BIO Exam 2 Flashcards
(36 cards)
Which of the following cell types does NOT produce interferon (IFN)?
Erythrocytes
What is the C3 activation complex in the Alternative complement pathway?
C3b, Bb, P
Q: Tissue transplant rejection is usually caused by what mechanism?
Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes
M cells of the mucous membrane are part of what defense mechanism?
Barriers at the body surface
Antibodies that bind to a gram-negative cell most likely bind to which structure?
O-polysaccharide
What are PAMPs?
Molecular patterns associated with pathogens
What is the C5 activation complex in the Classical complement pathway?
C2a, C4b, C3b
Which complement component is known as a good opsonin?
C3b
Which complement components make up the MAC (Membrane Attack Complex)?
C5b, C6, C7, C8, C9
What is the role of Interferon?
Antiviral
Which antibody crosses the placenta to protect the fetus?
IgG
Which antibody is best for activating the complement system?
IgM
Which antibody is found on the surface of B-cells and acts as a BCR?
IgM
Which antibody is involved in hypersensitivity reactions (allergies)?
IgE
What biological signal from a dendritic cell causes TH cells to produce IL-2?
CD28 binds to B7
What type of cells display antigens on MHC II?
APC
After a bacterium is phagocytized by a neutrophil, where is it digested?
Phagolysosome
What is the outside layer of skin called?
Stratum Cornium
what are goblet cells
Mucus
What are m-cells
are in the mucus membrane
Second line of defense
Inflammation
Damaged tissue is called…
Sterile inflammation
What are the 4 main cardanol signs of inflammation
redness, pain, heat, swelling
What are cox2
acetylsalicylic acid