immunity part 1 Flashcards

1
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protection against infection

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immunity

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2
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collection of cells and molecules that are responsible for defending the body against pathogens

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immune system

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3
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organism that causes disease

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pathogen

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4
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goal of immune system:

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  1. prevent foreign substances from entering body
  2. establish IMMUNOCOMPETENCE ability of the body to produce a robust immune response following exposure to disease-producing agents (bacteria, fungi, viruses)
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5
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nonspecific defenses:

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-physical barriers: skin, mucus membrane, nasal hairs, respiratory tract cilia

-chemical barriers: skin pH, mucous secretions, gastric acids, tears, sweat, saliva

effector cells: marcrophages, neutrophils, NK cells

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5
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-mediates initial protecting against infection
-nonspecific defense
-rapidly eliminates microbes that enter host tissues
-eliminates damaged and necrotic cells

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innate immunity

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5
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what kills microbes by locally produced antibodies

and by intraepithelial lymphocytes

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innate immunity
(physical barrier to infection)

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5
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recognize general microbial patterns through pattern recognition receptors

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pathogen associated molecular patterns (PAMPS) [innate immunity]

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recognize molecules released from damage or necrotic host cells

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damage associated molecular patterns (DAMPS) [innate immunity]

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effector cells of innate immunity
-first cell type to respond to most infections: bacterial and fungal
-short lived

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neutrophils

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8
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ingest and degrade dead cells, debris, tumor cells, pathogens, foreign material through phagocytosis
-may be activated by macrophages

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neutrophils

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9
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effector cells of innate immunity
-thin, membranous cytoplasmic processes!!!
-present antigens to t cells!!
-abundant near epithelium, mucus membranes!!
-help shape adaptive immune response

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dendritic cells

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effector cells of innate immunity
-survive in extravascular tissue for long periods
-ingest and degrade dead cells, debris, tumor cells, pathogens, foreign material through phagocytosis
-may preset antigens to t cells
-release cytokines to activate other immune cells

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macrophages

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11
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effector cells of innate immunity
-capable of rapidly attacking and killing infected cells
-induce cell apoptosis
-release cytokines to activate other immune cells!!

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NK cells

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12
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collection of circulating and membrane-associated proteins important in the defense against microbes

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complement system

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13
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3 pathways of complement system

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classical pathway
alternate pathway
lectin pathway

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14
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activated by antibodies that bind to microbes or other antigens-> component of ADAPTIVE IMMUNITY (humoral)
(what pathway of complement system is this?)

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classical pathway

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15
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activated when complement proteins are activated on microbial surfaces->component of innate immunity
(what pathway of complement system is this?)

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alternate pathway

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16
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activated by mannose binding lectin binds to surface glycoproteins on microbes->component of innate immunity
(what pathway of complement system is this?)

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lectin pathway

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17
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what are the early and late steps of complement activtation for each pathway

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early steps:
1. C3a: inflammation
2. C3b: opsonization and phagocytosis

late steps:
1. C5a: inflammation
2. C6-9: lysis of microbe
-complement proteins form membrane attack complex!! MAC

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18
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c3b coats microbes, promotes binding to phagocytes->microbes ingested and destroyed

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opsonization and phagocytosis

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19
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c5a and c3b are chemoattractants for leukocytes->recruit and promote _______

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inflammation

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20
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complement activation concludes with the MAC-> microbial death

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cell lysis

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21
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soluble proteins that mediate immune and inflammatory reactions

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cytokines in innate imunity
(helps immune system communicate with each other)

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22
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3 roles of cytokines

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  1. responsible for communication in response with leukocytes and other cells
  2. secreted in small amounts to external stimuli
  3. most cytokines function in autocrine and paracrine actions
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23
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this cytokine can be released from dendritic cells and macrophages to activate NK cells

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IL-12

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24
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these can stimulate leukocytes in vessels to travel to the sight of infection and help with inflammation

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TNF, IL-1, and chemokines

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25
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NK cells can release this cytokine to activate dendritic cells and macrophages to increase their phagocytic functions after exposed to microbes

