Immunology and Serology Flashcards
16th Century – Powdered smallpox crusts were inserted with a pin into the skin.
True or False
False (15th)
Using Cowpox lesions, he discovered
“cross-immunity”
CHOICES:
Elie Metchnikoff, Edward Jenner, Louis Pasteur
Edward Jenner
Father of Immunology
CHOICES:
Elie Metchnikoff, Edward Jenner, Louis Pasteur
Louis Pasteur
Cellular Theory of Immunity through Phagocytosis
CHOICES:
Elie Metchnikoff, Edward Jenner, Louis Pasteur
Elie Metchnikoff
The study of a host’s reactions when foreign substances are introduced into the body.
Immunology
The study of the ways the immune system can be advantageously manipulated to protect against or treat disease.
Immunology
The study of molecules, cells, organs and systems responsible for the recognition and disposal of foreign (non-self) material
Immunology
A branch of immunology that focuses on
the laboratory detection and measurement of antigens and antibodies.
Serology
Any foreign substance that
induces an immune response.
Antigen
The primary function is to
protect against microorganisms
and toxins.
Antibody
Antigen is a protein (Immunoglobulin)
produced by Plasma Cells to
neutralize antigens.
True or False
False (Antibody)
What line of defense is Adaptive Immunity?
third line
What line of defense is unbroken skin?
first line
What line of defense is sebum?
first line
What line of defense is natural immunity?
second line
What line of defense is normal flora?
first line
What line of defense is mast cell, neutrophil, and macrophage?
second line
What line of defense is T cells and B cells?
third line
What line of defense is plasma cells?
third line
What line of defense is mucous membranes?
first line
active immunity produces antibody and long responses
True or False
True