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Which of the following cells are attracted to the surface of endothelium by selectins?
Your Answer: Neutrophils
Explanation:Selectins are expressed on the surface of the endothelium. P selectins are released from weibel-palade bodies and E selectins are induced by cytokines (TNF and IL-1). They bind to receptors on the neutrophils called saiyl lewis X.
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This question is part of the following fields:
- Immunology
- Medicine
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Complement system help dispose waste products after which natural process?
Your Answer: Apoptosis
Explanation:The complement system is a part of the immune system that enhances (complements) the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear microbes and damaged cells from an organism or apoptosis. It is part of the innate immune system.
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This question is part of the following fields:
- Immunology
- Medicine
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The process whereby bacterial products interact with plasma factors and cells to produce agents that attract neutrophils to an infected area is called:
Your Answer: Chemotaxis
Explanation:During an inflammatory process many cytokines are produced that act as chemokines to attract neutrophils to the site of inflammation. These include bacterial products, IL-8, C5a and LTB4.
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This question is part of the following fields:
- Immunology
- Medicine
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