglobin?
- Removing cholesterol from macrophages
- Preventing bacterial infections
- Binding irreversibly to free hemoglobin (correct)
- Facilitating clot formation
Which protein contributes to the cleaning up of tissue injury by removing cholesterol from cholesterol-filled macrophages?
Which protein contributes to the cleaning up of tissue injury by removing cholesterol from cholesterol-filled macrophages?
- Serum Amyloid A (correct)
- Fibrinogen
- Mannose Binding Protein
- Alpha1-Antitrypsin
What is the consequence of Alpha1-Antitrypsin deficiency?
What is the consequence of Alpha1-Antitrypsin deficiency?
- Increased risk of premature emphysema (correct)
- Protection against tissue injury
- Enhanced immune response
- Improved blood clotting
What does Mannose Binding Protein act as?
What does Mannose Binding Protein act as?
Which protein is the most abundant coagulation factor in plasma?
Which protein is the most abundant coagulation factor in plasma?
What is the main role of Ceruloplasmin in human plasma?
What is the main role of Ceruloplasmin in human plasma?
What leads to the rise in plasma Haptoglobin levels?
What leads to the rise in plasma Haptoglobin levels?
'Lack of MBP has been associated with recurrent yeast infections.' Which protein is being referred to as MBP?
'Lack of MBP has been associated with recurrent yeast infections.' Which protein is being referred to as MBP?
In which condition can Haptoglobin play an important role in protecting the kidney?
In which condition can Haptoglobin play an important role in protecting the kidney?
What is the main function of azurophilic granules in neutrophils?
What is the main function of azurophilic granules in neutrophils?
Which cell type is responsible for maintaining immediate hypersensitivity reactions?
Which cell type is responsible for maintaining immediate hypersensitivity reactions?
What distinguishes eosinophils from neutrophils in terms of phagocytosis efficiency?
What distinguishes eosinophils from neutrophils in terms of phagocytosis efficiency?
Which cell type becomes a macrophage when it moves from blood vessels to tissues?
Which cell type becomes a macrophage when it moves from blood vessels to tissues?
What is the most significant difference between basophils and mast cells?
What is the most significant difference between basophils and mast cells?
Why are lymphocytes unable to perform chemotaxis and diapedesis?
Why are lymphocytes unable to perform chemotaxis and diapedesis?
Which of the following is NOT a type of lymphocyte?
Which of the following is NOT a type of lymphocyte?
Where do B lymphocytes mature?
Where do B lymphocytes mature?
Which organ is responsible for the antigen-independent production of lymphocytes?
Which organ is responsible for the antigen-independent production of lymphocytes?
What is the main distinguishing feature of lymphocytes in terms of their life span?
What is the main distinguishing feature of lymphocytes in terms of their life span?
