Week 10 Science and Scholarship: Immune System Flashcards

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name the 4 layers of immunity

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static barriers
soluble barriers
cellular barriers
adaptive immunity

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what are static barriers

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-continous barrier
-first layer of defence that consists of skin, mucosa, stomach acid, tears and microbiome

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what are soluble barriers

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-work minutes/hours after exposure
-second layer of defence, consist of antimicrobial peptides, complements, opsonins and cytokines

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what are cellular barriers

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-work minutes/hours after exposure
-third layer of defence, consist of macrophages, neutrophils, NKC’s, basophils and dendritic cells

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what is adaptive immunity

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-works hours/days after exposure
-fourth layer of defence that consists of B and T cells

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Contrast innate vs adaptive immunity

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-innate people are born with, adaptive people acquire
-innate is front line defence, adaptive develops later
-innate recognises common pathogens, adaptive recognises all pathogens
-innate has no memory, adaptive has memory

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name all the functions of the integumentary system

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protection
immunity
sensation
thermoregulation
osmoregulation
Vitamin D production

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how does the integumentary system ‘protect’

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protects the body from UV radiation, infection and physical injury

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how is the integumentary system involved with ‘immunity’

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houses immune cells that help defend against pathogens and initiate immune responses

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how is the integumentary system involved with ‘sensation’

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contains sensory receptors that allow us to detect temperature, touch, pressure and pain

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how is the integumentary system involved with ‘thermoregulation’

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regulates body temperature via various mechanisms; sweating, vasodilation, vasoconstriction, shivering and

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how is the integumentary system involved with ‘osmoregulation’

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helps maintain the balance of electrolytes and water in the body preventing dehydration or fluid overload

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how is the integumentary system involved with ‘Vitamin D production’

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synthesis vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, aiding bone health and calcium absorption

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name components of integumentary system

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skin
hair
sudoriferous and sebaceous glands
nails

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function of sweat and oil glands

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-regulate body temperature
-antibacterial effects
-moisturise skin

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name the layers of skin

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epidermis
dermis
hypodermis

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describe the epidermis

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outermost layer that provides protection
-avascular
-renewed via epidermal turnover/desquamation

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describe the dermis

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middle layer, contains CT and other structures (nerves, blood vessels, glands)

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describe the hypodermis

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deepest layer, made of mainly fat tissue, proving insulation, connecting skin to underlying tissues and energy storage

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name the stratum of the epidermis

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corneum
lucidium
granulosum
spinosum
basale

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describe corneum of epidermis

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-ouermost layer
composed of dead keratinocytes

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describe lucidium of epidermis

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thin, translucent layer that is only found in thick, hairless area eg palm

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describe the granulosum in epidermis

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layer where keratinocytes begin to flatten and produce keratin

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describe spinosum in epidermis

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layer in which keratinocytes increase in size and provide strength

