phagocytic cells Flashcards

1
Q

What are phagocytic cells?

A

Cells that can engulf and digest foreign particles, bacteria, and dying cells.

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2
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True or False: Phagocytic cells are a type of immune cell.

A

True

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3
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Which of the following is a primary type of phagocytic cell? (A) Neurons (B) Macrophages (C) Erythrocytes

A

B) Macrophages

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4
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Fill in the blank: Phagocytosis is the process by which phagocytic cells ______ foreign particles.

A

engulf

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5
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What is the role of neutrophils in the immune response?

A

Neutrophils are the first responders to sites of infection and are key players in phagocytosis.

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6
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True or False: Dendritic cells are involved in antigen presentation after phagocytosis.

A

True

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7
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What is the main function of macrophages?

A

To engulf and digest pathogens, dead cells, and debris.

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8
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Which type of phagocytic cell is known for its role in chronic inflammation?

A

Macrophages

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9
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What is the term for the recognition of pathogens by phagocytic cells?

A

Pattern recognition

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10
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Fill in the blank: Phagocytic cells can be activated by ______, which enhances their ability to fight infections.

A

cytokines

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11
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What type of immune response do phagocytic cells primarily participate in?

A

Innate immune response

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12
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True or False: Phagocytic cells can only ingest bacteria.

A

False

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13
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What is the process called when phagocytes move towards a chemical signal?

A

Chemotaxis

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14
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Which phagocytic cells are derived from monocytes?

A

Macrophages and dendritic cells

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15
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What is the role of lysosomes in phagocytic cells?

A

To contain enzymes that digest engulfed materials.

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16
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Fill in the blank: The process of phagocytosis involves the formation of ______ around the particle.

A

phagosome

17
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What is the function of the phagolysosome?

A

To fuse the phagosome with lysosomes for digestion of the engulfed material.

18
Q

Which phagocytic cell is primarily involved in the clearance of apoptotic cells?

A

Macrophages

19
Q

True or False: Phagocytosis can only occur in the presence of antibodies.

A

False

20
Q

What do we call the ability of phagocytic cells to recognize and bind to pathogens?

A

Opsonization

21
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Which cytokine is known to enhance the phagocytic activity of neutrophils?

A

Interleukin-8 (IL-8)

22
Q

Fill in the blank: During an immune response, phagocytic cells can produce ______ to recruit more immune cells.

A

chemokines

23
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What is the significance of phagocytic cells in tissue repair?

A

They help clear debris and promote healing by releasing growth factors.

24
Q

True or False: Phagocytic cells are only important during infections.

A

False

25
Q

What is the function of eosinophils in relation to phagocytosis?

A

Eosinophils are involved in the defense against parasites and play a role in allergic reactions.

26
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Which type of phagocytic cell is most abundant in the bloodstream?

A

Neutrophils