CH 21 & 22 Part 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Innate immunity deals with what kind of cells?

A
  1. Neutrophils
  2. Macrophages
  3. Dendritic cells
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2
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How do neutrophils and macrophages break down unwanted substances?

A

Engulf them

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3
Q

What is exocytosis?

A

Release of degraded residue

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4
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Why are dendritic cells special?***

A

They present fragments of destroyed particles

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5
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Dendrites present fragments for?

A

T-lymphocytes

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6
Q

Natural killer cells will destroy?

A
  1. Virus infected cells
  2. Bacteria infected cells
  3. Tumor cells
  4. Transplanted tissue cells
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7
Q

How do NK cells kill?

A

They release cytotoxin chemicals. Perforin and Granzymes.

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8
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Function of perforin?

A

Creates pores in unwanted cells

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9
Q

Function of granzymes?

A

Enters perforin pores and causes apoptosis of cell

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10
Q

What is apoptosis?

A

Shriveling cell death

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11
Q

What are inferons?

A

A class of cytokines that impede viral spread

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12
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What is osponization?

A

When a complement protein binds to pathogen

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13
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Function of opsonin?

A

Bind to a antigen and make it easier for phagocytes to eat it

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14
Q

What do mast cells and basophils release to make openings in blood vessels?

A

Histamine

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15
Q

Why do mast cells and basophils make openings in blood vessles?

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So neutrophils can enter the tissue

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16
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Cardinal signs of inflammation?

A
  1. Redness
  2. Heat
  3. Swelling
  4. Pain