PCB 3233 Exam 2 Questions and Correct
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What are two cells that use receptors to distinguish between self and non-self
cells? - ANSWERS -Macrophages
-NK Cells
C3b is a ligand for - ANSWERS Macrophage CR1
CR3 & CR4 - ANSWERS Recognize iC3b & other ligands including LPS
Lectins - ANSWERS Carbohydrates-binding proteins
ex: Mannose & glucose receptors
Scavenger Receptors - ANSWERS Prefer molecules that are negatively charged
like nucleic acids, LPS.
Phagocytic Receptors - ANSWERS Bind directly to microbial surface
components
What do surface receptors promote? - ANSWERS Phagocytosis
PRR's bind to - ANSWERS PAMPs on pathogens
, Receptors that detect microbial products signal what? - ANSWERS -
Macrophage activation
-Cytokine Secretion
Toll-Like Receptors (TLR) - ANSWERS -10 receptors
-Has specificities for several microbial products
TLR-4 - ANSWERS -Senses LPS
-Found on macrophages
What can LPS cause? - ANSWERS Septic Shock
What is LPS known for being? - ANSWERS Endotoxin
What is local accumulation of fluid accompanied by? - ANSWERS Swelling,
redness, heat, & pain
What does increased dilation cause? - ANSWERS Reduced blood flow
Complement receptors 3&4 (Mac-1, CD11b, CD8) target what? - ANSWERS
Bacteria & Fungi
CD14 binds to what? - ANSWERS -LPS
-Peptidoglycan
Answers (verified answers) | Graded A+ | New
Update 2025 | University of Central Florida
What are two cells that use receptors to distinguish between self and non-self
cells? - ANSWERS -Macrophages
-NK Cells
C3b is a ligand for - ANSWERS Macrophage CR1
CR3 & CR4 - ANSWERS Recognize iC3b & other ligands including LPS
Lectins - ANSWERS Carbohydrates-binding proteins
ex: Mannose & glucose receptors
Scavenger Receptors - ANSWERS Prefer molecules that are negatively charged
like nucleic acids, LPS.
Phagocytic Receptors - ANSWERS Bind directly to microbial surface
components
What do surface receptors promote? - ANSWERS Phagocytosis
PRR's bind to - ANSWERS PAMPs on pathogens
, Receptors that detect microbial products signal what? - ANSWERS -
Macrophage activation
-Cytokine Secretion
Toll-Like Receptors (TLR) - ANSWERS -10 receptors
-Has specificities for several microbial products
TLR-4 - ANSWERS -Senses LPS
-Found on macrophages
What can LPS cause? - ANSWERS Septic Shock
What is LPS known for being? - ANSWERS Endotoxin
What is local accumulation of fluid accompanied by? - ANSWERS Swelling,
redness, heat, & pain
What does increased dilation cause? - ANSWERS Reduced blood flow
Complement receptors 3&4 (Mac-1, CD11b, CD8) target what? - ANSWERS
Bacteria & Fungi
CD14 binds to what? - ANSWERS -LPS
-Peptidoglycan