370: Immune pathophysiology Flashcards
1st Line of Defense
Physical, Mechanical and Biochemical Barriers
2nd Line of Defense
The inflammatory response
3rd line of Defense
Adaptive immunity
- Cell-mediated immunity
- Humoral immunity
Physical and mechanical barriers such as skin, low temperature, mucus membranes, mechanical cleansing, and cilia.
1st line of Defense
What are the 2 biochemical barriers?
- Epithelial-Derived Chemicals (cathelicidins, defensins, and collectins)
- Bacteria-Derived Chemicals
(Normal bacterial flora)
What are 3 main Epithelial-Derived Chemicals or antimicrobial peptides?
- Cathelicidins
- Defensins
- Collectins
What is the normal bacterial flora in the vagina?
Lactobacillus
What is the normal bacterial flora of the skin?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Why does a 3rd Degree burn increase risk for bacterial invasion?
1st line of Defense is removed (skin and anti-microbial)
Jump into the 2nd/inflammatory response
The inflammatory response
2nd Line of Defense
What are the properties of 2nd Line of Defense?
- inflammatory response
- non-specific
- intensity depends on severity of injury
What are the two responses of the 2nd Line of Defense ?
- Vascular Response
2. Cellular Response
What causes the inflammatory response?
- Infection
- mechanical damage
- ischemia
- nutrient deprivation
- temperature extremes
- Radiation
Etc
What are the goals of the inflammatory response?
- Neutralizes/diluted the inflammatory agent
- Remove necrotic material
- Establish environment for healing
What causes Redness in the 2nd Line of Defense?
Hyperaemia from vasodilation
What causes Heat in the 2nd Line of Defense?
Increased metabolism at inflammatory site
What causes Pain & tenderness in the 2nd Line of Defense?
- Change in pH
- Nerve stimulation by chemical mediators
- Increased fluid
What causes Edema in the 2nd Line of Defense?
- Fluid shift
2. Accumulation of fluid exudate
What causes loss of function in the 2nd Line of Defense?
Swelling and pain
Why does ph decrease due to cell damage?
Released potassium
Chemotaxis
Movement of leukocytes in response to chemical signal from area of injury
Margination
Free flowing leukocytes initiate close mechanical contact
Diapedesis
Movement of leukocyte to area of damage