Name the primary components of the innate immune response.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the main elements that constitute the innate immune response, highlighting the body's first line of defense against pathogens.
Answer
Physical barriers, phagocytic cells, NK cells, inflammation, complement system, cytokines.
The primary components of the innate immune response include physical barriers (such as skin and mucous membranes), phagocytic cells (neutrophils, monocytes, macrophages), natural killer cells, inflammatory response, complement system, and cytokines.
Answer for screen readers
The primary components of the innate immune response include physical barriers (such as skin and mucous membranes), phagocytic cells (neutrophils, monocytes, macrophages), natural killer cells, inflammatory response, complement system, and cytokines.
More Information
The innate immune response to pathogens is rapid and non-specific. It serves as the body's first line of defense and operates independently of prior exposure to an invader.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the components of the innate immune system with those of the adaptive immune system, which includes lymphocytes like T cells and B cells.
Sources
- Components of Innate Immune System - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Innate Immunity - Merck Manual Consumer Version - merckmanuals.com
- Innate immunity (article) | Immune system - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
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