7. Adaptive Immunity Flashcards
molecular targets of antibodies and lymphocytes
antigens
process by which the extensive diversity of antigen receptors on B and T cells is established
clonal diversity
develop from B cells -> produce antibodies
plasma cells
T cells that identify and kill target cells
cytotoxic T cells
T cells that regulate immune response by helping clonal selection process
T-helper cells
T cells that suppress immune responses
T-regulatory cells
come from both B and T cells and activate rapidly during a second infection w/ the same microbe
memory cells
refers to immunity through circulating antibodies
humoral immunity
type of antigen that is too small to elicit immune response
hapten
infection/exposure immunity
active natural
vaccine immunity
active artificial
maternal immunity
passive natural
IVIg (immunoglobulins/serum/antibodies)
passive artificial
T/F: passive immunity does not lead to memory
True
3 parts to an antibody
- 2 identical antigen binding fragments (Fab) - Fc portion that is responsible for most biological functions of antibody
precise area of the antigen that is recognized by the antibody
antigenic determinant or epitope