Multiple Choice
Which of the following is considered a primary physical barrier in the innate immune system?
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19. Innate Immunity
Introduction to Innate Immunity
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Which type of innate immune cell is primarily responsible for destroying harmful bacteria during infection and inflammation?
A
Basophils
B
Eosinophils
C
Lymphocytes
D
Neutrophils
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Understand the role of innate immune cells in the body's first line of defense against infection and inflammation.
Review the functions of each cell type listed: Basophils, Eosinophils, Lymphocytes, and Neutrophils.
Recognize that Basophils are mainly involved in allergic responses and release histamine.
Know that Eosinophils primarily target parasitic infections and contribute to allergic reactions.
Identify Neutrophils as the most abundant innate immune cells that rapidly respond to bacterial infections by engulfing and destroying bacteria through phagocytosis.
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