Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
Immunity
A
Body’s ability to resist infection
2
Q
Bone marrow
A
- red marrow: blood stem cells that can become red blood cells, leukocytes, and platelets
- yellow marrow: mostly fat
3
Q
Functions of spleen
A
- stores blood
- filters blood (by removing cell waste and getting rid of old/damaged cells)
- makes leukocytes
- makes antibodies
- maintains fluid levels
4
Q
Animal with similar immune system to humans
A
Pigs (>80%)
5
Q
Do all birds have IgY in yolk?
A
Yes
6
Q
Who discovered IgY antibodies in ostrich yolks
A
Dr. Yasuhiro Tsukamoto
7
Q
What animal has the most powerful immune system?
A
Ostriches
8
Q
Ostriches produce antibodies within _____ weeks of exposure to antigens
A
2
9
Q
Ostriches’ IgY are _____ heat sensitive and _____ acid resistant compared to other avians
A
Less; more
10
Q
Von Behring (1901)
A
Discovery of serum antibody
11
Q
Koch (1905)
A
Immune response in tuberculosis
12
Q
Brodet (1919)
A
Complement
13
Q
Edelman and Porter (1972)
A
Antibody structure
14
Q
Location and function of harderian gland
A
- location: behind eyes
- function: produces lacrimal fluid
- is a peripheral lymphoid organ
15
Q
Bursa fabricious
A
- unique organ to birds
- primary lymphoid organ for B cell differentiation, maturation, and development