Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

21. The Immune System

Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs)

Anatomy & Physiology

21. The Immune System

Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs)

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Which type of pattern recognition receptor when bound to MAMPs triggers the formation of the inflammasome?

NOD-Like Receptors.

RIG-Like Receptors.

Toll-Like Receptors.

C-Type Lectin Receptors.

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Understand the role of pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) in the immune system. PRRs are proteins capable of recognizing molecules frequently found in pathogens, known as microbe-associated molecular patterns (MAMPs).

Identify the different types of PRRs mentioned: NOD-Like Receptors, RIG-Like Receptors, Toll-Like Receptors, and C-Type Lectin Receptors. Each of these receptors has a specific function and location within the cell.

Focus on the function of NOD-Like Receptors (NLRs). These are intracellular receptors that detect MAMPs and other danger signals within the cytoplasm of the cell.

Learn about the inflammasome, a multiprotein complex that is formed in response to the activation of certain NLRs. The inflammasome plays a crucial role in the activation of inflammatory responses.

Conclude that when NOD-Like Receptors bind to MAMPs, they trigger the formation of the inflammasome, leading to the activation of inflammatory pathways.