2nd Page Flashcards
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What is immunity?
The sum total of the defense mechanisms of the human body to resist infectious disease.
What are the two main types of immunity?
Innate and Adaptive
What is INNate Immunity?
Natural, Non-specific immunity.
What is Adaptive Immunity?
Acquired, specific immunity.
What are the 1st line of defense?
External - physical and biochemical
What are the 2nd line of defense?
Internal - cellular and fluid components
What is Cellular Immunity?
Involves active Ag and passive Ab
What is Humoral Immunity?
Involves active Ag and passive Ab
What are the 3rd line of defense?
Cellular Immunity and Humoral Immunity
It is TLRs (toll-like receptors) (Immunity)
Natural
Protection by natural means without antibody production (Immunity)
Natural
Present at birth (Immunity)
Natural
Have uniform response (Immunity)
Natural
Lacks memory (Immunity)
Natural
Rapid/ Immediate (Immunity)
Natural
Have specific T and B cells (Immunity)
Acquired
Have short duration (Immunity)
Natural
Involves antibody production (Immunity)
Acquired
Diverse response (Immunity)
Acquired
Not present at birth (Immunity)
Acquired
With memory (Immunity)
Acquired
Long duration (Immunity)
Acquired
What are under physical barriers?
intact skin
mucuous membrane
cilia
cough reflux
What are under biochemical secretions?
lysozyme
lactic acid
sebum
earwax