Lecture 1 (Overview of the Immune Responses) Flashcards
1
Q
True/False: A microbe only has one microbial Ags that is recognized by the immune system.
A
False, may have many microbial Ags
2
Q
A portion of an Ag molecule which an antibody can bind.
A
Epitope
3
Q
The primary lymphoid organs.
A
Bone marrow and thymus
4
Q
What do Abs bind to?
A
Conformational and linear antigenic epitopes, dependent on folding of the molecule.
5
Q
What do T cell receptors recognize?
A
Linear aminoa acid sequences.
6
Q
Y/N: Can haptens initiate an immune response?
A
No
7
Q
First line of defense against infection.
A
Innate immune system
8
Q
Differences between the innate immune system and adaptive immune system.
A
Innate, quick response, gives raise to acute inflammation, some specificty fo Ag, no memory. Adaptive, long development, highly specific, has memory.
