34. Intro to immunity part 3

Question 1

which cells are the hallmark of acute inflammation

Answer 1

neutrophils

Question 2

the acute phase response is produced by what organ

Answer 2

liver

Question 3

what is the acute phase response mediated by

Answer 3

liver hepatocytes

Question 4

is the acute inflammation response innate, adaptive or both

Answer 4

innate

Question 5

what are CRPs and what do they do

Answer 5

C Reactive Proteins
A major acute phase protein in humans
Used as a marker for inflammation
Functions as an Opsonin to enhance bacterial cell phagocytosis