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Immune System Flashcards

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Proteins produced by B cells in response to the presence of an antigen of a foreign molecule

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Antibodies “immunoglobulins”

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Biggest of all, can’t cross membranes, first released

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IgM

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Present in salvia, mucus, and tears. Keeps pathogens from entering blood

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IgA

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Assist B cells in recognizing pathogens

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IgD

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Most common, smallest, can cross placenta

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IgG

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Binds with allergens, cause release of histamine

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IgE

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Antibodies bind to the pathogens and neutralize them

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Neutralization

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The process of coating a pathogen with antibodies

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Opsonization

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9
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Your immune system attacks healthy cells by mistake

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Autoimmunity (autoimmune disease)

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10
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Inherited genetic mutations. Over 150 different kinds. Lack of functioning B cells

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PIDD (primary immune deficiency disease)

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11
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A severe loss of function of the entire immune system. Caused by a retrovirus (HIV) which destroys helper T cells

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Acquired immunodeficiency disease

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12
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An inaccurate immune system response to something usually harmless like pollen, fur, a particular food or dust. Body releases histamine causing inflammation and construction of smooth muscle

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Allergies/asthma

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Forms mechanical barrier that prevents entry of pathogens and other harmful substances

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Intact skin epidermis

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Skin secretions (perspiration and sebum) make epidermal surface acidic, which inhibits bacterial growth; sebum also contains bacterial chemicals

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Acid mantle

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Provides resistance against acids, alkalis and bacterial enzymes

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Keratin

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16
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Form mechanical barrier that prevents entry of pathogens

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Intact mucous membranes

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Traps microorganisms in respiratory and nasal passages

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Mucus

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Filter and trap microorganisms in nasal passages

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Nasal hairs

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Propel debris- laden mucus away from lower respiratory passages

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Cilia

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Contains concentrated hydrochloric acid and protein digesting enzymes that destroy pathogens in stomach

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Gastric juice

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21
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Inhibits growth of most bacteria and fungi in female reproductive tract

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Acid mantle of vagina

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22
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Continuously lubricate and cleanse eyes and oral cavity; contain lysozyme, an enzyme that destroys microorganisms

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Lacrimal secretion (tears) and saliva

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23
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Normally acid PH inhibits bacteria growth; cleanses the lower urinary tract as it flushes from the body

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Urine

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Systemic response initiated by pyrogens; high body temp inhibits microbial multiplication and enhances body repair process

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Fever

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25
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Proteins released by virus infected cells and

certain lymphocytes that protect uninfected tissue cells from viral takeover; mobilize immune system

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Antimicrobial proteins interferons

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26
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Granules of basophils and most cells; released in response to mechanical injury, presence of certain microorganisms and chemicals released by neutrophils

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Histamine source

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27
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Promotes vasodilation of local arterioles; increases permeability of local capillaries, promoting exudare formation

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Histamine effect

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28
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A plasma protein, kininogen, is cleaved by the enzyme kallikrein found in plasma, urine, salvia and in lysosomes of neutrophils and other types of cells; cleavage releases active kinin peptides

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Kinins source

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29
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Same as for histamine; also induce chemotaxis of leukocytes and prompt neutrophils to release lysosomal enzymes, thereby enhancing generation of more kinins; induce pain

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Kinins effect

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30
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Inflammatory chemicals

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Histamine

Kinins

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31
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Protein containing fluid transported by lymphatic vessels

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Lymph

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32
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Called lymph and return to veins uses peristalsis, one way valves, and muscle contraction to circulate lymph

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Lymphatic vessels

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Filters the lymph and removes impurities such as carbon, cancer cells, pathogens and dead

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Lymph nodes

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Filters blood for the lymphatic system and stores lymphocytes and macrophages to kill pathogens in blood, removes old red blood cells

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Spleen

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35
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Produces lymph

36
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Swollen spleen due to infection

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Splenomegaly

37
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Swollen tonsils due to draining bacterial infection in pharynx

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Tonsillitis

38
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Blockage, radiation scarring, or cancerous lymph vessels/nodes that cause tissue swelling

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Lymphedema

39
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Tropical parasitic worms invade they lymph nodes and block them

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Filariasis (elephantiasis)

40
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Cancer of the lymphatic system)

41
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Immune system function

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Recognize foreign molecules and act to immobilize, neutralize, or destroy them

42
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Any harmful or disease causing organism

43
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5 types of pathogens (largest to smallest)

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Parasitic worm
Fungi
Protozoa
Bacteria
Virus
44
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2 types of defense

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Innate

Adaptive

45
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2 types of adaptive defense

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Cell mediated immunity

Antibody mediated immunity

46
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Uses white blood cells to attack pathogens

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Cell mediated immunity

47
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Produced in thymus

48
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Major type of lymphocyte used in cell mediated immunity

49
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3 types of cells

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Helper T
Killer T
Suppressor T

50
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Most important type of cell because it coordinates entire adaptive response. It also assists the killer t in identifying pathogens

51
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(Cytotoxic) attacks and kills pathogens

52
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Switched off the immune response

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Suppressor T

53
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Produced in blood plasma

54
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What do B cells do?

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Produce antibodies which tag pathogens for destruction

Creates memory to make immune response more powerful

55
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Produced antibodies in the fluids humors of the body (blood, phlegm, and bile)

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Antibody mediated immunity

56
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Markers on foreign molecules invoking an adaptive immune response

57
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Markets that identify the cell as “self” preventing an adaptive immune response

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Self antigens

58
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Specific system with memory that is directed against particular pathogens

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Adaptive immune system

59
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1st line of defense

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Surface barriers (skin) 
Digestive system (stomach acid & saliva)
Respiratory system (mucus)
60
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2nd line of defense (internal)

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Phagocytes
Basophils
Inflammation response
Fever response

61
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Engulfs/destroys pathogen at site of infection

62
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Engulfs cellular debris, foreign substances, bacteria and cancer cells

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Macrophages

63
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Most abundant, engulfs bacteria, they die in process too

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Neutrophils

64
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Defends against parasitic worms by discharging granules on prey

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Eosinophils

65
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Three types of phagocytes

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Macrophages
Neutrophils
Eosinophils

66
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Releases histamine in response to allergic reaction

67
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Actively scan the body for cells for “self antigens” no ID badge cells are attacked

68
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This is the body’s 1st line of defense against cancer

69
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Most cells release histamine which causes redness and heat

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Vasodilation

70
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Inflammation response

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Vasodilation
Vascular permeability
Phagocytes arrive

71
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Swelling

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Vascular permeability

72
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The body’s specific defenses against invading pathogens include

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Killer T cells

73
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Another one of the body’s specific defenses against invading pathogens is

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Antibodies

74
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Allowing vascular permeability is a response associated with

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Inflammation

75
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The process of coating a pathogen with antibodies is called

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Opsonization

76
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The body’s nonspecific defenses against pathogens include

77
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This type of defense cell is the first line of defense vs cancer cells as they check cells for antigens to make sure they belong

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Natural killers

78
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An immune response is triggered by an

79
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The inflammatory response can cause

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Pain, swelling and fever

80
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The body’s other nonspecific defense against invading pathogens includes

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Mucus, sweat and tears

81
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This type of lymphocyte creates memory to make the immune response more powerful

82
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Unlike passive immunity, in active immunity antibodies are produced by

83
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What cells are involved in nonspecific immunity

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Neutrophils

84
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This cell coordinates the entire adaptive response

85
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Proteins produced by B cells in response to the presence of antigen of a foreign molecule are called

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Immunoglobulin

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