Tests for Efficacy and Defects of Innate Immunity

Which type of cells secrete fatty acids and defensins in sweat as part of the first line of defense?

What is the function of surfactants secreted by type II pneumocytes in the respiratory tract as a part of the first line of defense?

Which of the following is a component of the first line of defense in the gastrointestinal tract due to its role in secreting antimicrobial peptides?

What is the main function of Tamm-Horsfall protein (THP) in the genitourinary tract as a part of the first line of defense?

What is the primary function of the body's first line of defense?

Which of the following is a non-cellular component of the innate immune system?

What is the main principle involved in pathogen recognition by innate cells?

How does the innate immune system affect the adaptive immune system?

Which type of interferons is primarily involved in antiviral defense?

Which type of interferon is also involved in defenses against intracellular pathogens, but is associated more with cellular immunity?

Which cardinal sign is associated with increased blood flow and erythema?

What does NBT (Nitro Blue Tetrazolium) measure in phagocytes?

Which type of cells express CD56, but not TCR, and are a special type of T cells?

What is the primary function of type III interferons?

Which cellular component of innate immunity is primarily responsible for the process of phagocytosis?

Which type of receptor found on innate cells is responsible for recognizing pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs)?

Which major signal transduction pathway is involved in the innate immune response and activation of inflammatory genes?

Which specific type of enzyme is involved in the intracellular killing by phagocytes?

Which cellular component of innate immunity is primarily responsible for secreting proinflammatory cytokines to recruit other immune cells to the site of infection?

Which type of interferons are primarily involved in antiviral defense?

What is the main function of natural killer (NK) cells?

What is the role of type III interferons in the immune system?

Which cells express CD56, but not T-cell receptor, and are a special type of T cells?

Which type of interferon is associated more with cellular immunity and defenses against intracellular pathogens?

Which receptor is activated by IL-12, IFN-, TNF-, IL-15, and possesses Fc receptor FcRIII (CD16) for Antibody Dependent Cellular Cytotoxicity (ADCC)?

Which cell is involved in NK Cell - Adaptive Killing Function and possesses the inducible expression of FasL and releases perforin/granzyme?

What is the primary function of Apoptosis in immunity?

Which process leads to the activation of Fas+ target cells and eventually results in Cell Death via Fas/FasL Apoptosis?

What is the role of FasL in inducing cell death?

Which type of cells are responsible for secreting fatty acids and defensins in sweat as part of the first line of defense?

Which type of cells are known for their rapid response and non-specific receptors encoded in the germ line?

Which type of cells are responsible for antigen presentation and are part of the first line of defense in the skin?

Which type of cells are involved in the flushing action of urine as part of the first line of defense in the genitourinary tract?

Which type of cells are known for their ability to secrete TNF-α and IL-8 as part of the innate immune response?

Which of the following is a protein secreted by Paneth cells in the gastrointestinal tract as a part of the first line of defense?

Which protein is primarily involved in the lubrication of alveoli and binding of pathogens for phagocytosis in the respiratory tract?

Which protein is known for its antimicrobial and immunomodulatory functions in the genitourinary tract?

Which protein is secreted by sweat glands as part of the first line of defense?

What type of proteins are predominantly secreted by Paneth cells in the gastrointestinal tract as a part of innate immunity?

Which type of interferon is primarily involved in antiviral defense?

What is the function of C-reactive protein as part of the innate immune system?

Which type of cells secrete defensins as part of the first line of defense?

What is the primary role of acute phase proteins in the innate immune system?

What is measured by NBT (Nitro Blue Tetrazolium) in phagocytes?

Which cellular component of innate immunity is primarily responsible for secreting antimicrobial peptides?

What is the primary function of defensins secreted by various cells in innate immunity?

Which enzyme is involved in the process of intracellular killing by phagocytes?

Which specific non-cellular component plays a role in preventing pathogens from binding to host cell receptors?

Which protein plays a role in opsonization and subsequent phagocytosis of pathogens?

Which protein is secreted by type II pneumocytes in the respiratory tract as part of the first line of defense?

Which non-enzymatic protein contributes to the protection of mucosal surfaces in the gastrointestinal tract?

Which protein functions by binding iron ions and thereby inhibiting bacterial growth?

Which non-enzymatic protein contributes to the regulation of the complement system and phagocytosis?

Which protein contributes to the process of opsonization and phagocytosis and also has antimicrobial properties?