1. What is one mechanism by which inflammation is prevented in mucosal tissues?
Use CD4 Treg to turn off inflammatory T cells, this mechanism use a cytokine IL-10 that prevent the inflammation in mucosal tissues by turning off the production of inflammatory cytokines.
2. Why is it essential for the health of an organism to tightly control inflammation in the gut?
It is essential for the health of an organism to tightly control the inflammation in the gut because if a person has an inflammatory condition such as celiac disease, it will lead to problems such as not being able to absorb food properly, diarrhea and stomach pains.
3. What are two differences between intestinal macrophages and macrophages found at non-mucosal sites?
Intestinal
Use CD4 Treg to turn off inflammatory T cells, this mechanism use a cytokine IL-10 that prevent the inflammation in mucosal tissues by turning off the production of inflammatory cytokines.
2. Why is it essential for the health of an organism to tightly control inflammation in the gut?
It is essential for the health of an organism to tightly control the inflammation in the gut because if a person has an inflammatory condition such as celiac disease, it will lead to problems such as not being able to absorb food properly, diarrhea and stomach pains.
3. What are two differences between intestinal macrophages and macrophages found at non-mucosal sites?
Intestinal