19. Innate Immunity

Which granulocyte is the first to respond to an infection, has hydrolytic enzymes in its granules, and possesses the ability of phagocytosis?

Which of the following is a phagocytic cell found in the human body?

Which of the following answers are characteristics or roles of granulocytes?

White blood cells are referred to as _________.

Two immune cells have very similar functions. Both immune cells release histamine and induce inflammation. However, _________ cells reside in specific tissues, while _________ cells travel through the blood stream.

In type I allergic reactions, antibodies are produced and bind to:

Granulocytes:

Which of the following is false regarding histamine?

a. Histamine is a vasodilator

b. Histamine increases vascular permeability

c. Histamine is a pro-inflammatory factor

d. Histamine is a pyrogen

e. Histamine is released by leukocytes

Indicate which statements are true. Correct all false statements by changing the underlined words.

__________ Phagocytes exhibit chemotaxis toward a pathogen.

Indicate which statements are true. Correct all false statements by changing the underlined words.

__________ NETs are webs produced by neutrophils to trap microbes.

Classify each defense as either first-line, second-line cellular, or second-line molecular:

Inflammation

Neutrophils

Skin

Antimicrobial peptides

Lysozyme

Stomach acid

Eosinophils

Fever

Complement proteins

Mucus

Iron-binding proteins

Phagocytosis

Which of the following would you expect to see increased in circulation in a patient suffering from allergies? Select all that apply.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.