Immunology Intro Flashcards
small lymphocyte
produces B cells or T cells
plasma cell
fully differentiated form of B cell that secretes antibodies
natural killer cell
kills cells infected with viruses
neutrophil
phagocytosis and killing of microorganisms
eosinophil
killing of antibody-coated parasites through release of granule contents
basophil
controlling immune responses to parasites
dendritic cell
activation of T cells and initiation of adaptive immune response
mast cell
expulsion of parasites from body through release of granules containing histamine
monocyte
circulating macrophage precursor
macrophage
phagocytosis and killing of microorganisms; activation of T cells and initiation of immune response
How can you identify a T cell vs B cell?
all T cells express CD3; B cells have CD19/CD20; NK cells have CD16/CD56
innate immune system
pre-existing, limited specificity, no memory
acquired immune system
adaptive, highly specific, has memory
innate immunity includes _
epithelial barriers, dendritic cells, NK cells, phagocytes, complement system
adaptive immunity includes _
B cells –> antibody and T cells –> effector T cells
innate immunity is initiated within _
0-4 hours; infection –> recognition by preformed/non-specific effectors –> removal