Immune Dysfunction Flashcards
Types of immunity (2)
Innate immunity
adaptive (acquired) immunity
What is the function of the immune system?
Functions to protect the host against micro-organisms
Innate immunity characteristics (4)
Rapid, non-specific
Recognizes common pathogens
Requires no prior exposure
No long-lasting immunity; Has no memory but response always identical
What makes up innate immunity (non-cellular) (4)
Is made up from Non-cellular elements
Epithelial and
mucous membranes
Complement
Acute phase proteins
What makes up innate immunity (cellular) (4)
Cellular elements;
-Neutrophils; Fastest response; respond first
-Macrophages; Slower but sustained response
-Monocytes
-NK (natural killer) cells
Characteristics of Complement
Complements the role of other immune cells; Both innate and adaptive
Augments phagocytes and antibodies
Marks/tags pathogens for permanent destruction
Over 30 plasma and cell surface proteins that are involved in the complement system
Where are complement elements produced?
Most elements produced in liver
Consider liver failure/ ESLD = less good protective/ complement system
How are the complement cells/elements activated
C1 or alternately C3
Most numerous of WBC’s
neurtrophils
Neutrophils migrate ____ in ____ infections and release _______ that then ______ after that they become ______
Migrate rapidly in bacterial infections that Release cytokines->phagocytize
After they phagocytize/ release cytokines they Become purulent exudate
Neutrophils 1/2 life
6hrs
What are neutrophils sensitive to?
Sensitive to acid environments of infection
largest blood cells
Monocytes
Monocytes circulate to _____ then turn into ______
Circulate to tissue specific areas then turn into macrophages when in the specific areas
Macrophages on the epidermis turn to
Langerhans
Macrophages on the liver turn into
Kupffer cells
Macrophages to the lung become
Alveolar cells
Macrophages to the CNS become
Microglia
Monocytes characteristics (4)
-Mobilize just after neutrophils
-Phagocytic destruction
-Produce NO (VD) and cytokines
-Persist at sites of chronic infection (keep working for longer)
Least common blood granulocytes
Basophils
Where to mast cells reside?
Reside in connective tissue close to blood vessels
Basophils and mast cells characteristics (4)
Express high affinity receptors for IgE
Initiators of hypersensitivity
Stimulate smooth muscle contraction
Play major role in allergies, asthma, eczema
Basophils and mast cells release…..(4)
Histamine, leukotrienes, cytokines, prostaglandins
What cells are Heavily concentrated in GI mucosa
eosinophils