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Which cells are involved in the adaptive immune response?
Which cells are involved in the adaptive immune response?
- B lymphocytes
- Natural killer cells
- Dendritic cells
- T lymphocytes (correct)
What is the primary function of dendritic cells in the immune system?
What is the primary function of dendritic cells in the immune system?
- To present antigens to T cells (correct)
- To produce antibodies
- To kill infected cells
- To release inflammatory mediators
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction involves IgE antibodies and mast cell activation?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction involves IgE antibodies and mast cell activation?
- Type 3 hypersensitivity
- Type 2 hypersensitivity
- Type 1 hypersensitivity (correct)
- Type 4 hypersensitivity
Which of the following is NOT a player of innate immunity?
Which of the following is NOT a player of innate immunity?
What is the function of the neutrophil granules?
What is the function of the neutrophil granules?
What is the most common cause of infection in patients with Chronic Granulomatous Disease?
What is the most common cause of infection in patients with Chronic Granulomatous Disease?
What is the defect in innate immunity that causes Chronic Granulomatous Disease?
What is the defect in innate immunity that causes Chronic Granulomatous Disease?
Which cells in our body present self-antigens on MHC-I?
Which cells in our body present self-antigens on MHC-I?
Which cells express MHC-I?
Which cells express MHC-I?
Which cells usually present antigens from extracellular pathogens?
Which cells usually present antigens from extracellular pathogens?
Which cells recognize activating ligands universally expressed on nucleated cells?
Which cells recognize activating ligands universally expressed on nucleated cells?
Which cells of innate immunity fight parasitic infection and contribute to allergic reactions?
Which cells of innate immunity fight parasitic infection and contribute to allergic reactions?
Which cells of innate immunity have additional capabilities for killing microbes, including acidification of phagosome and influx of reactive metals?
Which cells of innate immunity have additional capabilities for killing microbes, including acidification of phagosome and influx of reactive metals?
Which cells of innate immunity recognize peptidoglycan, lipoproteins, and bacterial LPS?
Which cells of innate immunity recognize peptidoglycan, lipoproteins, and bacterial LPS?
Which cells of adaptive immunity produce antibodies and develop in the bone marrow?
Which cells of adaptive immunity produce antibodies and develop in the bone marrow?
What are key signs and symptoms that indicate that someone is (or is likely) experiencing anaphylaxis?
What are key signs and symptoms that indicate that someone is (or is likely) experiencing anaphylaxis?
Why is it so important to recognize and treat anaphylaxis quickly?
Why is it so important to recognize and treat anaphylaxis quickly?
What type of hypersensitivity reaction does anaphylaxis fall under?
What type of hypersensitivity reaction does anaphylaxis fall under?
What are other common causes or triggers for anaphylaxis?
What are other common causes or triggers for anaphylaxis?
Which of the following factors can lead to a failure of self-tolerance and the development of autoimmunity?
Which of the following factors can lead to a failure of self-tolerance and the development of autoimmunity?
What are the main factors involved in the current concepts of immunological tolerance?
What are the main factors involved in the current concepts of immunological tolerance?
Which type of immune reaction is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Which type of immune reaction is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is antibody independent and mediated by T cells?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is antibody independent and mediated by T cells?
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