immune system Flashcards
natural killer cell
cell w cytotoxic granules
cause apoptosis to cells
innate immunity
doesn’t differentiate
present at birth
phagocytic cells
macrophages
dendritic cells
monocytes
mast cells
eosinophils
histamine
compound released in response to injury and allergy
cause vasodilation so cells can pass through and move to site of injury, and promote swelling
pyrogens
promote fever and destroy pathogens
b cells
produce antibodies
dendritic cell
antigen-presenting
link innate and adaptive
in mucous membranes
phagocytosis
adaptive immunity
pathogen specific
rely on self recognition
primary response
symptom of first infection
relatively severe bc take time for initial adaptive resp
secondary response
re-exposure to same pathogen
based on immunological memory
helper t cell
secrete cytokines that enhance other responses
has CD4 molecule
cytotoxic t cell
kill target cells w apoptosis
has CD8 molecule
IgG
largest amount
attack virus and antibodes
IgE
funct in allergic reactions
release histamine
IgD
bind surface B cells and help active them