Nagelhout 46

Question 1

function of neutrophils (2)

Answer 1

prominent phagocyte of early inflammatory response, release of cytotoxic cytokines, phagocytosis.

presentation of antigen to cells of adaptive immunity

Question 2

function of eosinophils

Answer 2

phagocytosis, release of cytotoxic cytokines degradation of mast cell inflammatory mediators, destruction of parasites

Question 3

function of basophils and mast cells

Answer 3

IgE receptors, release of histamine leukotrienes, cytokines, prostaglandins, and other mediators of inflammation