Chapter 16 Flashcards
Protein receptors located in the plasma membranes of defensive cells (phagocytes)
Toll-like receptors (TLR)
Substances that increase phagocytosis.
Opsonins
What is a complement?
Protein that get rid of microorganisms.
First line of defense against microorganisms
- Skin (Sweat (lysozyme G+), dead cells, sebum)
- Mucous membranes
- Normal flora
Defense in the respiratory system.
- Cilia
- Mucous
- Normal flora
Attaches to the cilia in the lungs and destroys them
B. pertussis (Whooping cough)
Second line of defense against microorganisms
- Blood components
- WBC’s
- Phagocytes (Phagocytosis): neutrophils (arrive 1st), monocytes. (Phagocytosis: Ingestion and digestion of microorganism)
- Plasma Proteins
- Antibodies
- Inflammation
3 types of formed elements?
- Erythrocytes (RBC)
- Platelets
- Leukocytes (WBC)
First to arrive at site of infection. Perform phagocytosis.
Neutrophils
2 cell types that kill extraceularly?
- Eosinophils
- Natural killer lymphocytes
Antimicrobial substances, against pathogens.
Nonspecific chemical defenses
How long does it take to make antibodies?
About 2 weeks
Defenses in digestive system
- Low pH (Stomach acid)
- Normal flora
- Digestive enzymes
Monocytes that cross to the tissues
macrophages
Proteins that non specifically get rid of microorganisms.
complement