Exam 2 Flashcards
all cells of the immune system originate from ___________
Bone marrow
•Composed of many interdependent cell types that collectively protect the body from ________, ______, _____ and __________ infections and from growth of ______ cells.
bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic ,tumor
produces mature T cells; immature T cells leave the bone marrow and migrate to the thymus to mature.
Thymus Gland
an immunological filter of blood. It captures foreign material (antigens) in blood that passes through and activates the B cells for antibody production
Spleen
similar to the spleen except it filters the bodily fluid lymph
•Lymph Nodes
heightens immune response by activating other white blood cells to fight off infection (helper and killer type)
T-Cells (T lymphocytes)
produce antibodies in response to foreign proteins of bacteria, viruses, tumor cells
•B-Cells (B lymphocytes)
produced from B cells, are specialized proteins that specifically recognize and bind to one particular protein
Antibodies
foreign substance that stimulates the immune response – antibody production
Antigen
a group of white blood cells that engulf and degrade foreign bodies with powerful enzymes
(Ex. Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils)
•Granulocytes or Polymorphonuclear (PMN) Leucocytes
antibody production, begins with the recognition of antigen (T helper cells and B cells)
•Humoral immunity
involves various immune cells whose function is phagocytosis
•Cell Mediated Immunity
- Present from birth
- Non specific
- Does not become more efficient on subsequent exposure to same organism
- Includes cellular immunity
•Innate (Natural) Immunity:
prevents the entry of mico-organisms
Skin, mucous membranes
Antibacterial secretions- saliva, stomach
Prevention of stasis (removal from body)
Urination, defecation (diarrhea), cilia, nasal hairs, coughing, vomiting
•Innate Immunity
cells that ingest and kill micro-organisms
Phagocytes
acquired when newborn ingest colostrum soon after birth. Colostrum contains antibodies produced from dam (mother)
•Passive (transfer) immunity
Developed from vaccinations and prior exposure what’s affected by particular microorganism an individual will never again developing infection from the same microorganism but can be infected with another
Active(specific immunity)
What are the 2 types of acquired immunity
Active( specific immunity) &
Passive( transfer immunity)
What causes Vaccination Failure
- Age
- Biological Variation/ Immunodeficiency
- Nutrition
- Concurrent Disease
- Antibody Interference
- Stress
What are the 2 Extrinsic Causes
•Living Agents &
Non-living agents
Examples living agents
micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses, protozoa, etc.)
Examples of Non-living agents
trauma, temperature (extreme heat/cold), poisons, food deficiencies
Examples of the portal of entry through Skin
- Skin:
- Bites, scratches, traumatic wounds.
- Normal Flora: disrupted to cause disease.
• Examples of the portal on entry for Mucous Membranes
- Respiratory Tract: dust, exhaust, moisture droplets, trauma
- Genitourinary (urogenital) Tract: coitus, A.I., trauma
- Eyes: dust, trauma, flies.
- Intestinal Tract: eating, licking, trauma
What are the 2 types of first line of defenses in skin
- Mechanical
* Biological
In the Skin’s first line of defense a Mechanical example is
•Skin must be broken from bite, wound, etc.
In the skin’s first line of defense biological examples are
- Normal Flora (prevents colonization of bacteria
- Sebaceous Glands
- Acid pH
most infections begin on _____________surfaces.
mucosal