Lecture 15 Flashcards
Humoral immunity
combat foreign molecules known as antigen (outside of cell)
Cellular immunity (cell-mediated immunity)
Produce T lymphocytes (inside of cells)
IgG
Monomer, neutralize toxins/viruses
IgM
Pentamer, first response to an infection
IgA
Monomer in serum, prevent microbial attachment to mucous membranes
IgD
Monomer, assists in the immune response in B cells
IgE
Monomer, cause the release of histamines
Major histocompatibility complex (MHC)
Genes encode molecules on the cell surface
Clonal selection differentiates activated B cells into
- Antibody producing plasma cells
* Memory cells
Naturally acquired active immunity
Resulting from infection
Naturally acquired passive immunity
Transplacental or vía colotrum
Artificially acquired active immunity
Injection of vaccination
Artificially acquired passive immunity
Injection of antibodies