Immunology Flashcards

1
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The integumentary system provides a physical barrier to what?

A

Invasion by pathogens

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2
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Glands

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Secretions flush surface, may contain bactericidal chemicals, destructive enzymes

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3
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Epithelial barriers

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Acid in stomach destroys pathogens, mucus in respiratory tract traps pathogens, urine flushes urinary passageways, glandular secretions in reproductive tract flush tract

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4
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Functions of blood

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Transports gasses, nutrients, hormones, metabolic waste.
Restricts fluid loss.
Defends against toxins and pathogens.
Stabilizes body temperature.

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5
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Composition of blood

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Plasma, formed elements

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6
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Plasma

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Liquid part of blood, about 55% of volume

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7
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Formed elements

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Cells and fragments of blood, includes red/white blood cells, platelets, about 45% of volume

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8
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Blood volume varies by average body size

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Adult males 5-6L
Adult females 4-5L

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9
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Phagocytes

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First line of cellular defence, found in peripheral tissues, remove cellular debris

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10
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Types of phagocytes

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Neutrophils, eosinophils, monocyte-macrophage system

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11
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Neutrophils

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Abundant, mobile, fast-acting

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12
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Eosinophils

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Less abundant than neutrophils

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13
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Monocyte-macrophage system

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Macrophages- derived from monocytes
Fixed macrophages - scattered among connective tissues
Free macrophages - travel through body

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14
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Pyrogens

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Circulating proteins; reset temperature thermostat in hypothalamus

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15
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Physical barriers

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Keeps hazardous organisms and materials outside body

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16
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Phagocytes

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Engulf pathogens and cellular debris

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17
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Immune surveillance by NK cells

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Monitor peripheral tissues, release perforins that destroy abnormal cells membrane

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18
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Interferons

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Released by lymphocytes, macrophages, or virus-infected cells
Trigger production of antiviral proteins

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19
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Complement system

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Group of circulating proteins that help antibodies destroy pathogens

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20
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Inflammatory response

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Localized, tissue-level response to limit spread of injury or infection

21
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Fever

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Accelerates body metabolism and defence activity

22
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The lymphatic system

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Includes cells, tissues, and organs that defend against environmental hazards.

23
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Lymphocytes

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Cells in the lymphatic system

24
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Lymphatics (lymphatic vessels)

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Vessels in the lymphatic system

25
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What do lymphocytes respond to?

A

Invading pathogens, abnormal body cells, foreign proteins

26
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Lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes

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Cervical lymph nodes, thoracic duct, right lymphatic duct, axillary lymph nodes, inguinal lymph nodes

27
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Lymphoid tissues and organs

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Tonsil, thymus, spleen, appendix

28
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Lymphatic capillaries

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Originate as pockets instead of forming continuous tubes, have larger diameters, have thinner walls

29
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Lymphatic flow

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From the lymphatic capillaries > larger lymphatic vessels > body’s trunk

30
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Larger lymphatic vessels contain what?

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Valves; close together, bulge at each valve, prevent back flow

31
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The spleen

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Largest mass of lymphoid tissue; removes abnormal red blood cells, stores iron, initiates immune response by B cells and T cells

32
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Pharyngeal tonsil

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Adenoid; located on posterior, superior wall of nasopharynx.

33
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Palatine tonsils

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Located in posterior, inferior margin of oral cavity along boundary of pharynx

34
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Lingual tonsils

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Deep in epithelium covering base of tongue

35
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Thoracic duct

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Collects lymph from - Body inferior to diaphragm, left side of body superior to diaphragm, empties into the left subclavian vein.

36
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Right lymphatic duct

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Collects lymph from - right side of body superior to diaphragm, empties into right subclavian vein

37
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Three classes of lymphocytes

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T cells, B cells, NK cells

38
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All classes of lymphocytes are sensitive to?

A

Antigens; stimulate an immune response

39
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T cells

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80% of circulating lymphocytes

40
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Cytotoxic T cells

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Attack foreign cells or body cells infected by viruses. Involved in cell-mediated immunity

41
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Helper T cells

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Stimulate activation and function of T cells and B cells

42
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Suppressor/Regulatory T cells

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Helps to suppress the immune system in cases of self

43
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B Cells

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10-15% of circulating lymphocytes, responsible for antibody-mediated immunity, some become memory B cells instead of plasma cells

44
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Two forms of immunity that work independently and together

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Nonspecific (innate) immunity, specific (adaptive) immunity

45
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Two types of specific immunity

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Active immunity, passive immunity

46
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Active immunity

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When body develops antibodies in response to antigen

47
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Passive immunity

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Receive antibodies from another source

48
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Allergies

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Excessive immune responses to antigens, many trigger inflammation

49
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Anaphylaxis

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Stimulates histamine release from mast cells throughout body, extreme drop in blood pressure leading to circulatory collapse