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Where are lymphoid nodules typically found?
Where are lymphoid nodules typically found?
- Kidneys and liver
- Brain and spinal cord
- Muscles and bones
- Respiratory and digestive tracts (correct)
What is the function of tonsils in the immune system?
What is the function of tonsils in the immune system?
- Producing red blood cells
- Regulating body temperature
- Developing immunity to oral pathogens (correct)
- Filtering toxins from the blood
Which organ is known as the 'filter of the Blood'?
Which organ is known as the 'filter of the Blood'?
- Spleen (correct)
- Pancreas
- Gallbladder
- Thyroid
What type of cells are present in lymph nodes to kill pathogens?
What type of cells are present in lymph nodes to kill pathogens?
What do afferent lymphatic vessels do in relation to lymph nodes?
What do afferent lymphatic vessels do in relation to lymph nodes?
What is the main function of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
What is the main function of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
Which immune response is slower to develop but highly specific and effective at attacking a wide variety of pathogens?
Which immune response is slower to develop but highly specific and effective at attacking a wide variety of pathogens?
Which of the following accurately describes the lymphatic system's function?
Which of the following accurately describes the lymphatic system's function?
What is the role of natural killer cells in the immune system?
What is the role of natural killer cells in the immune system?
Which of the following statements about lymph nodes is true?
Which of the following statements about lymph nodes is true?
Which protein puts holes in the membranes of infected cells?
Which protein puts holes in the membranes of infected cells?
Which of the following statements about the structure of lymphatic vessels is correct?
Which of the following statements about the structure of lymphatic vessels is correct?
What signaling molecule allows nearby cells to communicate in the immune system?
What signaling molecule allows nearby cells to communicate in the immune system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the immune system's defense mechanisms?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the immune system's defense mechanisms?
Which innate immune cell is attracted via chemotaxis and acts like reinforcements?
Which innate immune cell is attracted via chemotaxis and acts like reinforcements?
Which of the following statements about leukocytes is correct?
Which of the following statements about leukocytes is correct?
What type of immunity involves lymphoid follicles on the bronchi effective against inhaled pathogens?
What type of immunity involves lymphoid follicles on the bronchi effective against inhaled pathogens?
Which of the following statements about B cells is correct?
Which of the following statements about B cells is correct?
Which pathway forms pores in the plasma membrane as part of the complement system in the immune response?
Which pathway forms pores in the plasma membrane as part of the complement system in the immune response?
What triggers vasodilation and increased capillary permeability during an inflammatory response?
What triggers vasodilation and increased capillary permeability during an inflammatory response?
Which cells become effective against virally infected cells by releasing the Fas ligand or perforins?
Which cells become effective against virally infected cells by releasing the Fas ligand or perforins?
What type of immunity is continuously working and includes skin, sweat, and normal flora as key components?
What type of immunity is continuously working and includes skin, sweat, and normal flora as key components?
What is the main function of Helper T cells?
What is the main function of Helper T cells?
What is the primary function of Cytotoxic T cells?
What is the primary function of Cytotoxic T cells?
What type of immunity is resistance to a pathogen that is acquired?
What type of immunity is resistance to a pathogen that is acquired?
Which antibody class is mainly associated with allergic reactions and anaphylaxis?
Which antibody class is mainly associated with allergic reactions and anaphylaxis?
What is the main characteristic of IgA antibodies?
What is the main characteristic of IgA antibodies?
Which cell type is responsible for flushing out parasites after being labeled by IgE?
Which cell type is responsible for flushing out parasites after being labeled by IgE?
What is the mechanism through which cytotoxic T cells kill target cells?
What is the mechanism through which cytotoxic T cells kill target cells?
How do B cells recognize antigens compared to T cells?
How do B cells recognize antigens compared to T cells?
What is the primary function of memory B cells?
What is the primary function of memory B cells?
What is the primary role of Regulatory T cells in the immune system?
What is the primary role of Regulatory T cells in the immune system?
What is a key characteristic of the HIV virus that makes developing a vaccine challenging?
What is a key characteristic of the HIV virus that makes developing a vaccine challenging?
In a Type 3 hypersensitivity reaction, where do antigen-antibody complexes accumulate, causing inflammation?
In a Type 3 hypersensitivity reaction, where do antigen-antibody complexes accumulate, causing inflammation?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by a rapid response involving mast cell degranulation and is treated with antihistamines and epinephrine?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by a rapid response involving mast cell degranulation and is treated with antihistamines and epinephrine?
In the context of organ transplantation, what is the significance of matching MHC alleles between the donor and recipient?
In the context of organ transplantation, what is the significance of matching MHC alleles between the donor and recipient?
What is a potential reason for the lower incidence of autoimmune diseases in countries with high rates of infectious diseases?
What is a potential reason for the lower incidence of autoimmune diseases in countries with high rates of infectious diseases?
What is a potential complication of cancer that involves the immune system?
What is a potential complication of cancer that involves the immune system?
