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Allele

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one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at
the same place on a chromosome.

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Allogeneic

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Different genetics between individuals from the same species.

denoting, relating to, or involving tissues or cells that are genetically dissimilar
and hence immunologically incompatible, although from individuals of the same species.

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Chemotaxis

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Movement of cells up a concentration gradient of chemotactic factors.

movement of a motile cell or organism, or part of one, in a direction
corresponding to a gradient of increasing or decreasing concentration of a particular
substance.

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Amorphic gene

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Amorphic describes a mutation that causes complete loss of gene function.
Amorph is sometimes used interchangeably with “genetic null”. An amorphic mutation might
cause complete loss of protein function by disrupting translation (“protein null”) and/or
preventing transcription (“RNA null”)

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Antibody

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a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen. Also
called gamma immunoglobulins.

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Antigen

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any foreign substance that induces an immune response in the body, especially the
production of antibodies. A molecule capable of interacting with an antibody or a T-cell
receptor

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Antigen-presenting Cell (APC)

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an antigen-presenting cell (APC) or accessory cell is
a cell that displays antigen complexed with major histocompatibility complex II (MHC II) on
their surfaces that are involved in presentation of antigen to T cells; T cells may recognize
these complexes using their T cell receptors (TCRs). These cells are dendritic cells, B cells
and macrophages.

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Chemokines

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Proteins that stimulate both specific and general immune cells and help coordinate immune responses and inflammation. They are released by cells at a site of injury or infection, and call other cells to help repair the area.

any of a class of cytokines with functions that include attracting white blood cells to sites of infection.

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CD (cluster determinants or cluster of differentiation)

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The cluster of differentiation is a
protocol used for the identification and investigation of cell surface molecules providing
targets for immunophenotyping of cells. A system used to name and define specific cell
molecules

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Co-dominant

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the expression of both the maternal and paternal copy of a gene in a
heterozygote.

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Complement

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A system of around 25 proteins that help antibodies destroy bacteria. Complement also helps remove antibody coated antigens from the body. The proteins also cause blood vessels to dilate- causing the inflammatory response.

The complement system is a group of proteins that are a part of
the immune system that enhances (complements) the ability of antibodies and phagocytic
cells to clear microbes and damaged cells from an organism, promotes inflammation, &
attacks the pathogen’s plasma membrane.

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Cytokines

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Chemical messengers that regulate the immune response. Produced by virtually all cells of the innate immune system.

any of a number of substances, such as interferon, interleukin, & growth factors,
that are secreted by certain cells of the immune system and have an effect on other cells such
as regulation of the intensity and duration of the immune response.

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Disease vs Infection

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Infection : often the first step, occurs when bacteria, viruses or other microbes that cause
disease enter your body and begin to multiply.

Disease : occurs when the cells in your body are damaged as a result of the infection and
signs and symptoms of an illness appear.

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Dominant

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An allele or a gene that is expressed in an organism’s phenotype, masking the
effect of the recessive allele or gene when present.

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Effector cell

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A cell that performs a specific function in response to a stimulus.

a lymphocyte (as a T cell) that has been induced to differentiate into a form
(as a cytotoxic T cell) capable of mounting a specific immune response—called also effector
lymphocyte.

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Endothelial cells

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Endothelial cells line the inside of every blood vessel in the body. They
form a one-cell-thick layer called the endothelium, which is also found on the inner walls of
the heart chambers and lymphatic vessels, which carry excess blood plasma around the body.
The endothelium is very extensive.

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Epitope

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the part of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself. Also known as
antigenic determinant, is the part of an antigen that is recognized by the immune system,
specifically by antibodies, B cells, or T cells

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Gene

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a unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine
some characteristic of the offspring. (“proteins coded directly by genes”)

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Genotype

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the genetic constitution of an individual organism

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Haplotype

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A haplotype is a group of genes within an organism that was inherited together
from a single parent. The word “haplotype” is derived from the word “haploid,” which
describes cells with only one set of chromosomes, and from the word “genotype,” which
refers to the genetic makeup of an organism.

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Hematopoiesis

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The production of all types of blood cells including formation, development,
and differentiation of blood cells. Prenatally, hematopoiesis occurs in the yolk sack, then in
the liver, and lastly in the bone marrow.

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Heterophile

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An antibody that is circulating through the body that is reactive to an antigen from a separate species.

Pertaining to cross-reacting antigens occurring in different species or to
antibodies directed against such antigens (heterophile antibodies). For example, in rheumatic
fever, antibodies against group A streptococcal cell walls can also react with (and thus
damage) human heart tissues

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Heterozygous

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The genetics term heterozygous refers to a pair of genes where one is
dominant and one is recessive — they’re different.

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Histocompatibility

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The ability of tissues to be compatible.

the condition of having antigenic similarities such that cells or tissues
transplanted from one (the donor) to another (the recipient) are not rejected.

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Homozygous

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pertaining to an individual (or a condition in a cell or an organism)
containing two copies of the same allele for a particular trait located at similar positions
(loci) on paired chromosomes

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Humoral

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relating to the body fluids, especially with regard to immune responses involving
antibodies produced by B cells in body fluids as distinct from cell mediated immunity (which
involves T cells)

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Immunity

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the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of
specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.

