Quiz 4 Flashcards
Immunity 2 subtypes
Innate, acquired
What type of immunity are vaccines based on (hint: think about 2 types of immunity)
Acquired
Another name for antibody
Immunoglobin
2 types of immunity
Cell-mediated immunity
Humoral immunity
Name the immunity where cytotoxic action of cells is relevant
Cell-mediated immunity
Name the immunity where chemical activation of antibodies is relevant
Humoral immunity
Most of cells in the blood are _____
T cells
Where do NK cells originate from
Multiple sites
(T/F) natural killer cells do not require activation
False. NK cells require activation
Which of the 2 types of immunity do NK cells work with
Innate and adaptive. However, mostly works with innate response
What are MHCs
Major Histocompatibility Complex
how do NK cells kill virus-infected cells
Directly kills them. No engulfing oranything
(T/F) MHC is needed for NK cells to kill virus-infected cells
False. NK cells can kill infected cells even without MHC being displayed
Cell mediated immunity vs humoral immunity
Cell mediated: kills infected cells, mainly defends against intracellular pathogens (viruses + bacteria)
Humoral: defend against extracellular pathogens (circulating viruses + circulating bacteria)
What are APCs
Antigen Presenting Cell. Macrophage or dendric cell. Ingests + displays part of antigen on its surface