test 1 Flashcards
three functions of immunity
defense
homeostasis
surveillance
innate immunity
present at birth, first line defense against pathogens but not antigen specific
acquired immunity
developed immunity, 2 types: active and passive
natural active
from natural contact with pathogen, develops slowly, and is specific
natural passive
from mother to child. last months
artificial active
immunization with antigen. last years
artificial passive
injection of serum with antibodies, last several weeks
mostly composed of proteins, recognized as foreign and triggers immune system to produce antibodies
antigen
produced by lymphocytes in response to antigens, also called immunoglobulins
antibody
involved in differentiation and maturation of T lymphocytes
thymus gland
produce RBC, WBC, and platelets
bone marrow
humoral immunity
involved is B cells
produces antibodies and memory cells
fights against bacteria, extracellular viruses, resp and GI pathogens
cell mediated immunity
involved is T cells and macrophages
produces sensitized T cells and cytokines, and memory cells
fights against fungus, intracellular viruses, tumors
largest componet to Ig, found in plasma and interstital fluid. only Ig that can pass thru placenta
Protects bodily fluids
IgG
found in body secretion, lines mucous memb
protects bodily surfaces
IgA
Ig found in plasma, primary immune response
Protects blood stream
IgM
found in body secretion, lines mucous memb
protects body surfaces
IgA
Ig whose role isnt known
IgD
Ig responsible for allergic response. Mediated type 1 hypersensitivity
IgE
number 1 cause of death of elderly
bacterial pneumonia
decline of immune system from age
immunosenescence
RBC level
4-6
WBC level
5-10
PLT level
150-300