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describe basale in epidemris
deepest layer, site of rapid cell division
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name the key cells of the epidermis
keratinocytes langerhan cells melanocytes merkel cells
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function of keratinocytes
epidermal cells that produces the protein keratin, which contribute to strength and water proofing skin
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function of langerhan cells
specialised immune cells in the epidermis that play a role in antigen presentation and immune response activation
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function of melanocytes
cells in the epidermis that produce the pigment melanin, responsible for skin, hair and eye colour as well as UV protection
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function of merkel cells
specialised cells in epidermis that are involved in sensation, especially touch and pressure
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whats keratinisation
-as keratinocytes migrate towards surface, keratin production increases, cells flatten and nuclei disappear -this layer of keratinised cells forms the corneum -keratin accumulates in cytoplasm and 'leaks' out surrounding corneum and providing protection
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how long is the skin regeneration cycle
28 days
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thick vs thin skin
-thick skin is found in areas of high friction and mechanical stress whereas thin skin is found everywhere else (more flexible) -thick skin is has five epidermal layers (and a prominent lucidium) whereas thin skin has 4 layers (no lucidium) -thick skin is hairless, thin is hairy
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name the two layers of the dermis
papillary dermis reticular dermis
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describe papillary dermis
loose CT, allows for movement of molecules and exchange of waste/gases
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describe reticular dermis
dense CT, thick collagen fibres and aids strength
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name the accessory structures of the skin
nerves hair follicles sweat glands (merocrine) sweat glands (apocrine)
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function of nerves in skin
perceive stimuli and communicate with NS to maintain homeostasis
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function of sweat glands (merocrine) in skin
secrete sweat onto body , glands are widely distributed
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function of sweat glands (apocrine) in skin
secrete and move sweat through hair follicles (under armpits)
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dermal blood vessels ___ to thermo (up) regulate
constrict
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dermal blood vessels ___ to thermo (down) regulate
dilate
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describe blood flow to achieve thermo (up) regulation
directed to deep regions
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describe blood flow to achieve thermo (down) regulation
directed to superficial regions
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arrestor pili muscle ___ to achieve thermo (up) regulation
contract (goosebumps)
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arrestor pili muscle ___ to achieve thermo (down) regulation
expand/relax
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how do antimicrobial peptides work
-for example defensins, are cationic proteins that disrupt bacterial cell membrane integrity or cell anabolism -their positive charge allows them to bind to the negatively charged membranes of bacteria -do not bind to mammalian membranes t/f ensuring they only target microbial invaders
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what are complement pathways
a group of soluble factors that play a vital role in the immune response ; eliminate pathogens, enhance inflammation, promote clearance of cellular debris
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name the different complement pathways
classical pathway lectin pathway alternative pathway
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how does the classical complement pathway work
-initiated when antibodies bind to antigens on surface of pathogens -leads to a series of enzymatic reactions, forming C3 convertase enzyme -this enzyme cleaves the C3 protein to C3a and C3b fragments, initiating downstream complement events -C3b acts as an opsonin, tagging pathogens for for recognition and phagocytosis -also the membrane attack complex (MAC) lyses the pathogen
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how does the alternative complement pathway work
-inititated when C3 is hydrolysed in the absence of specific antibodies or lectins -C3 enzyme converts forms , initiating downstream complement events -opsonisation, inflammation and pathogen lysis occurs
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how does lectin complement pathway get initiated
lectin binds mannose (sugar) on pathogen
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whats haematopoisesis
-the making of blood cells -two lineages: myeloid and lymphoid
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name the cells that a haematopoietic stem cell can differentiate into
B naive cell CD8+ T cell CD4+ T cell natural killer cell
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what is a B naive cell
differentiates in the bone marrow and expresses a B surface cell receptor
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whats a CD8+ T cell
differentiates in the thymus and expresses a T surface cell receptor
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whats a CD4+ T cell
differentiates in the thymus and expresses a T surface cell receptor
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whats a natural killer cell
differentiates in the thymus, expresses no surface cell receptor, contains granules that enable cellular death against viral cells or tumours