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IFN-y

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26
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microbes elicit different immune response.
extracellular bacteria, fungi:
intracellular bacteria:
viruses:

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extracellular bacteria, fungi: acute inflammatory response and complement

intracellular bacteria: eliminated by phagocytes

viruses: Type I interferon(type of cytokine), NK cells

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27
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plasma membrane and endosomal receptors
-recognize LPS (plasma membrane), viral and bacterial RNA/DNA (endosomal)

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toll-like receptors TLR

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28
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cytosolic receptors
-recognize necrotic cell products, ion disturbances, microbial products

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NOD-like receptors

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29
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found on plasma membrane
-recognize fungal polysaccharides

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c-type lectin receptors

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30
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bone marrow and thymus

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primary lymphoid organs

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31
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b cells develop in

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bone marrow

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32
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t cells develop in

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thymus

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33
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sites where adaptive immunity is initiated
-lymphocytes have contact with antigens

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secondary lymphoid organs

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34
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produces the cells of the immune system from stem cell precursors

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bone marrow

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35
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soft, spongy tissue in medullary cavity of bones

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bone marrow

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36
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lymphatic organ responsible for the maturation and specialization of white blood cells called t lymphocytes

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thymus

37
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after maturation, t lymphocytes in the thymus enter blood stream and travel to

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secondary lymphatic sites

38
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what involutes with age

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thymus

39
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part of secondary lymphoid tissue that is part of mucosal lining:
and what are the 4 parts of it:

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waldeyer’s ring

  1. pharyngeal tonsil
  2. tubal tonsil
  3. palatine tonsil
  4. lingual tonsil
40
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where are most lymphocytes found

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in lymph nodes

41
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first line of defense
-develops quickly
-rapidly reacts against infectious pathogens
-no memory

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innate immunity

42
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specialize immunity
-develops more slowly
-mediates an effective defense against infections
-memory for future encounters

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adaptive immunity

43
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recognizes diverse foregin substances

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adaptive immunity

44
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triggered when mcirobes pass through epithelial barriers, recognized by lymphocytes in lymphoid organs

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adaptive immunity

45
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substance that can induce an immune response

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antigen
(in adaptive immunity)

46
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humoral immunity and cell-mediated immunity

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two parts of adaptive immunity

47
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mediated antibodies produced by b-lymphocytes

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humoral immunity

48
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mediated by t lymphocytes

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cell-mediated immunity

49
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in lymph node, where are t cells and b cells found

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b cells found on outer rim
t cells found in middle

50
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what is the humoral immunity mediated by

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antibodies

51
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-protein produced by bcells
-secreted into circulation and mucosal fluids
-neutralize and eliminate microbes and microbial toxins
-prevent infections from being established

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antibodies

52
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make up 10-20% of circulating peripheral lymphocyte population

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b-lymphocytes

53
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where do b-lymphocytes originate and mature

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in bone marrow

54
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b-lymphocytes recognize antigens through membrane bound

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IgM

55
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recognize many chemical structures: soluble or cell-associated proteins, lipids, polysaccharides, nucleic acids, small chemicals

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b-lymphocytes

56
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b-lymphocytes differentiate into____ after stimulation[antigen]:
to secrete antibodies

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plasma cells

57
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what are the 5 classes of antibodies

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IgG
IgM
IgA
IgE
IgD

58
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-most abundant antibody
-found in blood and serum
-efficiently opsonizes pathogens
-can cross placenta

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IgG
four subclasses:
1 2 3 4

59
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-most commonly observed in mucus membrane secretions (like saliva)
-formers dimer when secreted
-neutraling antibody

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IgA

60
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-largest antibody
-first antibody produced in response to antigen
-most efficient antibody to activate complement

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IgM

61
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-functions against helminth infections
-mediates allergic reactions (hypersensitivity type I)
-least common antibody

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IgE

62
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each antibody has a unique:

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amino acid sequence

63
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-rearrangement and assembly of gene segments
-occurs during B cell development
-results in millions of combinations for antigen recognition

