immuno random Flashcards
what part of the lymph node is underdeveloped in DiGeorge?
paracortex
encapsulated organisms
strep pneumo, h flu b, neisseria, e coli, salmonella, klebsiella, GBS (SHiNE SKiS)
what can you expect on CBC and peripheral smear after splenectomy
smear: Howell-Jolly bodies, target cells; CBC: increased platelets, increased lymphocytes
what pharyngeal pouch is the thymus derived from?
third pharyngeal pouch
what are the components of innate immunity?
neutrophils, macrophages, monocytes, dendritic cells, NK cells (lymphoid origin), complement
what are the components of adaptive immunity?
T cells, B cells, circulating antibodies
what are PAMPs? What are some examples?
pathogen associated molecular patterns; example=LPS
What are the important neutrophil chemotactic agents?
C5a, IL-8, LTB4, kallikrein, platelet-activating factor