Immune System Flashcard

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What is the role of an abnormally high body temperature during infection or inflammation?

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It prevents microbial growth.

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What is a stage of inflammation?

Back

Vasodilation.

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What are antigens mostly composed of?

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Proteins.

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Which pathway involves the binding of antibodies IgG and IgM to antigens?

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Classic Pathway.

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Which cells are the first to arrive during inflammation?

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Neutrophils.

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What is the function of transferrin in the immune response?

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Transferrin binds iron, limiting its availability to pathogens.

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What is the significance of increased capillary permeability during inflammation?

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It allows immune cells and proteins to access the affected tissue.

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What type of immune response do B lymphocytes primarily mediate?

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Humoral immune response.

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What is the difference between innate and adaptive immunity?

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Innate immunity is non-specific and immediate, while adaptive immunity is specific and develops over time.

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What is the function of macrophages in the immune system?

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Macrophages engulf and digest pathogens and dead cells.