Week 2 lec - immunology fundamentals Flashcards
where are T cells matured?
the thymus
where do B cells mature?
In the bone marrow
osteoclasts, Kuppfer cells (liver) and microglial cells are all types of ________
macrophages
after maturation, where do B and T cells move to?
various lymphoid tissues
viruses, bacteria, helminths and mites are all types of _____ ___-_____
pathogenic micro-organisms
bacterial toxins are a product of a ____ ___-______
pathogenic micro-organism
____ proteins may neutralise viruses and bacterial toxins
plasma proteins
the process of ingestion and killing of pathogens by leukocytes is known as _____
phagocytosis
humoral immunity involves c_____ + a______
complement and antibodies
infected cells are contained by g_____
granulomas
the ____ immune response has a rapid onset (hours to days) whereas the ____ immune response has a slow onset (days to weeks)
choose from: adaptive, innate
the innate immune response has a rapid onset (hours to days) whereas the adaptive immune response has a slow onset (days to weeks)
Humoral immune response is:
- Innate and adaptive immune responses mediated by soluble (cell-free) proteins in plasma, interstitial fluids and mucosal secretions
- Innate and adaptive immune responses mediated by cells of the immune system -Particularly effective against intra-cellular pathogens
pick 1
- Innate and adaptive immune responses mediated by soluble (cell-free) proteins in plasma, interstitial fluids and mucosal secretions
Cellular immune response is:
- Innate and adaptive immune responses mediated by soluble (cell-free) proteins in plasma, interstitial fluids and mucosal secretions
- Innate and adaptive immune responses mediated by cells of the immune system -Particularly effective against intra-cellular pathogens
- Innate and adaptive immune responses mediated by cells of the immune system -Particularly effective against intra-cellular pathogens
Give one example of how the complement system exerts an antimicrobial effect
Could have chosen any of the following:
- forms a membrane attack complex (MAC) to lyse bacteria
- opsonisation of pathogens
- triggers release of histamine from mast cells
- enhances clearance of Ab-Ag complexes
which Ig is a primary B cell receptor?
IgD (also IgM but it has more functions than that)
which Ig has roles as primary B cell receptor, plus roles in agglutination, complement activation and opsonophagocytosis?
IgM
which Igs function as broad complement and cell activators?
IgG1 and IgG3
Which Igs are mucosal antibodies?
IgA1 and 2
which Ig activates mast cells and eosinophils?
IgE
which Ig is involved in opsonophagocytosis of complex antigens?
IgG2
which Ig is passed from mother to baby via the placenta?
IgG
which Ig is passed from mother to baby via titty juice?
IgA