Exam 2 Flashcards
Eosinophil Function
Killing of antibody coated parasite
Basophil Function
Promotion of allergic response and augmentation of anti-parasitic immunity (asthma/allergy)
Mast Cell Function
Role in Allergy: Release histamine and proteases (increases permeability to WBC - inflammation occurs)
Monocyte/Macrophage
Monocytes become macrophages
Phagocytosis and activation of bactericidal mechanisms and antigen presentation
WBC Normal
4500-11000
Order (Most abundant to least abundant) WBC (never leave me every baby)
Neutrophil
Lymphocyte
Monocyte
Eosinophil
Basophil
Antigen Function
molecule that triggers an immune response and becomes target of response
What is central tolerance?
Negative selection - Eliminating any developing T/B lymphocytes that reactive to itself
Mechanical Barrier of immunity
Epithelial cells, mucus by cilia, tears, nasal cilia
Chemical Barrier of immunity
Skin, Gut pH, Gut enzymes, Pulmonary Surfactant, Enzymes in tears/saliva
Phagocytosis Steps
- Neutrophil forms barrier around and engulfs
- Lysosomes help degrade
- Combine with phagocytes
- Lysis of bacteria
Further macrophage/apoptosis
Phagolysosome
Fusion of phagosome with lysosome (process)
Cytokines that lead to fever
IL-1B, TNF-a, IL-6
Acute Phase Respoonse
Promote phagocytosis and fibrinogens
IL-6 functioon
Stimulate liver to secrete various APP
Fever steps
Tissue becomes infected, WBC (leukocytes) respond and release IL-1, IL-1 stimulates production of prostaglandins, crosses blood-brain barrier and signals hypothalamus, POA/AH raises body temp
NK Cell Function
Recognize ligands on virally infected cells, kill cells, recognize ligands on uninfected cells (MHC C1)
Complement System Function
Activation of C3 (cascade)
- Opsonins (phagocytosis)
- Anaphylatoxin (recruitment on WBC)
Clotting System Function
Fibrinogen
- Trapping pathogens
- Increase permeability
Kinin System
Bradykinin (increases permeability and onsets pain)
Clonal Diversity
Production of T/B cell in lymphoid organs
Fab Region
Site that binds with antigen (variable region)
Fc Region
Responsible for biological functions of antibodies
IgA Antibody
Dimer
SECRETION
Mucousal Surfaces
Breast Milk