Human Anatomy and Physiology : Innate Immunity

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Example Question #21 : Innate Immunity

Which of the following is not an example of innate immunity in the body?

Possible Answers:

Stomach acid

Plasma cells

Neutrophils

Skin

Correct answer:

Plasma cells

Explanation:

Innate immunity is a generalized defense system against invading pathogens and foreign materials. In other words, these defenses are already found in the body and do not need to see a pathogen before becoming present. Plasma cells arise from B-lymphocytes, and must interact with an antigen from a pathogen in order to proliferate in the body.

Skin, stomach acid, and granulocytes (such as neutrophils) are constant presences in the body that help defend against pathogens.

Example Question #3 : Help With Other Innate Immunity Physiology

Which of the following does not limit bacterial growth?

Possible Answers:

Increased nutrient availability

Decreased nutrient availability

Immune response

Bacterial cell density

Correct answer:

Increased nutrient availability

Explanation:

Increased nutrient availability would increase bacterial cell growth, while all the other answers decrease ability of bacteria to grow in culture.

Example Question #22 : Innate Immunity

Which of the following is not a part of innate immunity?

Possible Answers:

Skin

Tears

Saliva

Stomach acid

Antibodies 

Correct answer:

Antibodies 

Explanation:

The immune system consists of two components, the innate (non-specific) and the adaptive (specific) arms. These components work together to prevent infection, clear established infections, and to protect against disease or foreign bodies. The innate (non-specific) system consists of barriers, the complement cascade, and other specialized cells. Barriers include saliva, tears, skin, mucous linings, stomach acid, and "good" gut bacteria (this outcompetes bad bacteria). 

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