Specific - Concepts Flashcards
1
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The four properties of adaptive immunity
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Specificity, versatility, memory, tolerance.
2
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Two main types of major histocompatibility complexes
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Class 1 and class 2
3
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The main functions of cytokines
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Stimulation of memory helper T cell production and maturation of cytotoxic T cells. Promoting nonspecific defenses. Attraction and enhancement of cytotoxic T cells activity. Promotion of B cell activation.
4
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Seven ways that the binding of anti-bodies to antigens can contribute to the elimination of the antigen
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Neutralization, precipitation and agglutination, activation of the complement system, attraction of various phagocytic immune system cells, opsonization, promotion of the inflammatory response, inhibition of pathogen adhesion.
