Lesson 18 Flashcards
The scientific study of the immune system and immune response
Immunology
Scientist who study various aspects of the immune system
Immunologist
It is considered as the third line of defense
Immune system
It is considered as a specific host defense mechanism because it springs into action to defense against a specific pathogen
Immune system
Understanding immunology boils down to two terms
Antigens
Antibodies
Molecules that stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies
Antigens
Proteins produced by the immune system in response to antigens
Antibodies
Primary function of the immune system
Differentiate between self and non-self
Destroy that which is non-self
Two major arms of immune system
Humoral immunity
CMI (Cell Mediated Immunity)
Always involves the production of antibodies in response to antigens
Humoral Immunity
Involves various type of cells, with antibodies only playing a minor role
Cell Mediated Immunity
Humoral Immunity
B Cells or T Cells?
B Cells
Cell Mediated Immunity
B Cells or T Cells?
T Cells
Hunoral immunity is mediated by antibodies
Antibodies-mediated Immunity
Immunity that results from the active production or receipt of protective antibodies during one’s lifetime
Acquired Immunity