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Cells of Innate Immune System (39 cards)

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What are neutrophils also known as?

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PMNs or Segs.

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When do neutrophil levels increase?

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Neutrophil levels increase in bacterial infection.

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What is the main function of neutrophils?

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The main function of neutrophils is phagocytosis.

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4
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Neutrophils in blood is like ________ in tissues

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Resident macrophages

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What are the primary granules in neutrophils?

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myeloperoxidase
superoxide
lysozyme
elastase
proteinase-3
cathepsin G
defensins

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6
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Primary granules are:

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azurophilic

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7
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What are the secondary granules in neutrophils?

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lysozyme
lactoferrin
collagenase
gelatinase
respiratory burst components

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8
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Secondary granules in neutrophils are:

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Specific

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9
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What receptors are present in neutrophils?

FCCM

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FcyR, CR1, and CRP-receptor, also present in macrophages

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What is margination?

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Adherence of cells to vessel walls.

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What is diapedesis?

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Movement of cells from blood to tissues.

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What is chemotaxis?

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Directed migration of a cell in response to a chemical stimulus.

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What are chemotaxins?

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Chemical messengers that cause cells to migrate in a particular direction.

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What is phagocytosis?

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Cells capture and ingest foreign particles to eliminate invading pathogens.

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What is the increase in eosinophils associated with?

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Increase in allergic and parasitic infections.

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16
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What is the most important role of eosinophils?

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Regulation of mast cell function (Histamine).

17
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What are Charcot-Leyden crystals associated with?

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Presence in eosinophilic inflammatory reactions.

18
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What are the main granules found in eosinophils?

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Major Basic Protein
Eosinophil Cationic Protein,
Acid hydrolases
Peroxidase
Phospholipase
Eosinophil-derived neurotoxin (EDN)
Eosinophil Protein X (EPX)
Cathepsin
catalase
lysozyme
cytokines
growth factors
cationic proteins

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What is the role of basophils in the immune system?

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Basophils regulate some T helper cell responses and stimulate B cells to produce antibodies.

20
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What receptors do basophils have?

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Specific high-affinity receptors for the Fc portion of IgE in their membranes

21
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What are the main granules found in basophils?

HHCNKP

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Heparin
Chondroitin sulfate
Histamine
Neutrophil chemotactic factor
Kallikrein
Platelet-activating factor

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What are monocytes?

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Monocytes are the largest cells in the peripheral blood.

23
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What types of granules do monocytes have?

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dustlike granules

1st type: peroxidase, acid phosphatase, and arylsulfatase

2nd type: B-glucuronidase, lysozyme, and lipase (no ALP)

24
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Last to appear at the site of the injury

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What is the significance of the granules in monocytes?
The first type of granules contains enzymes important for immune response, while the second type lacks alkaline phosphatase.
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What are the main functions of macrophages?
Microbial killing anti-tumor activity intracellular parasite eradication phagocytosis secretion of cell mediators presentation of antigens to T and B cells
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How is the killing activity of macrophages enhanced?
Killing activity is enhanced when macrophages become activated by contact with microorganisms or by cytokines released by T cells during the immune response.
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What do macrophages not contain that monocytes do?
Macrophages do NOT contain peroxidase.
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How does the motility of macrophages compare to neutrophils?
Macrophages have slower motility compared to neutrophils and exhibit amoeboid action (other immobile)
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What are the two types of macrophages?
1. Classically activated Macrophages (M1) 2. Alternatively Activated Macrophages (M2)
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What activates Classically activated Macrophages (M1)?
IFN-gamma.
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What do Classically activated Macrophages (M1) produce?
Reactive oxygen species (ROS), nitric oxide (NO), lysosomal enzymes [PHAGOCYTOSIS] IL-1, IL-12, IL-23, and chemokines [INFLAMMATION]
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What activates Alternatively Activated Macrophages (M2)?
IL-3 and IL-4.
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What do Alternatively Activated Macrophages (M2) produce?
Growth factors, TGF-B (for tissue repair and fibrosis) IL-10, and TGF-B (anti-inflammatory)
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What distinguishes mast cells from basophils?
The enzyme content of the granules in mast cells
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What does mast cells enzyme contents are:
acid phosphatase alkaline phosphatase protease histamine
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What are the functions of mast cells?
Mast cells are involved in allergic reactions and act as antigen-presenting cells (APCs). ## Footnote They are the most potent among APCs.
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What do dendritic cells resemble?
Resemble nerve cell dendrites.
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Dendritic cells are most effective in ____ and most potent what?
most effective antigen-presenting cells (APCs) the most potent phagocytic cells.