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Immunogen

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substance capable of inducing an immune response; used synonymously with
the term antigen. However, not all antigens are immunogens.

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Interleukins

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A cytokine that is a major group of lymphokines and monokines. Causes the immune system to produce T cells.

any of various cytokines of low molecular weight that are produced by
lymphocytes, macrophages, and monocytes and that function especially in regulation of the
immune system and especially cell-mediated immunity. Abbreviated: IL

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Interferons

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Group of proteins having antiviral activity and capable of enhancing or modifying the immune response.

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Innate

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inborn; natural, Innate immunity refers to nonspecific defense mechanisms that come
into play immediately or within hours of an antigen’s appearance in the body. These
mechanisms include physical barriers such as skin, chemicals in the blood, and immune
system cells that attack foreign cells in the body

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Inflammation

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a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened,
swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

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Locus (loci)

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the position of a gene, or other significant sequence, on a chromosome

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Linked genes

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when two genes are close together on the same chromosome, they do not
assort independently and are said to be linked. Whereas genes located on different
chromosomes assort independently and have a recombination frequency of 50%, linked
genes have a recombination frequency that is less than 50%

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MHC (Major Histocompatibility Complex)

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The major histocompatibility complex (MHC)
is a set of cell surface proteins essential for the acquired immune system to recognize foreign
molecules in vertebrates, which in turn determines histocompatibility. Involved in antigen
presentation

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Microbe vs bacteria

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“Microbe” generally just means anything small - bacteria, yeasts,
fungi, even protozoa. The term “Bacteria” is one category of microbes and is often used
informally as a synonym for “prokaryote”. All bacteria are microbes but not all microbes are
bacteria

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Naïve lymphocyte

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A naïve T cell (Th0 cell) is a T cell that has not yet encountered their
specific antigen and therefore have never responded to it. All lymphocytes leaving the
thymus and bone marrow are naïve until they get activated by binding with their cognate
antigen.

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Opsonin

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Promotes adhesion of an antigen to a phagocytic cell, quickening the process of phagocytosis.

any molecule that enhances phagocytosis by marking an antigen for an immune
response or marking dead cells for recycling (i.e., causes the phagocyte to “relish” the
marked cell).

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Opsonization

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coating of a particle such as a bacterium with antibody and/or complement
that leads to enhanced phagocytosis by phagocytic cells.

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Pathogen

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a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease

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Phagocytosis

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the ingestion of bacteria or other material by phagocytes

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Phenotype

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The physical appearance or biochemical characteristic of an organism as a result
of the interaction of its genotype and the environment.

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Polymorphic

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Occurring in several forms.

in genetics, the existence of multiple alleles at a particular genetic locus,
resulting in variants of the gene and product amount different members of the same species.

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Recessive

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In genetics, a recessive gene or allele is one in which the effect is masked by the
effects of the dominant gene therefore not expressed.

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Zymogen

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A protein that is activated on proteolytic cleavage by a protease.

a protein that is activated by proteolytic cleavage by a protease; lots of zymogens
once cleaved turn into active enzymes themselves.

46
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define immunology

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Immunology is the study of molecules, cells, organs, and systems that are responsible for the recognition and disposal of nonself material.

47
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Discuss the role of the immune system

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Distinguishing from self, and nonself
Identifying antigens (and remembering new antigens for future identification.)
Evaluating what response is needed for any identified antigens

48
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Differentiate between innate and adaptive immunity

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Innate immunity is a nonspecific defense against non-self material. Born with.

Adaptive Immunity is a specific defense against nonself invaders. It takes time to be activated, and immunity is acquired by exposure.

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differentiate between humoral and cell mediated immunity

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Humoral = antibody-mediated immunity. Helper T cells will assist B cells to differentiate into plasma B cells that can produce antibodies against a specific antigen. Acts on extracellular microbes (bacteria).

Cell mediated = does not involve antibodies, rather it is activation of phagocytes, antigen-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, and the release of various cytokines in response to an antigen. Acts on tumour cells and intracellular microbes (viruses).

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state the three lines of immune defense

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  1. Unbroken skin
  2. Innate immune system
  3. Adaptive immune system
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CD3

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On all T cells, Markers T cell activation.

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CD4

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On T helper cells - Binds to MHC II

53
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CD8

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On Cytotoxic T cells - Binds I

54
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CD34

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Hematopoietic progenitor cell - cell to cell adhesion

55
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CD45

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All leukocytes - B cell and T cell signaling

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CD19

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Most B lymphocytes - B cell activation

57
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CD20

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B cells - Target for many immunosuppressive therapies

58
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Differentiate between the external and internal defence systems

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External = Physical and chemical barriers that are always ready and prepared to defend the body from invaders. (Skin, Salvia, Tears)

Internal = Inflammatory response, phagocytosis, NK cells and the complement system.

