Immunology Flashcards
1
Q
Pattern Recognition Receptors
A
Recognise foreign cells
Stimulate adaptive system
2
Q
Antimicrobial Peptides
A
Get rid of pathogens
e.g. defensins
3
Q
Cytokines
A
Mediate inflam+immune response
Increase coag
4
Q
Adaptive Mechanism
A
1) Ag ingested and broken down
2) Peptides associate with Class 2 MHC
3) Foreign peptides recognised by T helpers who release cytokines
5
Q
MHC
A
Present Ag peptides
Class 1 for T killers
Class 2 for T helpers
Encode HLA on chr 6
