2 Lymphatics and Immunity Flashcards
What are the two main classifications of immunity?
Innate
Adaptive
Lymphocytes developed to combat a specific pathogen are classified as innate or adaptive?
Adaptive
What are the short-lived first responders of the immune system?
Neutrophils
Macrophages are also known as what?
Histiocytes
Macrophages are differentiated from what type of cell?
Monocytes
What family of cells produce the cytokines?
Dendritic cells
List the five major classes of Immunoglobulin:
A, D, E, G, M
Does the variable region of a complete immunoglobulin connect to the light chain, or the heavy chain?
Light chain
Immunoglobulin that prevents colonization by pathogens:
IgA
Immunoglobulins which function as B-Cell membrane receptors?
IgD
Immunoglobulins which bind allergens and protect against parasitic worms:
IgE
Only immunoglobulin which crosses the placenta:
IgG
Which immunoglobulin provides the majority of antibody-based immunity against invading pathogens?
IgG
Which immunoglobulin eliminates pathogens in the early stages of B-Cell mediated immunity (Before there is sufficient IgG)
IgM
An antigen is a molecule capable of being bound by what?
an antibody
Antigens capable of inducing an immune response are called:
Immunogens
The Paratope is located on the:
Antibody
or
Antigen?
Antibody
The Epitope is located on the:
Antigen
or
Antibody?
Antigen
The maturation of T-Cells occurs in what organ?
The Thymus
What type of cells transfer antigens form the GI lumen to the lamina propria?
M-Cells
the acronym MALT stands for:
Mucosa-associated Lymphatic Tissue
up to 70% of the body’s immune cells are stored where?
in the MALT
The lymphatic nodules located in the ilium are known as:
Peyer’s Patches
Which organ is responsible for the production of erythrocytes during pregnancy and foetal life?
The Spleen
Which part of the spleen filters foreign material from the spleen?
White Pulp
or
Red Pulp?
White pulp
What is the largest single accumulation of lymphoid tissue in the body?
The Spleen
