X - Immune System and Lymphoid Organs Flashcards
Immediate, nonspecific actions that prevent infections or penetration of the host body
Innate Immunity
Immunity: skin, mucous membranes, neutrophils, leukocytes, NK cells
Innate Immunity
Immunity: HCl, organic acids, defensins, lysozyme, complement, interferons
Innate Immunity
Immunity: acquired gradually by exposure to microorganisms, more specific, slower, B and T cells, antigen presenting cells, memory lymphocytes
Adaptive Immunity
Immunity: involved in both innate and adaptive, coordinate cell activities in the immune response
cytokines
Cytokines: growth and differentiation factors for leukocyte progenitor cells in bone marrow
GM-CSF, M-CSF
Cytokines: stimulation of inflammation and fever
TNF-α, TGF-β, IL-1
Cytokines: stimulation of growth in T lymphocytes and NK cells
IL-12
Cytokines: growth factors for T helper cells and B lymphocytes
IL-2, IL-4
Cytokines: eosinophil proliferation, differentiation and activation
IL-5
Cytokines: activation of macrophages
Interferon-γ, IL-4
Cytokines: inhibition of macrophages and specific adaptive immune responses
IL-10
Cytokines: antiviral activity
Interferon-α, Interferon-β
Cytokines: chemokine for neutrophils and T lymphocytes
IL-8
Large Y-shaped protein produced by B-cells that is used by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects such as bacteria and viruses
antibodies
Recognizes a unique part of the foreign target called an antigen
antibodies
Each tip of the “Y” of the antibody contains a _____ (lock) that is specific for an _____ (key).
paratope, epitope
Antibodies are produced by
plasma cells
Immunoglobulins by Amount
G (75-85%), A (10-15%), M (5-10%), E (0.002%), D (0.001%)
Immunoglobulins: secretory IG, mucosal areas, gut, respiratory tract, prevents colonization by pathogens, saliva, tears, milk
IgA
Immunoglobulins: antigen receptor on B-cells that have not been exposed to antigens, activate basophils and mast cells to produce antimicrobial factors
IgD
Immunoglobulins: binds to allergens and triggers histamine release from mast cells and basophils, protects against parasitic worms
IgE
Immunoglobulins: provides the majority of antibody-based immunity against invading pathogens, only antibody capable of crossing the placenta to give passive immunity to fetus
IgG
Immunoglobulins: expressed on the surface of B-cells (monomer) and in a secreted form (pentamer) with very high avidity, first antibody produced in initial immune response, activates complement
IgM
Hypersensitivity: immediate
type I
Hypersensitivity: anaphylaxis
type I
Hypersensitivity: atopy
type I
Hypersensitivity: IgE
type I