8. Cells of the Immune System

Question 1

Functions of neutrophils

Answer 1

Phagocytosis
Degranulation
Neutrophil Extracellular Trap

Question 2

Functions of eosinophils

Answer 2

Degranulation
Protein trigger inflammatory response
Protect against parasites

Question 3

Functions of basophils

Answer 3

Inflammation and allergic response

Question 4

What is the difference between basophils and mast cells?

Answer 4

Basophils are in circulation

Mast cells are in tissue

Question 5

What is the only lymphoid cell that acts innately?

Answer 5

Natural killer cells

Question 6

Functions of antibodies

Answer 6

Neutralisation
Clumping
Uptake of pathogen by macrophages