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antibody diversity: each antibody has a unique amino acid sequence

64
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initially, IgM and IgD are present as membrane bound antibodies
-b cells may produce AB of other classes
-occurs after stimulated by antigen and CD4 T (helper) cells

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antibody class switching

65
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during antibody class switching,
b cell still maintains its antigen specificity but what is switched

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heavy chain is switched

66
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by switching heavy chain with antibody class switching, this broadens the

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functional capabilities of humoral immunity

67
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second exposure to antigen activates memory B cells

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secondary response

68
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generated after primary response to respond to antigen in future

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memory B cell

69
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can circulate in the body for years after infection

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memory b cells

70
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in secondary response,
a fraction of activated b cells become _____.

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memory cells

71
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circulate in the blood, lymphoid organs
-do not actively secrete antibodies
-rapidly differentiate into antibody producing cells upon re-exposure

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memory b cells

72
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goal is to stimulate protective adaptive immune responses against microbes

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vaccination

73
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vaccination introduce ______forms of microbes

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non-pathogenic

74
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some types of vaccinations:

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inactivated vaccines, live-attenuated vaccines, mRNA vaccine

75
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types of whole virus vaccines

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inactivated: contains copies of the virus that have been killed (may need booster)
live-attenuated: contains copies of the virus that have been weakened

76
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antibodies are produced by the body in response to an antigen

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active immunity

77
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types of active immunity:

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naturally: individual with infectious disease
artificial: vaccination- attenuate virus or bacteria

provides long-term immunity-memory b cells

78
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antibodies derived from another source

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passive immunity

79
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meternal antibodies transferred across placenta to fetus
-provides short-term immunity- no memory b cells produced

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passive immunity

80
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active vs passive immunity

which provides immediate protection?
which provides long term protection?

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immediate: passive
long term: active

81
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combat infections by intracellular microbes
-mediated by t-lymphocytes

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cell mediated immunity

82
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cell mediated immunity deals with intracellular pathogens:

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  1. microbes ingested by phagocytes- some may resist microbial activity
  2. viruses- able to infect and replicate in cytoplasm of host cells
83
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cell mediate sequence explained:

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  1. APCs travel to lymphoid tissues and present antigen via MHC
  2. t cells are activated, proliferate, and differentiate into effector and memory cells
  3. t cell migrate to site of infection- initiate response (CD4 vs. CD8)
  4. some activated t cells remain in lymph tissue
    -help b cells produce antibodies
    -become memory t cells
84
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-locus of polymorphic genes on chromosome 6

-display peptide antigens for recognition by t lymphocytes!!!!

-helps cells recognize between self and nonself!!!!!

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major histocaompatibility complex
MHC
[human leukocyte antigen: HLA]

85
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mhc class that is found on all nucleated cells:
what is it recognized by?

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MHC class I
recognized by CD8 t cells

86
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what mhc class is found on the APC surface?
recognized by:

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mhc class II
recognized by CD4 t cells

-macrophages, dendritic cells, b cells

87
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-become effector cells in response to antigen
-apc presents antigen via MHC II
-will release cytokines to activate other cells

-have clonal expansion of these

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CD4 t cells

88
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CD4 helper t cell subset classes:

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Th1: activate macrophages= host defense is intracellular pathogens

Th2: activate eosinophils= host defense is parasites

Th17: activate neutrophils= host defense are extracellular pathogens

89
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become effector cells in response to antigen
-APC presents antigens on MHC I
-will release enzymes to kill infected cells

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cd8 t cells

90
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-a fraction of antigen-activated t cells differentiate into memory cells

-found in lymphoid organs, mucosal tissue, circulation

-central memory cells: rapid clonal expansion after re-exposure

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cell-mediated memory

91
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-immune responses are self-limited
-effector lymphocytes die by apoptosis after microbe is eliminated
-allows system to return to resting state

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decline of immune responses

92
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humoral vs cellular immunity

which deals with extracellular microbes and which with intracellular microbes

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extra: humoral
intra: cellular