Exam 2 Flashcards
Eosinophil Function
Killing of antibody coated parasite
Basophil Function
Promotion of allergic response and augmentation of anti-parasitic immunity (asthma/allergy)
Mast Cell Function
Role in Allergy: Release histamine and proteases (increases permeability to WBC - inflammation occurs)
Monocyte/Macrophage
Monocytes become macrophages
Phagocytosis and activation of bactericidal mechanisms and antigen presentation
WBC Normal
4500-11000
Order (Most abundant to least abundant) WBC (never leave me every baby)
Neutrophil
Lymphocyte
Monocyte
Eosinophil
Basophil
Antigen Function
molecule that triggers an immune response and becomes target of response
What is central tolerance?
Negative selection - Eliminating any developing T/B lymphocytes that reactive to itself
Mechanical Barrier of immunity
Epithelial cells, mucus by cilia, tears, nasal cilia
Chemical Barrier of immunity
Skin, Gut pH, Gut enzymes, Pulmonary Surfactant, Enzymes in tears/saliva
Phagocytosis Steps
- Neutrophil forms barrier around and engulfs
- Lysosomes help degrade
- Combine with phagocytes
- Lysis of bacteria
Further macrophage/apoptosis
Phagolysosome
Fusion of phagosome with lysosome (process)
Cytokines that lead to fever
IL-1B, TNF-a, IL-6
Acute Phase Respoonse
Promote phagocytosis and fibrinogens
IL-6 functioon
Stimulate liver to secrete various APP
Fever steps
Tissue becomes infected, WBC (leukocytes) respond and release IL-1, IL-1 stimulates production of prostaglandins, crosses blood-brain barrier and signals hypothalamus, POA/AH raises body temp
NK Cell Function
Recognize ligands on virally infected cells, kill cells, recognize ligands on uninfected cells (MHC C1)
Complement System Function
Activation of C3 (cascade)
- Opsonins (phagocytosis)
- Anaphylatoxin (recruitment on WBC)
Clotting System Function
Fibrinogen
- Trapping pathogens
- Increase permeability
Kinin System
Bradykinin (increases permeability and onsets pain)
Clonal Diversity
Production of T/B cell in lymphoid organs
Fab Region
Site that binds with antigen (variable region)
Fc Region
Responsible for biological functions of antibodies
IgA Antibody
Dimer
SECRETION
Mucousal Surfaces
Breast Milk
IgD Antibody
Early B cells
IgM Antibody
Pentamer
First antibody to repond
IgG Antibody
Monomer
Fights off most infections
Passed in utero
IgE
Monomer
Mediator of common allergic responses
Defense against parasitic infections
MHC 1
Interacts with CD8 (cytotoxic cells) and presents ENDOgenous antigens
Cytotoxic T Cell
CD8, MHC 1
Cell-Mediated destruction of cells (adheres via MHC 1)
Recognizes antigens on surface of type of cell
MHC 2
Interacts on CD4 (helper T) and B cells
EXOgenous antigens
Helper T Cell
CD4 - Help other. cells make important proteins (cytokines)
Th1 Cytokine: Provide help in developing cytotoxic T cells
Th2 Cytokine: B-Cell Clonal Selection
Th17: Lymphokine-secretion
Treg: Suppresses response and maintains tolerance against self-antigens (prevents autoimmunity)
Memory T Cell
Remain inactive until exposure occurs
When are combinations of Abx appropriate?
Tx of several infections, more than one organism, Tuberculosis Tx
Indications for Abx prophylaxis
Dental surgeries, Neutropenia, UTI, endocarditis
Bacterial Cell Wall Abx
Penicillin
Cephalosporin
Bacterial Protein Synthesis Abx
Tetracyclines (static)
Macrolides (static)
Aminoglycosides (cidal)
DNA/RNA Abx
Fluroquinoles
Enzymes Abx (Folic acid)
Sulfonamides/Trimethoprim (static)
SNS reponse to stress
- Neuropeptide: Vasoconstriction, growth, angiogenic
- Norepinephrine: Increased BP, Sweat, Pupil Dil., Piloerection, Smooth muscle conc.
- Epinephrine: Bronchodilation, lipolysis (free fatty acids), increased cardiac contraction, C/O, glucogenesis, glycogenesis
Alarm Stage
Emergency reaction - triggers HPA axis
Adaption Stage
Takes hormones into account - continues coping - ready to fight back
Exhaustion Stage
Body Systems no longer coping to stressors - chronic
HPA axis
Hypothalamus - Secretes corticotopin-releasing hormone
Pituitary - Releases adrenocorticotropic hormone
Adrenal Gland - releases cortisol and adrenaline
Cortisol
Stimulates gluconeogensis (glucose production)
Adrenaline/Epinephrine
Increase HR, RR, Blood Sugar
Catecholamines
Epinephrine and Norepinephrine
- Hormones released and responsible for “fight-or-flight”
Alpha 1 Response
Increased vasoconstriction, increased contractility
Alpha 2 Response
Inhibition of Nerves
Beta 1 Response
Increased HR, conduction, contractility, increased glucagon/renin
Beta 2 Response
Bronchodilation, less motility, gluconeogensis, glycogenolysis
Primary Immune Deficiencies
Congenital (Genetic) - Inherited
Secondary Immune Deficiencies
Caused by another Illness - Acquired
HIV Pathophysiology
Virus infects and destroys T Helper Cells which are necessary for the development of cytotoxic T cells and B cells
Reverse Transcriptase - HIV
Enzyme used to convert RNA to DNA
Protease - HIV
Processing proteins needed from virus itself
Integrase - HIV
Inserts new DNA to infected cells genetic material (becomes virion)
Acute Phase - HIV
2-4 weeks after infection
“HIV Syndrome”
Flu-like symptoms
Lab Tests for AIDs
Western blot analysis, presence of antibodies against HIV, atypical/opportunistic infections