During contraction, all of the following happen, EXCEPT:
Question 6 options:
The H/M line disappears
The Z-lines move closer together
The A-Bands get shorter
The I-Bands get shorter
The A-Bands get shorter
A decreased afterload would have the following affect:
Question 7 options:
Pulmonary edema would develop
Left ventricle would dilate
Heart would contract more quickly
Heart would contract more quickly
Apart from lymphocytes, which type makes up the HIGHEST percentage of white cells in
the blood in adults?
Monocytes
Eosinophils
Neutrophils
Basophils
neutrophils
In order to generate immunologic memory, lymphocytes that recognize an antigen must
________.
What is opsonization?
The way cells "call" other cells toward them
Binding of substances to bacteria that help it hide from phagocytes
Binding of substances to bacteria to make it more attractive to phagocytes
Sugars that coat the outside of bacteria
Binding of substances to bacteria to make it more attractive to phagocytes
Which one of these statements about Toll-like receptors is correct?
, The are damage-associated molecular patterns
They are pathogen-associated molecular patterns
They are pattern-recognition receptors
They are expressed only on macrophages and dendritic cells
they are pattern- recognition receptors
Which of the following explains WHY we see swelling during acute inflammation?
Increased leakiness of blood vessels
Increased blood flow to the area
Increased clotting
Increased stimulation of nerve endings
blood rushing to damaged area
A molecule called HSP-70 is released by injured cells, and causes inflammation by
stimulating TLR-2. Based on these findings, what is HSP-70?
It is a DAMP
It is a TLR
It is a PRR
It is a PAMP
DAMP
What is special about the Lectin Complement Pathway?
It is purely part of the innate immune system
It's only found in humans
It can be activated by either with antibody or without antibody
It is purely part of the adaptive immune system
It is purely part of the adaptive immune system
After an innate immune response has taken place, what is the cell that is considered to
be the bridge between innate and adaptive immunity called?
A B cell
An endothelial cell
A dendritic cell
A macrophage
dendritic cell
Granulocytes include neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils