Immunity Flashcards
1
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What is innate immunity
A
Immune systems first response, non specific, eg complement, neutrophils, acute phase proteins, lysozyme, NK cells, APC cells
2
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What is adaptive immunity
A
Specific later response, antibodies, complement, B cells T cells, macrophages
3
Q
What does lymph do
A
Circulate fluid from infection
provide lymphocytes with antigen exposure
4
Q
What are 4 antibody mechanisms
A
Antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity (fc region)
Complement
Opsonisation(fc receptor part)
Direct neutralisation