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Module 1 Flashcards

1
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Commensal microorganisms

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microorganisms that are harmless or beneficial

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2
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Pathogenic microorganisms

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microorganisms that can cause a disease state

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3
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normal functions of the immune system

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Eliminate & Discriminate

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Discriminate function

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recognize self from non-self

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Eliminate Function

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Destroy non-self (pathogen) and altered self cells (eg. cancer)

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6
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dysfunctions of the immune system

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-Autoimmunity & Hypersensitivity

-Immunodeficiency

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7
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Autoimmunity & Hypersensitivity

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Misdirect or overly active immune system

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Immunodeficiency

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Underactive immune system (AIDS)

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9
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define antigen

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foregin protein that induces an immune response, typically including production of antibodies (antibody generator)

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10
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define antibody

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a protein that is produced in response to, and countering, a specific antigen

**antibodies bind to foreign substances (antigens) and provide a signal for their elimination

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11
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which systems create an efficent filtering system

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circulatory, lymphatic and immune

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12
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major lymphoid organs

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-thymus
-bone marrow
-liver
-lymphatic system
-spleen

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13
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what is the immune system made up of

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tissues, organs and specialized cells

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14
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Lymphatic system

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network of vessels that drains fluid (lymph), that filtrated from the blood in the capillaries and entered the surrounding tissues (interstitial space)

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15
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Circulatory System

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  • where the lymph comes from and goes to after being filtered
    -the lymphatic vessels pick up the lymph and carry it toward the heart where it reenters the circulatory system
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16
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Immune System

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-cells of the immune system travel between the circulatory and lymphatic systems

-some immune cells reside in tissues and can directly interact with antigens (following breach of 1st immune barrier)

-other cells travel in the blood to infection site where they enter tissues and bind antigen, then enter lymphatic system and travel to lymph nodes where antigens are eliminated

17
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lymphoid organs purpose

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act as sites for immune cell generation, training, and/or sites of action

18
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bone marrow structure

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-flexible tissue
-2 types: yellow and red
-filled with hematopoietic cells

19
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bone marrow location

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central cavity inside bones

20
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bone marrow function (RED)

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-important for immune system
-site of hematopoiesis (origin of all immune cells)
-site of b-cell development

21
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bone marrow function (YELLOW)

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-some leukocyte development
-produces fat and cartilage

22
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lymph nodes structure

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-small, bean shaped, numerous
-divided into 3 concentric regions
-filled with lymphocytes, macrophages and dendritic cells

23
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3 concentric regions of lymph nodes

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cortex, paracortex and medulla

24
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lymph nodes location

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grouped along the lymphatic vessels

25
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lymph nodes function

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-filters lymph
-1st organized lymphoid structure that foreign molecules enter

26
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Spleen structure

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-large, oval
-divided into 2 compartments: white and red pulp

27
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Spleen Location

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-left abdomen

28
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Spleen Function

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RED Pulp
- filters blood
WHITE Pulp
- site of development of immune responses against antigens found in blood stream

29
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white pulp

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-filled with macrophages, lymphocytes, T-cells, B-cells and red blood cells

-important compartment of the spleen as it is made of lymphatic tissue filled with immune cells

30
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Red pulp

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composed of cords of Billroth ( fibrils and CT cells with monocytes and macrophages) and splenic sinuses that are filled with blood

31
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MALT (mucosal associated lymphoid tissues) structure

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-combined Sa of various areas in the body (BALT, GALT, lamina propria, peyers patches, tonsils and appendix)
-filled with various types of immune cells depending on location

32
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MALT Location

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mucous membranes lining the digestive, respiratory, and urogenetial systems

33
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MALT function

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initiates immune responses to specific antigens encountered along all mucosal surfaces

34
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Thymus Structure

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-flat
-bi-lobed (each lobe is divided into lobules which have 2 compartments; the medulla and cortex)
-filled with thymocytes, epithelial cells, dendritic cells and macrophages

35
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Thymus Location

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Superior to the heart

36
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Thymus Function

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site of t cell development and maturation

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