Microbial Molecules Detected by Phagocytes Are Called

question 70

Multiple Choice

Microbial molecules detected by phagocytes are called

• A) TLRs.
• B) NODs.
• C) PAMPs.
• D) leukotrienes.
• E) prostaglandins.

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Definitions:

Filtration Slits

Narrow gaps between the podocytes in the glomerulus of the kidney through which filtration of blood plasma occurs.

Podocytes

Highly specialized cells in the kidney that wrap around capillaries of the glomerulus, involved in filtration of blood to form urine.

Renal Corpuscles

The initial filtering component of a nephron in the kidney, consisting of a glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.