Exam #3 Flashcards
__________ on leukocytes allow the recognition and binding of surface components of such invaders.
Toll-like receptors (TLRs)
p.262 Junq
___________ destroy various unhealthy host cells, including those infected with virus or bacteria, as well as certain potentially tumorigenic cells.
Natural killer (NK) cells p.262 Junq
Decscribe (i.e. where, why, how) – Hydrochloric acid (HCl) and organic acids
Organic acids in specific regions lower the pH locally to either kill entering microorganisms directly or inhibit their growth.
p.264 Junq
Decscribe (i.e. where, why, how): Defensins
Short cationic polypeptides produced by neutrophils and various epithelial cells that kill bacteria by disrupting the cell walls.
p.264 Junq
Decscribe (i.e. where, why, how): Lysozyme
An enzyme made by neutrophils and cells of epithelial barriers, which hydrolyzes bacterial cell wall components, killing those cells.
p.264 Junq
Decscribe (i.e. where, why, how): Complement
A system of proteins in blood plasma, mucus, and macrophages that react with bacterial surface components to aid removal of bacteria.
p.264 Junq
Decscribe (i.e. where, why, how): Interferons
Paracrine factors from leukocytes and virus-infected cells that signal NK cells to kill such cells and adjacent cells to resist viral infection.
p.264 Junq
Define the role of Helper T cells – Cluster of differentiation?
- Where do they mature?
- What class of molecules do they bind?
(CD4+) Release cytokines that promote differentiation of B cells into plasma cells, and generally enhance immune response. ○ Mature in the medulla of the thymus. ○ Binds MHC class II molecules.
Define the role of Cytotoxic T cells – Cluster of differentiation?
Cytotoxic T cells (CD 8+): Bind specific antigens on foreign cells or virus-infected cells displayed by MHC class I molecules. ○ i.e. contact and kill intruding cells.
Features common to all APCs (2)
- ) An active endocytotic system
- ) Expression of MHC class II molecules for presenting peptides of exogenous antigens.
p. 268 Junq
- ) Stem cells for ALL LYMPHOCYTES originate in _________.
2. ) Where do a.) B cells, and b.) T cells mature?
- ) red bone marrow
- ) a.) B cells mature in the bone marrow.
b. ) T cells migrate to, and mature in the thymus.
p. 268 Junq
Receptors of B cells are ________ that bind ________ directly; those on T cells react only with _____ on _______ molecules and this requires the additional cell surface proteins ______ or ______.
- immunoglobulins that bind antigens directly
- antigen on MHC molecules and this requires the additional cell surface proteins CD4 or CD8.
p. 268 Junq
Will T LCs induce a strong immune reaction or no reaction if they encounter an MHC that they encountered during development?
If the MHCs on cells of a tissue graft are not similar to those that T lymphocytes encountered during their development, the grafted cells will induce a strong immune reaction by T cells of the recipient.
p.266 Junq
List four secondary lymph structures
1.) Tonsils
2.) Lymph nodes (e.g. axillary, cervical)
3.) Spleen
4.) MALT in small intestine
#16
List two primary lymphatic structures
1.) Thymus
2.) Red bone marrow
#16
What is the purpose of central tolerance?
In which organ is it regulated?
What regulates peripheral tolerance?
- Central tolerance prevents autoimmunity –A main function of the thymus.
- Regulatory T cells regulate peripheral tolerance.
p. 272 Junq
What is the difference in staining between the cortex and medulla of the thymus? What accounts for this difference?
Dark staining of the cortex due to greater density of T lymphoblasts (thymocytes) and small lymphocytes and their intensely-staining nuclei in the cortex than in the medulla.
p.272 Junq, p.467 Ross
List the three types of thymic cortical TECs and their main function(s)
- ) –3 things
- ) – 2 things
- ) –3 things
1.) Squamous TECs: Line the CT of the capsule and septa around the microvasculature.
○ They also help regulate the BLOOD-THYMUS BARRIER, which prevents unregulated exposure of thymocytes to antigens.
○ Must antigenically isolate the cortex from the blood in order for the maturation of T-cells to occur normally.
2.) Squamous Cortical TECs: Express MHC class II molecules and form a sheetlike corticomedullary barrier between the two regions of each lobule.
3.) Stellate TECs: Have processes containing keratin tonofilaments joined by desmosomes –Form a *cytoreticulum* to which macrophages and developing lymphocytes attach instead of to reticulin fibers. ○ These cells are APCs, expressing MHC class II and class I molecules. ○ Also secrete numerous cytokines for T cell development, justifying this organs inclusion among endocrine glands.
p.273 Junq
Unlike lymph nodes, the thymus does not possess _______ lymphatic vessels. However, ______ channels are present.
afferent lymphatic vessels. However, efferent channels are present.
p.329 Wilson
The thymus does not contain __________.
lymphoid nodules
p.329 Wilson
Large aggregates of B cells called ________ or _______ transiently characterize all secondary lymphoid organs.
lymphoid nodules or follicles
p.272 Junq
Which MHC classes are important for the development of CD8+ and CD4+ T cells (one for each)?
CD8+ = MHC class I CD4+ = MHC class II p.275 Junq
T lymphocytes are said to be _____ restricted, why?
MHC restricted, because TCRs only recognize antigenic peptides when presented as part of MHC molecules (interacting with both the MHC and the peptide it presents).
p.270 Junq
What is the function of dendritic cells in immunity?
What is their origin?
Attach to and activate B cells in 2˚ lymphoid nodules, which then aggregate as a small 1˚ lymph nodule.
○ Mesenchymal in origin.
p.271 Junq