immune function in fetus Flashcards
1
Q
which anti baby antibodies ARE made in pregnancy
A
anti HLA anti human lsukocytes
2
Q
what are plasma cells
A
activated B cells
3
Q
igg in premature
A
lower therefore longer to immunological maturity
4
Q
fcrn is what exactly
A
IgG receptor which allows it to cross the placenta
5
Q
Rhesus disease
A
RhD+ in baby, RhD- in mother - problems with 2nd preg
6
Q
what is grave’s disease
A
anti thshr antibodies. Hyperthyroidism
7
Q
neonate T cell responses skewed towards
A
TH2