The Immune System

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What are the two types of immunity?

Innate immunity and adaptive immunity

What are the two main components of innate immunity?

Neutrophils and macrophages

What are the two main components of adaptive immunity?

B cells and T cells

What are the receptors on B cells called?

B cell antigen receptors Signup and view all the answers

What are the receptors on T cells called?

T cell antigen receptors Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of BAFF?

Controls B cell maturation and survival Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of IL-7?

Promotes upregulation of prosurvival/anti-apoptotic molecules Signup and view all the answers

What are the main subsets of Th cells?

Th1, Th2, Th17 Signup and view all the answers

What are the main subsets of innate lymphoid cells (ILCs)?

ILC1, ILC2, ILC3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of neutrophils in innate immunity?

Recognition by DAMPs/PAMPs and production of NETs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cells in the immune system?

The purpose of cells in the immune system is to protect the body against pathogens and foreign substances. Signup and view all the answers

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What are some examples of foreign substances that the immune system protects against?

Some examples of foreign substances that the immune system protects against are bacteria, viruses, and toxins. Signup and view all the answers

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