Nonspecific Defenses of the Host Flashcards
Chapter 16
1
Q
Opsonization?
A
The coating of microorganisms with certain plasma proteins to promote attachment and phagocytosis.
2
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Phagocytosis?
A
The ingestion of microorganisms or particulate matter by a cell. Phagocytosis is a means by which the body counters infection.
3
Q
Complement acts in sequence called a?
A
cascade
4
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The complement pathway that does not involve antibodies is called?
A
The alternative pathway
5
Q
A group of at least 20 proteins found in blood serum is?
A
Complement
6
Q
Lymphocytes and Monocytes do not have …. in their cytoplasm?
A
granules
7
Q
…… controls body temperature?
A
Hypothalamus
8
Q
Neutrophils?
A
Granulocytes, are important in phagocytosis.
9
Q
Mature into macrophages?
A
Monocytes
