Types of White Blood Cells and Inflammation Quiz
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Which type of white blood cell is primarily responsible for phagocytosis of bacteria and viruses?

  • Lymphocytes
  • Monocytes
  • Neutrophils (correct)
  • Eosinophils

    • What is the primary function of lymphocytes in the immune system?

  • Recruitment of other immune cells
  • Production of antibodies (correct)
  • Regulation of inflammatory responses
  • Phagocytosis of pathogens

    • Which type of white blood cell is involved in the recruitment and activation of other immune cells during an inflammatory response?

  • Eosinophils
  • Neutrophils
  • Basophils
  • Monocytes (correct)

    • What is the primary function of eosinophils in the immune system?

    <p>Destruction of parasitic infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is responsible for the release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators during an allergic reaction?

    <p>Basophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of plasma cells in the immune system?

    <p>Production of antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is responsible for the recruitment and activation of other immune cells during an inflammatory response?

    <p>Monocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of antibodies in the immune system?

    <p>Neutralization and opsonization of pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of white blood cell is responsible for the destruction of virus-infected cells?

    <p>Natural killer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of basophils in the immune system?

    <p>Release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators</p> Signup and view all the answers

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