Chapter 35 Immune System Flashcards
1
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epitope
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part of antigen molecule to which antibody attaches itself
2
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major histocompatibility complex
A
genetic system that allows large proteins in immune system to id compatible/forgein proteins (allows matching of organ donors)
3
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Innate immunity
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recognition and respond rely on trust common to group of pathogens
4
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What are the cells involved in innate immunity
A
Pathocytic cells and natural killers
5
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septic shock
A
high fever, low blood pressure and poor blood flow in capillaries
6
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What organisms have adaptive immunity
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invertebrates only
7
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Humoral immune response
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- antibodies eliminate/neutralize pathogens
- virus not yet in blood
8
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cell-mediate immune response
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- specialized T cells destroy infected host cells
- virus in cell
9
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where to B cell mature
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Bone marrow
10
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where to T cells mature
A
thymus
