Lecture 1 - Intro Flashcards
What is the first step in an immune response?
A stimulus - an infection or break in the barrier
what immune cell recognizes pathogens and secretes inflammatory substances?
Sentinel Dendritic cell
What step involves the release of fibrin, complement, and antibodies?
Vasodilation and permeability
What cell is responsible for “clearing” an infection
White Blood Cells
T/F: inflammation is good when it is systemic
False - inflammation is good when it is localized
Where do bacteria replicate
extracellular and intracellular
Where do viruses replicate
intracellular
Where do fungi replicate
extracellular
Where do parasites replicate
extra- and intra-cellular, but poorly defined
What is an example of an ectoparasite
Mange
What is an example of a helminth
Fluke
What is an example of a protozoan
Giardia (extra)
Coccidia (intra)
