Matching
For each of the descriptions of a component of the innate immune system in questions, select the term that best matches it from the list below (A-J).
-Superoxide anion, hydroxyl radical, or hydrogen peroxide, produced by activated phagocytes
A)Defensin
B)Opsonin
C)Natural antibody
D)Adjuvant
E)Complement
F)Inflammation
G)C-reactive protein
H)Mannose-binding lectin
I)Reactive oxygen intermediate
J)Inducible nitric oxide synthase

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Reactive oxygen intermediates (ROIs) are generated by enzymes in phagocytes, such as phagocyte oxidase and myeloperoxidase
They have unpaired electrons in their outer orbitals and induce oxidative damage to cellular membranes and DNA
ROIs can kill microbes, but they also damage host cells.

Matching for Each of the Descriptions of a Component of the the Innate