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what are the primary lymphoid organs
-it is where lymphocytes undergo synthesis -the thymus and bone marrow
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where does B cell ontogeny occur
bone marrow
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where does T cell ontogeny occur
begins in bone marrow but concludes in thymus
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where does fluid transfer from blood into tissue
capillaries and post capillary section
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name secondary lymphoid organs
spleen and lymph nodes
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function of bone marrow
production of B cells and T cells -educates B cells and neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils, and NKC's
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function of thymus
maturation and education of T cells
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function of lymph nodes
-filters lymph fluid, -detects and eliminates foreign substances, filters tissue-borne antigens -stores immune cells (B,T etc) for surveillance
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function of spleen
-filters blood -removes old or damaged RBC's -reservoir for immune cells eg lymphocytes -filters tissue-borne antigens
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name the structural features that comprise the lymph node
-cortex and paracortex -follicles -medulla -sinus -antibodies -afferent vessel -efferent vessel -trabecula
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function of cortex and paracortex in lymph node
-cortex contains B cells and paracortex contains T cells -facilitating the interaction between immune cells and the initiation of immune responses within the lymph nodes
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function of follicles in lymph node
-areas in the cortex where B cells proliferate and produce antibodies as part of adaptive immune system
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function of medulla in lymph node
-contains plasma cells that produce antibodies -contains macrophages that phagocytose pathogens and cellular debris
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function of sinus in lymph node
-spaces in lymph node where lymph circulates and immune cells meet antigens carried by lymph -allows for immune surveillance and response
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function of antibodies in lymph node
-produces by B cells, specifically target and neutralise pathogens, aiding immune response
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function of afferent vessel in lymph node
bring lymph (along with pathogens and antigens) to lymph node for filtration and initiation of immune response
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function of efferent vessel in lymph node
carry filtered lymph (along with immune cells and antibodies) to other parts of body
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function of trabecula in lymph node
-fibrous CT partitions within lymph nodes -provide structural support and contain blood vessels that supply nutrients to lymph node
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what are cytokines
intercellular communicators, -small proteins that are secreted to communicate with cells.
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name the effects of cytokines
autocrine, paracrine, endocrine
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name the cytokine classes
interleukins interferons chemokines tumour necrosis factors
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describe role of interleukins
-proteins produced by cells in response to viral infection or other immune stimuli -involved in inhibiting viral replication and modulating immune response
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describe role of interferons
-group of cytokines produced by various immune cells -act as signalling molecules to regulate immune responses and allow communication between cells
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describe role off chemokines
-small proteins that help recruit and guide immune cells to specific locations by attracting and directing their movement
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describe role of tumour necrosis factors
-pro inflammatory cytokine that is involved in inflammation, cell death, immune system regulation in response to tumour development and infections
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foul tasting/smelly mucous is indicative of
bronchiectasis
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pink/frothy mucous is indicative of
pulmonary oedema
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haemoptysis is indicative of
TB lung cancer pulmonary embolism
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chest pain (irritation of parietal pleura) indicates
lobar pneumonia pneumothorax pulmonary embolism
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voice hoarseness is indicative of
upper airway problems eg laryngitis, vocal cord tumours
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fever is indicative of
viral/ bacterial infection
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weight loss/ night sweats are indicative of
cancer/ infection
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smoking is indicative of
COPD, emphysema, lung cancer
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asthma can be indicative of
atopic triad (eczema, hay fever-allergic rhinitis)
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wheezing indicative of
asthma,COPD
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what can recent travel be indicative of
long flights/ immobilisation be indicative of pulmonary embolism, infections eg TB
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chronic cough, chest pain radiating to throat and burning indicates
acid reflux
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voice hoarseness, throat clearing cough and sore throat indicative of