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describe the clonal selection theory as it pertains to immune responses

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Naive lymphocytes are activated when a specific antigen binds to the receptor, and the cell releases antibodies or cytokines (T cell - release cytokines, B cell - secrete antibodies). Activated lymphocytes now proliferate and differentiate. Cloned cells have the same specificity for the antigen.

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Polyclonal Antiserum

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Multiple B cell clones will be made, each with antibodies for the various epitopes on the antigen. The combination of these various B-cells are polyclonal antiserum.

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List the primary lymphatic organs of the immune system, and what cells develop/mature in these organs.

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Bone Marrow and The thymus

Hematopoiesis occurs in the bone marrow, B cells continue to mature within the bone marrow, whereas T cells move to the thymus for final maturation.

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list the secondary lymphatic organs and discuss their functions

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Spleen - Traps and concentrates non-self substances carried in the blood. Antibodies are created and released into circulation from the spleen.

Lymph Nodes - Interstitial spaces are drained by the lymphatic system, and deposited within a draining lymph node that contains APCs and T and B cells that can initiate an immune response if any antigens are present.

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B Lymphocyte

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  • Part of the Lymphoid line
  • Matures in the bone marrow
  • Produce antibodies
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T Lymphocyte

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  • Part of the lymphoid line
  • Matures in the thymus
  • Naive until activated by an antigen, then they differentiate into effector cells that are able to produce adaptive immunity responses.
  • two kinds:
    T helper cell: Send cytokines to cells of immunity
    CTLs: Cytotoxic T cells that lyse infected or altered host cells.
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Memory Cells

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Effector lymphocytes that do not die once a pathogen is eliminated.

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NKT Cells

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Share properties with NK cells and T cells. They can recognize alerted or abnormal cells and secrete regulatory cytokines and kill the target cells by apoptosis.

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Monocytes

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Develop in bone tissue, then migrate into tissues and differentiate into macrophages.

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Macrophages

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phagocyte that ingests micro-organisms/antigens passing through tissues. Process and present these antigens to T cells. Secrete monokines.

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Neutrophil

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Produced in bone marrow, released into blood, and migrates into tissues. Phagocytic cell that is the first responder, and defends against pyogens

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Eosinophils

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Defend against large parasites and involved in allergies and asthma.

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Basophils

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Release histamine and are involved in allergic reactions.

IgE receptors

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Mast cells

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Found in skin, CT of organs, epithelial tissue, and the GI tract. Allergens bind to the IgE surface.

Release histamine during degranulation

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Dendritic Cell

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Phagocytic cells that roam the periphery looking for non-self invaders. Can activate the adaptive immune system or ingest nonself cells. Part of the innate and adaptive immune system.

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NK Cells

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Kills target cells directly (tumour and virus infected host cells). Looks for MHC class 1 - if not found or is found to be altered destroys the host cell through cytotoxic granules.

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Adaptive Immunity Cells

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T cells, B cells, NKT cells, Memory cells

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Innate Immunity Cells

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Monocytes, Macrophages, Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils, Mast cells, Dendritic Cells, NK cells, NKT cells.

77
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the names given to macrophages in various tissues

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Liver - Kupffer cells
Lung - Alveolar cells
CNS - Microglial cells
Skin - Langerhans cells
Spleen - Splenic Macrophages
Connective Tissue - Histiocytes
Kidney - Mesangial cells
Bone - Osteoclasts

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summarize the general fate of antigen based on the site of entry

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Blood - Heart/blood circulation - Spleen - efferent lymphatics

Tissue - afferent lymphatics - Lymph node - Efferent lymphatics

Tonsils/Payers patches - Efferent lymphatics

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Phagocytic Cells

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Monocytes, macrophages, neutrophils, dendritic cells, and mast cells.

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MHC 1

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On all mammalian cells

81
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MHC II

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Only on phagocytic cells

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IgG

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Coats microbes speeding up their intake by other cells in the immune system

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IgM

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Effective at killing bacteria

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IgE

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Protect against parasitic infections, causes allergy symptoms.

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IgD

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remains attached to B cells, key role in early B cell response

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IgA

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Usually the first type of antibody to encounter an invading microbe. Secreted by mucosal surfaces.

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Immune Tolerance

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The tendency of the T or B cells to ignore the body’s own tissues

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Immune Complexes

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Clusters of interlocking antigens and antibodies

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Graft-versus-host disease

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When transplanted bone marrow’s mature T cell attack and destroy the recipient’s tissue.

90
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Biological response modifiers

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A cancer treatment where the biological response modifier where the (commonly) the patients lymphocytes are altered in a lab into tumour-hungry cells, and reintroduced into the patients body to attack tumour cells.

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Therapeutic cancer vaccine

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Given to patients before disease onset to protect a person from future infections.

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Monoclonal Antibodies

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Identical antibodies made by the clones of a single B cell. Because of their unique specificity for different molecules they are promising treatment for a range of diseases.

93
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What cells are responsible for allergic reactions?

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Mast cells (tissue)/ Basophils (blood)

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Which immune cells have antigen specific receptors?

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Adaptive immune cells

  1. B cells (BCR)
  2. T cells (TCR)

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