Immunology Flashcards
What do macrophages and monocytes do one you need to remember
Present to lymphocytes
Cytotoxic t cells (Letters number)
CD8
T helper cells (Letters number)
CD4
Cytokines 3
Secreted by WBC, messengers, Instruct cells to alter activity
Two examples of cytokines
Interferons and interleukins
Interleukins 3
Regulate cell growth and differentiation, and motility
Interferons
Antiviral
What is humoral Immunity?
Antibody immunity produced by B cells
What is cell mediated immunity?
Specific antigen recognition by T cells and surveillance for malignant cells.
IgG
Crosses placenta baby has for 3 months
IgA
Lines cells and body and is in secretions Breast milk
IgM
First to show up
IgE
Allergies anaphylactic shock
Immunosenescence
Decrease immune response with age
First signs of anaphylaxis
Anxiety, sneezing, wheezing, stridor