Immune System Flashcards

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1) Leukocyte responds to pathgen

A

Can branch out to 2a or 2b

2a) Innate immune response
2b) Adaptive immune response

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2a) Innate Immune Response

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  • 1st line of defense
  • Indiscriminately attacks pathogens

Leads to:
- Mucosal immunity - IgA, IgM
- All granulocytes reacts

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2b) Adaptive Immune Response

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  • Follows innate response
  • Targets specific pathogens
  • Produces antigen specific memory

Leads to:
- T lymphocytes
- B lymphocytes
= humoral immunity / cell mediated immunity

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