Pharm: Module 5 Immunity Flashcards
what is the thymus role in immunity
formation of T cells
what is the tonsils role in immunity
distinguish invaders for destruction
what is the speens role in immunity
filters blood and distributes T and B cells
what is the lymph glands role in immunity
storage and WBC formation
what is the bone marrows role in immunity
B cells produced in bone marrow
body produces antibodies
natural immunity
active immunity
receives antibodies from another source
immediate and short term
passive immunity
examples of active immunity
DTap and Tdap, Hep B and A vaccines, MMR
body exposed to weakened antigen
immune system is stimulated and remembers antigen
does not lead to full infection
active acquired artificial
exposure to pathogen or disease
acquires immunity by surviving disease and producing antibodies
active acquired natural
transfer of antibodies from mother to fetus
placental or breastmilk
passive natural
administration of concentrated immunoglobulins
bypasses immune system response
immediate protection from invading organisms
passive artificial
examples of passive artificial
rabies, antitoxins, immunoglobulins, antivenom
live, weakened microbe
attenuated virus
given to immunocompromised patients
immunoglobulins
