Immune & Inflammation Response ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the key components of the innate immune response? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Physical, chemical, cellular, and molecular defenses that provide rapid
protection against infection.
What are the four cardinal signs of inflammation? - CORRECT ANSWERS Redness,
warmth, swelling, and pain.
What distinguishes acute inflammation from chronic inflammation? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Acute inflammation is short-term and resolves quickly, while chronic
inflammation lasts for days to years and may be self-perpetuating.
What role do corticosteroids play in the immune response? - CORRECT ANSWERS They
are used to treat various disorders, including autoimmune diseases and allergies, but can cause
side effects like immunosuppression.
What is the primary function of B and T lymphocytes in the adaptive immune response? -
CORRECT ANSWERS B lymphocytes produce antibodies, while T lymphocytes help kill
infected cells and regulate the immune response.
What are the main types of antigens recognized by the adaptive immune system? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Foreign antigens, tumor antigens, and self-antigens.
What is the role of antigen-presenting cells (APCs)? - CORRECT ANSWERS APCs, such
as macrophages and dendritic cells, present antigens to lymphocytes to stimulate an immune
response.
, What triggers the inflammatory response? - CORRECT ANSWERS Injury or infection,
which can be caused by external factors like trauma or internal factors like disease.
What is the Mononuclear Phagocyte System (MPS)? - CORRECT ANSWERS A system
composed of the thymus gland, lymphatic tissue, leukocytes, and lymphocytes that plays a role
in immune defense.
What is the function of neutrophils in the immune response? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Neutrophils are the predominant phagocytic cells in the early inflammatory
response.
How do eosinophils contribute to the immune response? - CORRECT ANSWERS They
release products that control inflammation and kill parasitic organisms, and are involved in
allergic reactions.
What is the significance of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)? - CORRECT
ANSWERS MHC distinguishes between self-cells and foreign cells, playing a crucial role
in the immune response.
What are the potential side effects of corticosteroids? - CORRECT ANSWERS Adrenal
suppression, immunosuppression, psychiatric reactions, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis,
glaucoma, skin thinning, Cushing's syndrome, and peptic ulcers.
What is the difference between glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Glucocorticoids primarily affect metabolism and inflammation, while
mineralocorticoids regulate sodium and water balance.
What is the role of mast cells in the immune response? - CORRECT ANSWERS Mast
cells are involved in acute inflammation and allergic reactions, releasing histamine and other
mediators.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the key components of the innate immune response? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Physical, chemical, cellular, and molecular defenses that provide rapid
protection against infection.
What are the four cardinal signs of inflammation? - CORRECT ANSWERS Redness,
warmth, swelling, and pain.
What distinguishes acute inflammation from chronic inflammation? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Acute inflammation is short-term and resolves quickly, while chronic
inflammation lasts for days to years and may be self-perpetuating.
What role do corticosteroids play in the immune response? - CORRECT ANSWERS They
are used to treat various disorders, including autoimmune diseases and allergies, but can cause
side effects like immunosuppression.
What is the primary function of B and T lymphocytes in the adaptive immune response? -
CORRECT ANSWERS B lymphocytes produce antibodies, while T lymphocytes help kill
infected cells and regulate the immune response.
What are the main types of antigens recognized by the adaptive immune system? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Foreign antigens, tumor antigens, and self-antigens.
What is the role of antigen-presenting cells (APCs)? - CORRECT ANSWERS APCs, such
as macrophages and dendritic cells, present antigens to lymphocytes to stimulate an immune
response.
, What triggers the inflammatory response? - CORRECT ANSWERS Injury or infection,
which can be caused by external factors like trauma or internal factors like disease.
What is the Mononuclear Phagocyte System (MPS)? - CORRECT ANSWERS A system
composed of the thymus gland, lymphatic tissue, leukocytes, and lymphocytes that plays a role
in immune defense.
What is the function of neutrophils in the immune response? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Neutrophils are the predominant phagocytic cells in the early inflammatory
response.
How do eosinophils contribute to the immune response? - CORRECT ANSWERS They
release products that control inflammation and kill parasitic organisms, and are involved in
allergic reactions.
What is the significance of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)? - CORRECT
ANSWERS MHC distinguishes between self-cells and foreign cells, playing a crucial role
in the immune response.
What are the potential side effects of corticosteroids? - CORRECT ANSWERS Adrenal
suppression, immunosuppression, psychiatric reactions, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis,
glaucoma, skin thinning, Cushing's syndrome, and peptic ulcers.
What is the difference between glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Glucocorticoids primarily affect metabolism and inflammation, while
mineralocorticoids regulate sodium and water balance.
What is the role of mast cells in the immune response? - CORRECT ANSWERS Mast
cells are involved in acute inflammation and allergic reactions, releasing histamine and other
mediators.
