IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

IMMUNITY INNATE AND ADAPTIVE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are part of the nonspecific defence (innate immune system) against diseases?
A
B cells
B
T cells
C
Plasma cells
D
Macrophages
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Neutrophil Granulocyte. Innate Immune System. Monospecific Antibody. Macrophage. Immune Response. Tissues. Infectious Agent. Phagocytosis.

Detailed explanation-2: -A non-specific immune cell is an immune cell (such as a macrophage, neutrophil, or dendritic cell) that responds to many antigens, not just one antigen. Non-specific immune cells function in the first line of defense against infection or injury.

Detailed explanation-3: -Macrophages are effector cells of the innate immune system that phagocytose bacteria and secrete both pro-inflammatory and antimicrobial mediators. In addition, macrophages play an important role in eliminating diseased and damaged cells through their programmed cell death.

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