Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about acquired immunity is accurate?
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19. Innate Immunity
Introduction to Immunity
Multiple Choice
Which antimicrobial protein is primarily responsible for triggering inflammation during the immune response?
A
Histamine
B
Interferon
C
Complement
D
Lysozyme
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the role of each listed molecule in the immune response. Histamine is a compound involved in allergic reactions and vasodilation, but it is not an antimicrobial protein.
Step 2: Recognize that Interferons are proteins that help interfere with viral replication inside host cells, acting as signaling molecules rather than directly triggering inflammation.
Step 3: Know that Lysozyme is an enzyme that breaks down bacterial cell walls, providing antimicrobial activity but not primarily responsible for triggering inflammation.
Step 4: Identify that the Complement system consists of a group of antimicrobial proteins that, when activated, enhance inflammation by recruiting immune cells and promoting the inflammatory response.
Step 5: Conclude that among the options, the Complement system is the antimicrobial protein complex primarily responsible for triggering inflammation during the immune response.
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