chapter 32:innate immunity Flashcards
1
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the immune system protects against
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assaults in the body
2
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1st line of defense
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skin
mucous membrane
3
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external assaults include microorganisms
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protozoans
bacteria
viruses
4
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internal assaults
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abnormal cells produce and form tumors that may become cancerous and spread
5
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the immune system is continually at work
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patrolling and protecting the body
6
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antigens are unique molecules recognized by the
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immune system
7
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self
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molecules on the surface of cells that are unique to an individual
8
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non self
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molecules on the surface of forge in cells that are recognition markers
9
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self tolerance
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immune system attacks abnormal or foreign cells but spare the body own cells
10
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2 categories of immunity
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innate(nonspecific)immunity
adaptive(specific)immunity
