Innate Immune Response Flashcards

1
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Serves as the frontline of defense by the body against pathogens and invaders

Involves surface barriers and non-specific immunity cells

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Innate Immune System

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Already present at birth

Serves as barrier for the entry and spread of microorganisms in the body

Action happens at the same speed every time there is an invader

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Innate Defenses

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3
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is the first line of defense of the body.

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skin

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4
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The skin is equipped with…?

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impenetrable epithelium

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5
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when the skin is ———— it becomes vulnerable to ————–

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wounded , pathogens

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6
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are internal surfaces that protect epithelial cells from damage

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Mucosae

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7
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are hairlike structures present in epithelial cells.

It serves to clean the tract by removing the mucus.

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Cilia

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8
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Respond to bacterial infections and the formation of tumors.

Capable of targeting pathogens.

Tags any infected cells that need to be destroyed

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Natural killer cells

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9
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The process of engulfing pathogens in order to destroy them

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Phagocytosis

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10
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Provides immediate actions to protect the body against pathogens

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Innate Immune Response

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11
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Two parts of innate immune response

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Recognition of pathogen, effector mechanism

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12
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  • soluble proteins and cell-surface receptors recognize and bind with the pathogen
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Recognition of pathogen

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13
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cells engulf, kill or attack pathogens

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Effector Mechanism

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14
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An immune response in the presence of pathogens

Caused by white blood cells and discharged substances

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Inflammation

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