post nasal drip
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painful, persistent acute cough with voice hoarseness indicates
laryngitis
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painful, persistent intense cough with stridor indicates
pertussis
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cough, wheeze and rapid dyspnoea indicates
asthma
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cough, wheeze and moderate dyspnoea indicates
tracheatis
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cough, wheeze and long term dyspnoea that worsens in morning indicates
COPD
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cough, wheeze and long term dyspnoea that has massive bleeding indicates
bronchial malignancy
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cough with purulent (green sputum) and recent onset indicates
pneumonia
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cough with purulent (green sputum), blood and fever indicates indicates
TB
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cough with purulent (green sputum), blood and dyspnoea indicates
bronchiectasis
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pink frothy sputum and cough indicates
pulmonary oedema
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taking ACE inhibitors can be indicative of
dry scratchy, persistent and chronic cough -normally has hypertension
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worsening chronic cough and worsening dyspnoea indicates
interstitial lung disease
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chest pain under breastbone indicates
pulmonary embolism
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chest pain radiating on ipsilateral side indicates
pneumothorax
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what is the significance of MHC markers
-T cells cannot recognise antigens in their natural form -natural antigens are in the form of folded polypeptides, these are cleaved into shorter peptides, the peptides are presented on MHC molecules t/f T cells can recognise the antigen
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CD8 cells recognise which MHC marker
MHC class 1
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CD4 cells recognise which MHC marker
MHC class 2
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how do MHC class I present
presents endogenous peptides
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how do MHC class II present
presents exogenous peptides
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Describe antigen processing (MHC I)
-endogenous protein is synthesised within the body -protein is digested into short peptides (8-10 AA) -peptides enter the rough ER -peptides are loaded onto MHC I -MHC I are exported to surface via vesicular transport -MHC I is expressed on a nucleated cell
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Describe antigen processing (MHC II)
-exogenous proteins are taken up via pinocytosis, endocytosis or phagocytosis -exogenous antigen is digested in the endosome by lysosomes -MHC II travels from rough ER into endosome -peptide loaded onto MHC II -MHC II expressed on APC
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How are intracellular pathogens/tumours managed by MHC
-CD8+ T cells are activated -MHC I is activated -T cytotoxic cell (Tc) is produced and apoptosis occurs
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How are extracellular pathogens managed by MHC
-CD4+ T cells are activated -MHC II is activated -T helper (Th) is produced and phagocytosis occurs
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what is immunoglobulin (Ig)
refers to the structure of a molecule -Ig has a heavy and light chain -Y shaped glycoproteins -4 PP chains held by 4 disulphide bonds -A.B.S
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what does antibody (Ab) mean
refers to the function of a molecule
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name the Ig isotopes
IgM,IgA,IgD,IgG,IgE (MADGE)
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IgM *structure *# binding sites *binding location
pentameric 10 binding sites blood; tissue
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IgA *structure *# binding sites *binding location
Dimeric 4 binding sites mucosa
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IgD *structure *# binding sites *binding location
monomeric 2 binding sites blood; tissue
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IgG *structure *# binding sites *binding location
monomeric 2 binding sites blood (neutrophil); tissue
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IgE *structure *# binding sites *binding location
monomeric/dimeric 2 binding sites mucosa, GI tract and respiratory tract
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whats an antigen
substance, usually a protein or carbohydrate that is capable of stimulating an immune response in the body
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name the ways antibodies can act
neutralisation agglutination opsonisation complement protein activation (ACON)
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how do antibodies 'neutralise'
antibody binds to the antigen, prevents antigen binding to body cells
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how do antibodies 'agglutinate'
arms of antibodies bind to antigens, prevents colonisation
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how do antibodies 'opsonise'
antigen recognises opsonin receptor and enhances phagocytosis
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why do antibodies activate complement proteins
works in classical pathway, C3b deposition, forms membrane attack complex and cell death occurs
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Describe humoral antibody response
-naive B cell sitting in secondary lymphoid tissue (lymph node) -when antigen drains into lymph node it recognises a s+c naive B cell -naive B cell is activated and proliferates to create a clone of itself -proliferated B cell divides into plasma and memory cells -plasma cells secrete IgM and memory cells secrete IgG
