Immunology (exam 1)

Question 1

Edward Jenner

Answer 1

“father of immunology”
innoculated to cow pox, exposed to small pox –> immune
varialation: taking scabs from infected, rubbed on healthy–> immune
vaccine for small pox
accredited for saving more lives than any other human

Question 2

Commensal organisms

Answer 2

don’t cause harm. usually provide some benefit by out competing other organisms

Question 3

pathogens

Answer 3

organisms that cause harm

Question 4

what does virulent mean

Answer 4

ability to cause disease

Question 5

primary pathogens

Answer 5

pathogens that cause disease

Question 6

opportunistic pathogens

Answer 6

may or may not be present in commensal population. may or many not cause harm

Question 7

what are the three defense mechanisms of the immune stystem?

Answer 7

physical barriers, innate immunity, adaptive immunity

Question 8

What are the 4 physical barriers?

Answer 8

intact skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract