18 Questions
Which type of white blood cell is the most numerous and acts as the first line of defense when infection occurs?
Neutrophils
What is the main function of lymphocytes among the white blood cell types mentioned?
Produce antibodies to fight infection
Which white blood cell type is responsible for attacking and killing parasites and cancer cells?
Eosinophils
What is the main role of basophils in the immune system?
Sound an alarm during infections
Which type of white blood cell has a longer lifespan than many others and helps break down bacteria and clean up damaged cells?
Monocytes
Which white blood cell type is involved in producing proteins to help fight infections such as antibodies?
Lymphocytes
Which type of white blood cells are primarily responsible for eating foreign bacteria in the inflammation process?
Neutrophils
Which type of white blood cells are involved in the clotting process at the site of injury during inflammation?
Basophils
Which type of white blood cells release prostaglandins that may cause irritation of nerves and lead to pain in the inflamed area?
Eosinophils
Which type of white blood cells are involved in allergic reactions and defense against parasites, but are not typically the main players in acute inflammation?
Lymphocytes
Which type of white blood cells release histamine and heparin to promote inflammation and initiate the body's immune response?
Basophils
Which type of white blood cells are the first responders to sites of infection or injury, releasing enzymes to destroy pathogens?
Neutrophils
Which type of white blood cells is primarily responsible for surrounding and protecting the area of injury?
Neutrophils
What are the white blood cells that the immune system keeps pumping out in chronic inflammation, leading to prolonged inflammation?
Lymphocytes
In chronic inflammation, what type of white blood cells may end up attacking nearby healthy tissues and organs?
Eosinophils
Which white blood cells are primarily responsible for releasing histamine and other chemicals in response to allergens?
Basophils
Which type of white blood cells may be seen as a threat by the immune system when individuals are overweight and have more visceral fat cells?
Eosinophils
Chronic inflammation is associated with various diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer due to the prolonged activity of which type of white blood cells?
Lymphocytes
This quiz covers information about inflammation, infection, and the different types of white blood cells involved in the immune response, such as monocytes, lymphocytes, and neutrophils. Test your knowledge on how these cells work to protect the body from pathogens and promote healing.
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