Learning Objectives for "The Innate Immune System: Pathogen-Associated Molecular Patterns (PAMPs), Pattern-Recognition Receptors, and Cytokines"

After completing this section you should be able to perform the following objectives.

1.* State the function of the following as they relate to innate immunity.

A. pathogen-associated molecular patterns

B. pattern-recognition receptors

C. endocytic pattern-recognition receptors

D. signaling pattern-recognition receptors

E. toll-like receptors

F. NOD1 and NOD2

2. Describe the following:

a. cytokines

b. chemokines

c. interferons

3. Describe how an overactive innate immune response to bacterial cell wall components can trigger SIRS.

(*) or (**) = possible discussion question

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