How will you differentiate innate and adaptive immunity?

Q: 48. Which of the following membrane proteins allows the immune system to recognize invading microbes…

A: Need to find which of the following options is correct, membrane protein that allows immune system…

Q: 6. What process generates the millions of different antigen receptors found on B and T cells?

A: Both B cells and T cells have millions of different antigens, the data for which is too much to be…

Q: 12. Why do we have an immune system? Why do we need an immune system?

A: An organism's immune system is a sophisticated and highly specialised network of cells, tissues, and…

Q: 8. Where are the antigens that T cells recognize and bind to?

A: Antigen is a substance that enters the body and starts a process that can cause disease. The body…

Q: .In some viral infections, interferons, which are hydrophilic, are secreted by some white blood…

A: The immune system has numerous types of immune cells such as macrophages, dendritic cells,…

Q: IV. Evaluate the following interactions between body systems. Choose the letter of the correct…

A: Digestive System:  The gastrointestinal tract, as well as the digestive organs that support it, make…

Q: 1. Compare and contrast MHC I and MHC II

A: Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC): MHC stands for Major Histocompatibility Complex, which is a…

Q: 1. List and describe 4 examples of barrier defenses.

A: Introduction  Natural barriers and the immune system protect the body against infection-causing…

Q: . What part of an antibody binds to antigens? - [ ] Fc domain - [ ] Variable region - [ ] Heavy…

A: Antibodies (Ab), also known as immunoglobulins (Ig), are big proteins generated by B-cells that help…

Q: 4. Describe how macrophage polarization is used in wound healing. Which cytokines are up and down…

A: Macrophage polarization is the process by which macrophage generate definite effective phenotype as…

Q: Contrast the Primary and Secondary Antibody Responses. How do these differences allow for…

A: Antibody response is the reaction between antibodies produced by the immune cells and the antigens…

Q: 4. Three major activation pathways of the complement system. Bridging the innate vs adaptive…

A: The complement system is a complex system of proteins and enzymes that work together to help the…

Q: 9. After binding to an antigen, T cells activate and differentiate into one of three cell types.…

A: Answer : T cell divided into three types of T cells when bonded with an antigen these are :…

Q: 4. Define adaptive immunity and describe how it differs from innate immunity.

A: Introduction:- Immunity is a complicated biological system with the ability to recognise and accept…

Q: Which of the following will not be affected by complete irrediation (destruction) of the red bone…

A: There are 3 main components:- erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and…

Q: 2. In what types of diseases have MSCs been used to modulate the immune response?

A: Multipotent stem cells known as mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) may develop into a number of cell…

Q: 4. Under the microscope is a slide of healthy blood (left) compared with that from an inherited…

A: BLOOD:- Blood is connective tissue. It is the softest connective tissue.  Blood divides into two…

Q: 2.Describe the relationship between physical activity and immune function and disease…

A: The ability of the organism to recognize and differentiate between the self and non-self particles…

Q: 3. What are vaccines, and what do they have to do with the immune system?

A: Our immune system is necessary for survival. Without an immune system, our body would be vulnerable…

Q: 2. After being bitten by a poisonous snake, a patient will receive a mixture of antibodies against…

A: When an individual is bitten by a deadly snake, the poison can deliver dangerous physiological…

Q: 1. Cytotoxic T cells are immune cells that can eliminate viral infections. (a) Briefly describe one…

A: Introduction Cytotoxic T cells are killer cells that directly destroy foreign cells and abnormal…

Q: 3. The inflammatory response: What is it, and what are the symptoms?

A: Introduction The body is protected from the invasion of foreign antigens by several layers of immune…

Q: 1. Describe how antibodies can be used to determine if a person has immunity against a disease. 2.…

A: The first part of the question is asking about the role of antibodies in determining a person's…

Defense Mechanism

Circumstances influence and compel people to behave in a certain way. One such behavior is a defense mechanism. It is employed by people to escape from unpleasant circumstances, thoughts and actions. Defense mechanisms are, thus, psychological strategies that help to avert and avoid unwanted feelings such as guilt or shame and situations such as threat and danger.