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list the cells produced to ultimately form B memory cells
naive B cells -recognise mature B cell-activate mature B cells-proliferate Plasma cells or memory cells-differentiate
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Outline steps of primary immune response
1.lag period:first B cell must find its antigen after exposure 2.initial spike of IgM antibodies:plasma cell (IgM) production increases 3.following rise in IgG antibodies: memory B cell (IgG) production increases 4.IgM and IgG antibodies have achieved their function t/f concentrations decrease
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Outline steps of secondary immune response
1.reduced lag period due to more cloned B memory cells to recognise antigen 2.initial spike of IgG due to B memory cells 3.spike of IgM due to plasma cells (immune response) 4.more B memory cells for priming future exposures
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list the clinical relevances of B cells
-autoimmune disorders -allergies -B cell malignancies
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how are autoimmune disorders linked to the clinical relevance of B cells
B cells can produce autoantibodies that mistakenly target and attack the body's own tissues leading to autoimmune disorders. eg RA, MS
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how are allergies linked to the clinical relevance of B cells
B cells can be activated by allergens, leading to production of IgE antibodies, histamine is released and allergic symptoms occur
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how are B cell malignancies linked to the clinical relevance of B cells
abnormal proliferation or dysfunction of B cells can lead to development of B cell lymphomas
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name the ways B cells can be modulated
stem cell transplantation therapeutic vaccines
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how can stem cell transplantation be used to modulate B cells
in some cases, stem cells transplantation can be used to replace abnormal or dysfunctional immune cells with healthy cells
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how can therapeutic vaccines be used to modulate B cells
vaccines can be designed to target specific antigens associated with diseases involving B cells, such as cancers, vaccines aim to stimulate an immune response against diseased cells
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Outline the development of T cells
-early phase in the thymus -production in bone marrow -completion of development in thymus -CD4+ and CD8+ T cells produced + migrate to lymph nodes
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how are T cells activated
-T cells meet processed antigens (via MHC II) in lymphoid tissue -naive T cells activated and differentiate -MHC II allows for the antigen recognition by T cells -clonal selection and expansion occurs -T helper (CD4+)/T cytotoxic(CD8+) and T memory produced
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Explain the processes involved in cell-mediated immunity in the adaptive immune response
1.APC's ingest pathogens and present them on cell via MHC 2.naive T cells recognise MHC via TCR's and co-stimulatory signals (become activated) 3.T cell undergoes clonal expansion 4.T cells differentiate into Tc cells, Th cells, Treg cells 5.effector T cells migrate to site of infection via chemotaxis guided by chemokine 6.Tc cells recognise and bind to infected cells that display antigen on MHC I 7.Tc cells release cytotoxic chemical eg perforins that lead to apoptosis of infected cell 8.Th cells release cytokines to amplify immune response, attract macrophages, activate B cells 9.some T cells divide into T memory cells for long term immunity 10. Tregs suppress excessive immune response, prevent autoimmunity and maintain homeostasis
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list the clinical relevances of T cells
autoimmune disease infectious diseases transplant rejection
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how are autoimmune diseases linked to the clinical relevancies of T cells
T cells mistakenly recognise self cells as foreign leading to responses against body cells
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how are infectious diseases linked to the clinical relevancies of T cells
T cells are essential in responding to viral, fungal and bacterial infections, understanding them can aid drug and vaccine development
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how are transplant rejections linked to the clinical relevancies of T cells
T cells are involved in allograft rejection, where the recipients immune system recognises organ as foreign and rejects it
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name the way T cells can be modulated
cytokine therapies T cell engineering immune checkpoint inhibitors
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how can cytokine therapies be used to modulate T cells
administration of cytokines eg interferons or interleukins modulates T cells and enhances there immunity against specific diseases
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how can T cell engineering be used to modulate T cells
techniques like CAR T cell therapy, involves modifying patients T cells to express specific receptors against tumour antigens, enhancing anti cancer activity
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how can immune checkpoint inhibitors be used to modulate T cells
drugs that block inhibitory receptors on T cells unleash their anti tumour responses by relieving immune suppression t/f enhance T cell activity against cancer cells
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what is vaccination
the uptake of injection (orally or injection)
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what is immunisation
process of getting the vaccine and subsequently getting immune to the disease
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whats a vaccine
weak form (attenuated) or part of (protein or nucleic acid) an infectious agent
