Immunology Flashcards
Name the three parts of innate immune system
- Physical/physiological barriers
- Antimicrobial molecules
- Sentinel/phagocytic cells
In the innate immune system, name the four physical/physiological barriers
- Epithelium
- Mucus/tears/sebum
- Flushing/peristalsis
- Commensal flora
Name the complement protein that is a key opsonin
C3b
Name the three sentinel cells
- Mast cells
- Macrophages
- Dendritic cells
How are antimicrobial molecules, like defensins, similar to arrows?
They create pores
Location of hematopoiesis, and the three main types of cells made
Mainly in the bone marrow
-Erythroid
-Myeloid
-Lymphoid
Monocytes differentiate into …
Macrophages, Myeloid dendritic cells
Where are B cells developed and where do they mature
Develop in : Bone Marrow
Mature in : Bone marrow (mammals), Bursa of Fabricius (birds)
Where are T cells developed and where do they mature
Develop in : Bone Marrow
Mature in : Thymus
What does CMP (common myeloid progenitor) differentiate into?
Megakaryocyte, erythrocyte, mast cell, myeloblast
What does a myeloblast differentiate into?
Basophil, Neutrophil, Eosinophil, Monocyte
What does a monocyte differentiate into and where is it found.
Macrophage and myeloid dendritic cell. Monocytes are found in circulation
What does CLP (common lymphoid progenitor) differentiate into?
NK cell(large granular lymphocyte), small lymphocyte, lymphoid dendritic cell
Which is the only hematopoietic cell type that can REGENERATE?
a) monocyte
b) Hematopoietic stem cell
c) common myeloid precursor
d) common lymphoid precursor
B) Hematopoietic stem cell
Which of the following is NOT mature when it leaves the bone marrow?
a) T cell
b) Mast cell
c) monocyte
d) Neutrophil
a) T cell
Matures in Thymus!
Which of the following granulocytes has a multilobulated nucleus and pale-staining granules?
a) basophil
b) mast cell
c) eosinophil
d) Neutrophil
d) Neutrophil
Neutrophils are the FIRST RESPONDERS that aren’t in the tissue. What three primary ways do they kill infecting microbes?
1) Phagocytosis
2) Degranulation
3) Neutrophil Extracellular traps (NETs)
Why do birds not form liquid-y abscesses?
Birds’ heterophils (similar to neutrophil) lack significant myeloperoxidase activity…bacteria not broken down via respiratory burst
NETosis is an (active/passive) process and involves releasing DNA coated with ________ and granule components
ACTIVE ; histones
What is the primary function of Eosinophils? What other leukocyte shares this function?
To kill multicellular parasites (like helminths) by releasing granules; Basophils also kill these parasites
What three leukocytes are related to allergic reactions?
Mast cells, Basophils :(late phase allergic rxns), Eosinophils
Name the three functions of a Macrophage
1) Sentinel cells (produce cytokines when activated)
2) Phagocytosis
3) Antigen presentation
Where do mast cells reside and what are their four functions?
In connective tissues near blood vessels and nerves.
1) vasodilation
2) vascular permeability
3) recruit other leukocytes
4) allergic responses
What cell is described here :
-lymphoid lineage
-1st line of defense against viruses, some tumors
-secrete cytotoxic granules that drive apoptosis
-check for MHC class 1 receptor
Natural Killer cell
Which innate immune cell is the MOST effective at antigen presentation?
a) basophil
b) mast cell
c) macrophage
d) dendritic cell
d) dendritic cell
T/F : T and B lymphocytes are part of the innate immune system
FALSE
part of the adaptive immune system
Do the presence of macrophages/lymphocytes/plasma cells indicate an acute or chronic infection?
chronic
What potential cause are neutrophils a clue to?
extracellular bacteria
Lymphocytes/plasma cells in a sample would indicate what problem?
viral, immune mediated
biochemical cascades result in the efficient process of _________
amplification
C4b would refer to :
a) an inactive complement
b) a cleavage product
c) a complex of complement components
b) a cleavage product
The complement system facilitates phagocytosis, direct killing of pathogen, and the _____________ that helps fight the pathogen.
inflammatory response
List the 3 mechanisms (pathways) of complement activation, and the key protein they all result in.
- Classical
- Alternative
- Lectin
C3 CONVERTASE
The classical pathway is ________ - initiated.
antibody
C3 convertase spontaneously breaks down into C3b and C3a. What are the functions of these cleavage products?
C3b can be an opsonin that binds to a pathogen as a marker for phagocytosis and is part of the process for the MAC complex. C3a chemotaxis to recruits leukocytes.
Why can C3b not attach to healthy cells?
due to protective H and I factors
Lectin binds to ______ and results in the formation of _______
Mannose; C3 convertase
Which pathway requires the ADAPTIVE immune system to initiate?
a) lectin
b) classical
c) alternative
b) classical
Which pathway uses “Factors” and letters instead of numbers?
a) lectin
b) classical
c) alternative
c) alternative