Quiz 2 Flashcards
Immunoglobulins
Antibodies circulating in the blood serum
IgA
Serous in the blood and secretory in saliva, tears and breastmilk. Defense against microorganisms and protects mucosal sites
IgD
Functions in the activation of B cells lymphocytes
IgE
In hypersensitivity or allergic reactions, causes release of histamine
IgG
Major antibody in blood serum (about 75%). Can pass the placental border and serves as the first passive immunity for the newborns
IgM
Involved in early immune response because of its involvement with IgD in the activation of B cells lymphocytes, activating compliment, and react to blood group of antigens
Antibody titer
The level of a specific antibody in the blood is referred to as the antibody titer. Used to diagnose and evaluate infectious diseases
T lymphocytes
Develop in the bone marrow, travel to the thymus and mature
Natural killer cells
A large lymphocyte that plays a part in the innate immune response of the body
Dendritic Cell
Dendritic cell is a white blood cell whose main function is to process antigenetic material and present it on its surface to other cells of the immune response
Langerhans cells
Specialized cell in mucosal tissue that are involved in the immune response
Cytokines
Proteins made by cells that are able to affect the behavior of other cells, considered immunodulating agents
Interferon
Various functions involving leukocytes, fibroblasts, and endothelial cells
B lymphocytes develop from a stem cell in bone marrow and mature and reside where?
Lymphoid tissue
interleukins
stimulate leukocyte proliferation
lymphotoxin
destroys fibroblasts
Macrophage-activating factor
activates macrophages to produce and secrete lysosomal enzymes
Macrophage chemotactic factor
stimulate macrophage emigration
Migration inhibitory factor
inhibits macrophage activity
Tumor necrosis factor
various functions involving leukocytes and fibroblasts
Humoral response
antibody-mediated response. Involves the production of antibodies with the B-cells as the primary cells. protects against primary cells
Cell-mediated response
cellular immunity
o T lymphocytes are the primary cells.
Lymphocytes may work alone or be assisted by macrophages.
o The cell-mediated portion regulates both major responses.
passive immunity
• Using antibodies created by another person to prevent infectious disease
Natural active immunity
Protection following survival from an infectious disease. Person recovers from a disease and body recognizes the disease if exposed again.