Host Defense Mechanism Flashcards

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It is a study of specific resistance to further infection by a particular microorganism to its product

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Immunology

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Lives on the body of the host or another organism

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Parasite

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The one who owns the body and the one harming the parasites and possibly causing death

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Host

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4
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Live together which is the other is harming the other

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Host parasite relationship

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5
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The resistance offered by the host to the harmful effect of pathogenic microbial infections

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Immunity

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6
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Natural resistance with which a person is born

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Innate immunity

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Acquired immunity when a person meets antigens after birth

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Specific immunity

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Depends on antibody production against specific antigen by b cells

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Humoral immunity

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Directly kills foreign cells with the help of helper t cells and the cytotoxic cells

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Cellular immunity

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Help fight off infection and can provide protection against getting those diseases again

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Antibodies

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Substances that cause an immune response in the body in identifying substances and trying to eliminate them

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Antigens

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12
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Is a state of resistance to an infectious agent

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Immunity

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13
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It depends on the ability of the body to recognize and dispose of foreign microorganism and other naturally occurring organic substances including pollen dust and cells from other organisms

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Immunity

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14
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Not specific to a certain group of microorganisms. These defenses mechanisms act against each invader of the body

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Non-specific (innate)

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15
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What are the two types of immunity

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Non-specific (inmate) and specific (acquired/adaptive)

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Immunity that an organisms develops during a lifetime result of exposure to antigens such as microbestoxins or other foreign substances

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Specific (acquired/adaptive)

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The second line of defense involves the production of antibodies and the generation of specialized lymphocytes against specific antigens

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Specific (acquired/adaptive)

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Basic immunity which may be genetically passed on from one generation to another generation

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Innate or non-specific immunity

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An inborn result of the genetic constitution of the individuals

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Innate or non-specific immunity

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The first line of defense in innate immunity are the

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Combination of physical and chemical barriers

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Prevents the entry of microbes into the body

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External system

22
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Comes into play following injuries that breach the physical barriers

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Internal system

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What are the two systems in innate or non-specific immunity

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Internal system and external system

24
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Also helps remove bacteria and other infectious agents

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Desquamation of skin epithelium

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Provides an environment suitable for the survival of microbes
Presence of sebaceous glands
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Washes infections off
Presence of sweat glands that secretes sweat
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What dries microorganisms off
High salt content of sweat
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The first barrier and the first mechanism of non-specific defense
The skin
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Forms a physical barrier that is impermeable to most infectious agents acting as the first line of defense against invading organisms
The epithelial surface s
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Movement due to peristalsis or cilia helps remove infectious agent
Respiratory tract and digestive tract
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What are the five characteristics of components of natural resistance
The respiratory tract the digestive tract the mouth the eye the urogenital tract
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helps prevent infection of the mouth
Saliva
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Contains antibacterial properties due to lysozyme
Saliva
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The flushing action of ___ helps prevent infection of the eyes
Tears
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This traps infectious agent
Mucus