Immune Flashcards
4 hypersensitivity responses
anaphylaxis
autoimmunity
antibody-antigen complexes
cell-mediated immunity
what antibody anaphylaxis
IgE
what antibody auntoimmunity
IgG & IgM
what antibody antibody-antigen complexes
IgG, IgM, IgA
which cells provide cell-mediated immunity
T Lymphocytes
what is special about the microbes in vaccinations
they are weakened
immunogenic not pathogenic
what is primary and subsequent response to a vaccination
primary - B & T cells activated - slow
subsequent quicker as 1000s memory cells present to proliferate/differentiate into active B & T cells
what is naturally acquired active immunity
natural exposure to a disease
measles in classroom
naturally acquired passive immunity
transfer of IgG antibodies across placenta
IgA via breast milk
other pathologies in anaphylaxis group
food allergy, hay fever, eczema, irritant contact dermatitis
food allergy, hay fever, eczema, irritant contact dermatitis
which hypersensitivity group
anaphylaxis IgE
Expsore to allergen/antigen activates IgE, degranulation of mast cells, & basophils to release histamine, leukotrienes etc Bronchoconstriction vasodilation BP drops oedema of tissue immediately
anaphylaxis
antibodies IgG & IgM produced by immune response bind to antigens on cell or tissue surface (attacks cells & tissues). activates complement system and lymphokines. Onset immediate
Autoimmunity
r. arthritis
haemolytic disease of newborn
blood transfusion reaction
antibody-antigen complexes form aggregates which aren’t cleared and deposited in various tissues (esp skin, kidney, joints) triggering immune response - activate complement system
IgG, IgM, IgA mediated
onset 4-8 hrs
glomerulonephritis
penicillin allergy
systemic lupus erythematosus
cell-mediated NOT antibody-mediated
over reaction of T lymphocytes to an antigen
massive clonal expansion creates loads cytotoxic T cells which damages normal tissues
delayed onset - 48-72 hrs
skin graft rejection
allergen contact dermatitis
allergy - initial & subsequent exposure
initial causes sensitisation - -slow as not specificity (not activated)
second - exaggerated immune response as has been developed and antibodies are ready
does a food intolerance have a defined immune response
no
which antibody mediates the allergic response
IgE
exposure to allergen causes IgE to activate mast cells and basophils - release of histamine.
causes bronchoconstriction
vasodilation
oedema of tissue
anaphylactic shock
3 big symptoms anaphylactic shock
bronchoconstriction
vasodilation
oedema of tissue
3 benefits to inflammation
toxin dilution
fibrin formation- walls off, assists wound repair
promotes phagocytocis
3 harmful effects of inflammation
pain - compression of nerves swelling - ICP arteriosclerosis fibrosis pus
4 functions of complement system
opsonization - tags
attracts macrophages
stims mast cells - release histamine - promotes inflammation
initiates cytolysis - MAC
apoptosis
cell suicide