Immunology Final Flashcards

1
Q

How does a trophoblast communicate with the mother?

A

Interferons

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2
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What is the name for the part of the trophoblast that interacts with the endometrium?

A

THe placenta

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3
Q

Why doesn’t the placenta cause an immune response in the mother?

A

It does not express PRRs

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4
Q

Which is up regulated/down regulated in maternal recognition of pregnancy?
Innate immunity
Adaptive immunity

A

Innate immunity is upregualted
Adaptive immunity is down regulated

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5
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Which is up regulated/down regulated in maternal recognition of pregnancy?

A

Th2 is up regulated
Th1 is down regulated

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