Adaptive Immunity (18) Flashcards
the body’s ability to recognize and defend itself against distinct invaders and their products (specific)
Adaptive Immunity
5 attributes of adaptive immunity
Specificity Inducibility Clonality Unresponsiveness to self Memory
2 main lymphocytes involved in Adaptive Immunity
B lymphocytes (B cells)
mature in the bone marrow
T lymphocytes (t cells)
mature in the thymus
2 types of Adaptive Immune Response
Cell- mediated immune responses
Humoral immune responses (Antibody)
Primary lymphoid organs
Red bone Marrow
Thymus
Secondary lymphoid organs
Lymph nodes
Spleen
Tonsils
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)
2 largest chains of antibodies
Heavy Chain (Bottom set) also known as the Constant Region and FC region for fragment of crystallization
2 smaller chains of antibodies
Light chains (top)
2 “arms” or Y shapes antibody molecule
Fab region “ fragment of antigen binding” (top)
also known as Variable Region
First antibody produced
IgM
Most common and longest lasting antibody
IgG
Associated with body secretions
IgA
Involved in response to parasitic infections and allergies
IgE
Exact function is poorly understood
IgD
5 Functions of Antibodies
Neutralization Opsonization Oxidation Agglutination Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity
Present on all cells except red blood cells
Recognize endogenous antigens
CD8
MCH I
Include B cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells
Recognizes exogenous antigens
Present on antigen presenting cells (APCs)
CD4
MCH II
Categories of T cells
Helper T cells
Regulatory T cells
Cytotoxic T cells
Which cells have:
CD4
APC’s presenting antigens ass with MHC II
Orchestrate Humoral and Cellular immunity
Involved in the activation of macrophages and NK cells
Helper T cells
Which cells have:
CD4
APC’s presenting antigens ass with MCH II
Involved in peripheral tolerance and prevention of autoimmune responses
Regulatory T cells
Which cells have:
CD8
APCs or infected nucleated cells presenting antigens ass with MCH I
Destroys cells infected with intracellular pathogens
Primary cell for cellular immunity
Cytotoxic T cells
Immunity acquired from antibodies passed in breast milk or through placenta
Natural Acquired Passive Immunity
Immunity gained through antibodies harvested from another person or an animal
Artificial Acquired Passive Immunity
Immunity gained through illness and recovery
Natural Acquired Active Immunity