Immune System Flashcards
First/ Second/Third Lines of Defense:
1.Skin&Mucous Memb.2.Inflammation3.Immune Response
Lymphocytes
Primairy cell for immune resp. (Lv. Sp & Bone marrow)
T-Lymphocytes
Cell mediated Immunity. Recognizes self and non self. Mature in Thymus.
B- Lymphocytes
mature in bone marrow.
Lymph Nodes
Filter Lymph and Phagocytes from harmful bacteria/microorganisms.
Components of Blood
Formed 45%. Plasma 55%
Platletes
Imp. to coagulation.
Erythocytes
Transp. respiratory gasses. Low levels in hodgkin’s, MM. Leukemia.
Leukocytes
WBC. Most Imp in Defense/Immunity
Granulocytes (3)
- Neutrophils, 2. Eosiniphils, 3. Basophils (histamine)
Agranulocytes (3)
- Lymphocytes 2. Monocytes. 3. Macrophages.
What are the 5 Antibodies/Immunoglobulin?
- IgM, 2. IgG, 3. IgA, 4. IgE, 5. IgD
Which antibody crosses the placenta?
IgG (most abundant)
Which antibodies do not cross the placenta?
Igm and IgA (in mothers milk)
Which antibody is associated with allergies?
IgE