Immunity: Immune System (Cells, Tissues, Organs) Flashcards
1
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Collections in lymphoid tissues and organs and as scattered cells in virtually all tissues
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Lymph
2
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Primary cells of the immune system
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Leukocytes
3
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From what cells are leukocytes derived?
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Hematopoietic stem cells
4
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Cell of the immune system with abundant cytoplasmic granules
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Granulocytes
5
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Granulocytes participate in what type of immunity?
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Non-specific immunity (inflammation)
6
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Granulocytes may act as effectors in which type of immunity?
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Specific
7
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Immune cells functioning in acute inflammatory reactions and phagocytosis
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Neutrophils
8
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Effector cells in parasitic infections
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Eosinophils
9
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Immune cells similar to mast cells with IgE receptors
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Basophils
10
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What do basophils participate in?
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Immediate hypersensitivity
Basophils are a bunch of bitches
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