Lymphatics and Immune System Flashcards
Where lymphocytes are produced
Bone Marrow
Composition of Lymph
H2O, Electrolytes, 2-4% Protein
Helper T Cells
Function
CD4
Activate B Cells
What are antigen presenting cells?
Macrophages
Cytotoxic T Cells
Function
CD8
Lyse invading cells
What produces antibodies?
B-Lymphocytes
Memory Cells
Where is there more heterochromatin in?
Naive B and T Cells
What is an Epitope?
Molecule presented; binds to the receptors of T Cells
Natural Killer Cells (2)
Function
CD16 and CD56
Basically kills anything
Suppressor T Cells (4)
Created By?
CD4, CD8, CD25, and FOXP3
Hassal’s Corpuscle
What activates Natural Killer Cells? (2)
Interferon and Antibodies
Major Histocompatibility Complex (AkA?)
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)
What chromosome is the MHC found?
Chromosome 6
[Class I MHC]
What genes?
Function?
Self-antigen Genes
A, B, and C Genes
Can recognize self cells
Cytotoxic T Cells can only lyse foreign cells expressing MHCI on their surface
[Class II MHC]
What genes?
Function?
6 D Genes
T Cell Receptor
Where are MHC I found?
Where are MHC II found?
Present in all nucleated cells of the body
Present only on immune cells, macrophages, and lymphocytes