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describe vaccination action
-they must activate CD4+ cells in the adaptive immune system by first passing the static, soluble and cellular barriers of innate system
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function of MALT
filters mucosa-borne antigens
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is natural immunity or vaccination preferred
natural immunity
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name the vaccine types
live inactivated purified subunit cloned
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define live vaccine and give an example
antigen microbes are grown repeatedly in cell culture eg.mumps
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define inactivated vaccine and give an example
antigen microbes are inactivated, exposed to heat, chemicals or radiation eg influenza -HI only
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define purified subunits vaccine and give an example
components of the microbe are isolated and proteins (+polysaccharide) are administered eg tetanus -HI only
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define cloned vaccine and give an example
genetic material of antigen is isolated and recombinant DNA is administered eg COVID 19 -HI only
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attenuated and mRNA vaccines differ to other vaccines because
they can enter the host cell t/f stimulates cell mediated and humoral response -can undergo reversion -only need one dose
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Describe vaccination action -first exposure
1.the vaccine is introduced to the body and injected under the skin 2.the vaccine is taken up and digested by DC, Toll-like receptors on surface of DC facilitate relocation to secondary lymphoid organs 3.vaccine is processed and presented on MHC II to naive CD4+ cell 4."line up" of CD4+ cells to find a complementary match 5.activation, proliferation and differentiation into Th cell 6.Th cells activate a B cell that recognises the vaccine 7.B cell activates, proliferates and differentiates, into IgM plasma cell, IgG memory cells 8.clones of B memory cells that can recognise infectious agents
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Describe vaccination action -second exposure
1.antigen is presented on MHC II, proliferation of B cell begins 2.surplus of B cells differentiate into IgM secreting plasma cells and IgG secreting memory cells (tops up memory)
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whats an adjuvant
substance that enhances immune response in non living vaccines, act like a depot for slow vaccine release to prime immune response
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what is passive immunity
transfer of ready made antibodies From one person to another
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name the general steps of inflammation
initial insult inflammation inflammatory mediators demolition, repair and result
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name the types of inflammation
chronic and acute
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Contrast acute vs chronic inflammation
-acute is an early response vs chronic is a later response -acute inflammation is short vs chronic is long -acute inflammation involves neutrophil, fibrin and oedematous exudate vs chronic involves macrophages, lymphocytes, plasma cells and fibrosis/scars -acute is non specific vs chronic can be specific or non specific
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what is acute inflammation
-occurs directly following insult/injury -aims to deliver nutrients, defence cells, remove debris and destroy infections
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what can acute inflammation lead to
resolution, repair or chronic inflammation
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name the effects of acute inflammation
redness heat pain swelling loss of function malaise myalgia leukocytosis
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describe redness in inflammation
vasodilation and increased blood flow (hyperaemia)
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describe heat in inflammation
heat released by hyperaemia
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describe pain in inflammation
pressure effects on nerve endings and chemical factors eg prostaglandin
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describe swelling in inflammation
accumulation of exudate and hyperaemia
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describe function loss in inflammation
direct local damage and various factors eg swelling
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describe malaise in inflammation
general feeling of unwellness
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describe myalgia in inflammation
muscle aches and pains particularly in joints (arthralgia)
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describe leukocytosis (WBC+) in inflammation
neutrophils in acute inflammation and macrophages in viral infection.
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Outline sytsematic steps in acute inflammation
1. break in skin/injury introduces bacteria 2. macrophages engulf the pathogen and release chemotaxins (cytokine) 3. mast cells activated, release histamine 4. histamine dilates local blood vessels and widens capillary pores, some cytokines cause neutrophils and monocytes to stick to blood vessel wall 5. chemotaxins attract neutrophils and monocytes, increased leakiness moves exudate to site of injury 6. macrophages and neutrophils destroy bacteria ## Footnote pain and swelling occur due to exudate itself
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role of neutrophils
-respond most to bacterial infection -phagocytotic -destroy bacteria -release free radicals -release lysosomal digestive enzymes
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role of monocytes
-leave circulation at site of inflammation -phagocytose tissue debris and pathogens -initiate immune response
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role of macrophages
