What happens when a dendritic cell detects a pathogen? Group of answer choices the dendritic cell will cause agglutination of the pathogen cells the dendritic cell secretes antibodies the dendritic cell will produce immunoglobin the dendritic cell consumes the pathogen by phagocytosis

Q: A childhood infection with the viral disease mumps could provide which sort of immunity? Group of…

A: A childhood infection with the viral disease mumps could provide which sort of immunity? Ans :…

Q: What body structure is the site of T cell maturation?

A: T cells are also known as T lymphocytes are a type of white blood cells which are essential for…

Q: Where do T-cells proliferate and mature? Group of answer choices Small intestine Liver Thymus Red…

A: Introduction: The lymphoreticular system comprises of different set of cells. These cells includes,…

Q: What feature of the skin creates a physical barrier to microbial invasion? Group of answer choices…

A: Introduction:- The covering, or integument, of the body's surface that simultaneously offers…

Q: Why do immune complexes form only when an antigen is soluble?

A: The immune system of the body protects the individual from the attack of external pathogens. The…

Q: Match each component of the immune system that we studied to its role in defending you against…

A: There are mainly two type of immunity; innate immunity and adaptive immunity. Innate immunity also…

Q: Which of the following cell functions in the immune response in the skin?     Merkel cell…

A: Skin is a protective envelope around the body and is a part of integumentary system. It comprises of…

Q: Epithelial tissue covers surfaces and lines cavities. This is the ___ line of defense.…

A: Immune system is responsible for killing the foreign body present in our body.

Q: Which is NOT part of innate immunity? Group of answer choices antibodies and cytotoxic T-cell…

A: Innate, or nonspecific, immunity is the defense system with which you were born. It protects you…

Q: The immune cell that would expand most during a parasitic infection would be?     neutrophil…

A: There is a crucial function for the immune system: it defends the body from infectious chemicals,…

Q: Choose all the answers that are true. The lymphatic system helps to protect the body Inflammation…

A: Lymph does not contain Red blood cells. It only contains White blood cells. The lymphatic system is…

Q: Pattern Reduced gene Displays recognition Cytokines expression protein synthesis PAMPS receptors…

A: An antigen is any molecule that stimulates an immune response. So PAMPs Ara type of antigen that may…

Q: Question 9 7 pts Part of the complement system of defense is opsonization. This process causes holes…

A: Part of the complement system of defense is opsonization. This process coats the pathogen exterior…

Q: Which cell type would likely be the first to attack a tumor even though it does not have specific…

A: To identify Which cell type would likely be the first to attack a tumor even though it does not have…

Q: Which of the following steps are part of the processing of antigen by immune cells? Select all that…

A: Antigen processing It is also called the cytosolic pathway. It i.s an immunological process which…

Q: Which are the following ARE NOT cells found in the INNATE branch of the immune system? Macrophages…

A: Numerous different organisms live inside people. Microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and…

Q: Diagram of MHC Class Label the diagram of the membrane-bound histocompatibility complex molecule,…

A: MHC stands for major histocompatibility complex. Genes of MHC are located on chromosome six in…

Q: Which one of the following is not considered a phagocytic cell? Group of answer choices platelets…

A: Blood is a chief body fluid of the circulatory system which play important role in transportation of…

Q: If a potential antigen is too small to be recognized by the immune system, can it be made to be…

A: Within the intricate web of our immune system lies a fascinating phenomenon that enables otherwise…

Q: Click and drag each characteristic into the appropriate category based on the lymphocyte it…

A: Each characteristic based on lymphocytes is placed into the appropriate category below in the table.

Q: Could you please help me identify this diagram?

A: Tonsils: Lymphocytes and other white blood cells gather and reside in Secondary Lymphoid Organs-…

Q: Which of the following best describes the function of IgA antibodies? O Allergy response O Defense…

A: IgA antibodies play a crucial role in the defense against pathogens at mucosal surfaces, such as…

Q: This cell type is thought to initiate the demyelination associated with MS       T cell…

A: The central nervous system (CNS) is composed of brain and spinal cord that is the main component of…

Q: Which is not a second-line, non-specific defense? inflammation IgA on mucous membranes…

A: Immunology is a branch of biology which deals with the study of immune systems and their responses.…

Q: How do activated B cells fight a current infection?

A: Cell mediated immunity: this type of immune response involves activation of helper and cytotoxic T…

Q: Which of the following is not a function of eosinophils? Phagocytosis Antigen presentation…

A: Eosinophils which are also known as the acidophils , are the white blood cells and are one of the…

Q: The first cells which respond to penetration of the skin by a penetrating thorn are:     immune…

A: Skin acts as a protective covering for the body minimising loss of water from the body tissues.…

Q: Which one of the following is a white blood cell that can target cell death of parasites?  Group of…

A: An immune response is a reaction that occurs in an organism to protect the body against a foreign…

Q: Pathogen -Splinter Chemical Macrophage signals Fluid Mast cell Capillary Phagocytosis Red blood…

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Q: In the case of cancer, uncontrolled cell division is a problem because it  Top of Form   lowers…

A: Option 4. Cancerous tumours are brought on by aberrant cells that keep on proliferating. Unchecked…

Q: Cytokines are released by phagocytes to initiate inflammation and ____________.     attract more of…

A: When any thing is present on the surface of the cell and binds to it it results in engulfing it and…

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.