Exam 1 Flashcards
Self markers on the surface of all cells
Human Leukocyte Antigens
For a person to be considered immunocompetent, which three processes must be intact and functioning?
- Inflammation
- Cell-mediated immunity
- Antibody mediated (humoral) immunity
“natural immunity,” cannot be developed or transferred from one person to another, not an adaptive response to exposure
Innate-native immunity
Recruitment and emigration of WBCs
Chemotaxis
Destroys bacteria and cellular debris
Monocytes
Weak phagocytic action; releases vasoactive amines during allergic reactions
Eosinophil
Releases histamine and heparin in areas of tissue damage
Basophil
Nonspecific recognition of foreign proteins and microorganisms; ingestion and phagocytosis
Macrophage
Nonspecific ingestion and phagocytosis of microorganisms and foreign protein
Neutrophil
Becomes sensitized to foreign cells and proteins
B-Lymphocyte
Secretes immunoglobulins (antibodies) in response to the presence of a specific antigen
Plasma Cell
Remains sensitized to a specific antigen and can secrete increased amounts of immunoglobulins specific to the antigen on re-exposure
Memory B Cell
Enhances immune activity through secretion of various factors, cytokines, and lymphokines
Helper/Inducer T-cell
Selectively attacks and destroys non-self cells, including virally infected cells, grafts, and transplanted organs
Cytotoxic/cytolytic T-cell
Nonselectively attacks non-self cells, especially body cells that have undergone mutation and become malignant; also attacks grafts and transplanted organs
Natural Killer Cell
Make up between 55% and 70% of the normal total WBC count
Mature Neutrophils
WBCs that increase during an infection
Banded Neutrophils
Increase during an allergic reaction
Eosinophils
Vascular stage of inflammation
Momentary vasoconstriction followed by vasodilatation and capillary leakage
Major cells of the vascular stage
Macrophages
Provide protection after invaders, especially bacteria, enter the body
Neutrophils
Mature neutrophils
Segmented
Immature neutrophils
Band
An increase in the band cells (immature neutrophils) in the white blood cell differential count; an early indication of infection
Left Shift or Bandemia
Difference in macrophages and neutrophils
Macrophages have a longer life span, neutrophils arrive at infection site earlier, macrophage can present the antigenic fragments to t cells with MHC (Major Histocompatibility Complex) after engulfing the bacterial cells
Which cells cause the manifestations of inflammation?
Basophils
Very active against infestations of parasitic larvae and also limits inflammatory reactions
Eosinophils
Resultant formation of pus, necrotic tissue and increased edema
Cellular stage
Major cells of cellular stage, arrive first to engulf
Neutrophils
Latex allergies go along with what?
Tomatoes/bananas
Iodine allergies go along with what?
Shellfish
New blood vessel growth
Angiogenesis