Adaptive Immune Response Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of IgG.
A
Neonatal immunity - 6 months - placental transfer
Complement activation
Toxin and virus neutralisation
Fc dependant phagocytosis
2
Q
What are the functions of IgE?
A
Immunity against helminths
Mast cell degranulation
3
Q
What the roles of IgA?
A
Mucosal immunity
Breast milk
4
Q
What are the roles of IgM?
A
Very efficient at activating complement.
5
Q
What are the 3 types of T helper cells APCs present to?
A
TH1 2 and 17
6
Q
What is TH1 cause?
A
B cell activation isotope switching and antibody production
Enhance phagocytic activities
7
Q
What does TH2 do?
A
Activate eosinophils mast cells and B cells.
8
Q
What does TH17 do?
A
Activate neutrophils.
