Humoral immune response 1 Flashcards

1
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What is an example of a passive artificial immune response?

A

immunoglobulins

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2
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What is an example of a passive natural immune response?

A

colostrum

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3
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What is an example of a active natural immune response?

A

disease

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4
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What is an example of a active artificial immune response?

A

vaccination

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5
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B cell receptors and antibodies belong to what superfamily of proteins?

A

immunoglobulins

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6
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What are hyper variable regions on the B cell receptor known as?

A

complementary determining regions (CDRs)

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7
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What are constant regions on the B cell receptor known as?

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framework regions

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8
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What is B lymphocyte co-stimulation used for?

A

B cell activation
memory cell development
immunoglobulin class switching

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9
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Are B cells able to act as antigen presenting cells?

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yes, during a secondary immune response

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10
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B cells in the germinal center undergo what?

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somatic mutation after coming into contact with antigens presented by dendritic cells

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11
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What is IgG used for?

A

inflammation
activation of the classical complement pathway
agglutination

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12
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What is IgM used for?

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primary immune response
virus neutralization
agglutination
activation of lectin complement pathway

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13
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What is IgA used for?

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No complement activation
found in the GI, respiratory, urinary tracts, skin, mammary tissue
found in external secretions

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14
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What is IgE used for?

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Inflammation
parasite immunity
shortest half life
attaches to mast cells and basophils

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15
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What is IgD used for?

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attached to B cells
mediates link between innate and adaptive immune response
not found in cats, chickens, and rabbits

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