Defence-Immune System 1 Flashcards

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Define specific defences.

A

They are adaptive mechanisms that protect against specific targets.

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2
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What are lymphoid tissues?

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Essential parts of the defence system e.g. Thymus, bone marrow, spleen, lymph nodes.

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3
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Define lymph.

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Lymph consists of fluids that accumulate outside of the bloodstream in the lymphatic system.

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4
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Define lymphatic system.

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A branching system of tiny capillaries connecting larger vessels.

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5
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Name the two main types of white blood cell.

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Phagocytes and lymphocytes.

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What is the function of phagocytes?

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To engulf and digest foreign materials.

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7
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Describe lymphocytes.

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Most abundant white blood cell consisting of two types: T cells and B cells.

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What is the function of T cells?

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They migrate from the circulation to the thymus where they mature.

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What is the function of B cells?

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Circulate and also collect in lymph vessels, and make antibodies.

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10
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What is the function of platelets?

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Initiate blood clotting.

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What are T cell receptors?

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Cell surface receptors that bind nonself substances on the surface of other cells.

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12
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What is major histocompatibility complex (MHC) proteins?

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Exposed outside cells of mammals - these proteins help to distinguish self from nonself.

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13
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What are cytokines?

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Soluble signal proteins released by T cells. They bind and alter the behaviour of their target cells.

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14
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What three defences do complement proteins provide?

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  • Attach to microbes helping phagocytes recognise and destroy them
  • Activate inflammation response and attract phagocytes to infected site
  • They lyse invading cells.
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15
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Define interferons.

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They are produced by cells that are infected by a virus. They increase neighbouring cell resistance to the same or other viruses.

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16
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Name the different types of phagocyte.

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  • Neutrophils
  • Monocytes/macrophages
  • Eosinophils
  • Dendritic cells
  • Natural killer cells.
17
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What is the function of neutrophils?

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Attack pathogens in infected tissue.

18
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What is the function of monocytes?

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They mature into macrophages. They live longer and consume more pathogens than neutrophils.

19
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What is the function of eosinophils?

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They kill parasites such as worms that have been coated with antibodies.

20
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What is the function of dendritic cells?

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Have highly folded plasma membranes that can capture invading pathogens.

21
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What is the function of natural killer cells?

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They are a class of nonphagocytic white blood cells. They can initiate the lysis of virus-infected cells and some tumour cells.

22
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What is the inflammatory response?

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It is used when dealing with infection or tissue damage.

23
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What are basophils?

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Mast cells and white blood cells which produce histamine, which triggers inflammation.

24
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Define antigens.

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Organisms/molecules that are specifically recognised by T cell receptors and antibodies.

25
Define the humoral immune response.
Involves antibodies that recognise antigenic determinants by shape and composition.
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Define the cellular immune response.
Is able to detect antigens that reside within cells.
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Define nonspecific/innate defences.
They are inherited mechanisms that protect the body from many different pathogens.