specialised functions eg dust cells, osteoclasts -long living
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whats exudate
-protein rich mixture of fluid and cellular debris that has escaped from blood vessels due to increased permeability of blood vessels
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name the components of exudate
-plasma proteins -inflammatory cells -fluid/electrolytes -cytokines -enzymes
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role of plasma proteins in inflammation
-eg fibrinogens, complements and immunoglobulins involved in immune response
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role of inflammatory cells in inflammation
-neutrophils, monocytes and macrophages -involved in immune response
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role of fluid/electrolytes in inflammation
provides nutrients for inflammation eg water, potassium, sodium and chloride
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role of cytokines in inflammation
mediate inflammatory responses eg chemokine, interleukins, TNF
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role of enzymes in inflammation
catalyse tissue repair and remodelling
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name the systemic effects of chronic inflammation
arthralgia,myalgia anxiety depression fever mood disorders leukopenia chronic fatigue/insomnia GI complications weight gain/loss frequent injections
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whats chronic inflammation
-mononuclear cell infiltration (macrophages, lymphocytes and plasma cells -tissue destruction -fibrosis and angiogenesis to replace damaged CT
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name the cells in chronic inflammation
-lymphocytes -plasma cells -fibroblasts -endothelial cells -eosinophils
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lymphocyte role in chronic inflammation
release cytokines to activate macrophages, persistent + feedback loop until homeostasis
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plasma cells role in chronic inflammation
B cells mediated by Th cells release antibodies
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fibroblast role in chronic inflammation
produce and secrete components of the ECM, for immune response and healing
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endothelial cells role in chronic inflammation
angiogenesis
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eosinophil role in chronic inflammation
abundant in IgE responses (allergies); granules contain toxic components (they mediate them)
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name stages of wound healing
reactive reparative remodeling
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what happens in reactive stage of wound healing
-haemostasis -inflammation:redness, heat, pain, swelling -immune cell action
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what happens in reparative stage of wound healing
-Granulation tissue formation -angiogenesis -epithelialisation -contraction
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what happens in remodelling stage of wound healing
-maturation of scar tissue -scar formation -continual vascular and cellular changes
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primary vs secondary intention healing
-primary occurs in clean, well edged wounds vs secondary occurs in large, deep wounds -primary the gap can be closed vs secondary has larger gap -primary heals sequentially and systemically vs secondary heals bottom to top -primary has smaller inflammatory response vs second has large and profound one -primary is less complex and easy to manage vs secondary is complex and hard to manage
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name the components of granulation tissue
fibroblasts capillaries ECM inflammatory cells myofibroblasts
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what is hypersensitivity
reactions that are exaggerated/inappropriate response to antigens that leads to over inflammation and destruction of innocent cells
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how many hypersensitivity reactions is there
4
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Outline type I hypersensitivity
-'immediate' -2 to 30 minute symptom onset -allergen is the antigen -IgE isotope -effector is mast cell -pathology eg is asthma
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Outline type IV hypersensitivity
-'delayed type' -more than 72h symptom onset -antigen is haptens;bacteria -no Ig isotope -effector is T cell; macrophage -pathology eg is dementia
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Explain the concept of immunological tolerance
Each T cell receptor and B cell receptor is unique in that the portion that recognises the shape of the antigen is different, the shape to recognise the antigen is randomly generated because of this some TCR and BCR can be complementary and bind to self antigens
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what is caused by a breach of tolerance to self
autoimmune diseases
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what is the self antigen and immune effector for type 1 diabetes
self antigen=beta pancreatic cells immune effector=auto antibodies and Th cells
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what is the self antigen and immune effector for myasthenia gravis
self antigen=Ach receptors immune effector=blocking auto antibodies
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what is the self antigen and immune effector for multiple sclerosis
self antigen=brain white matter immune effector=Th cells, Tc cells, auto antibodies
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what is the self antigen and immune effector for rheumatoid arthritis
self antigen=CT,IgG immune effector=auto antibodies
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what is the self antigen and immune effector for sytemic lupus erythmatosus
self antigen=DNA, erythrocytes immune effector=auto antibodies
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