Immunity 2 Flashcards
(13 cards)
Cell-mediated relies on what?
Activated T lymphocytes
Cell-mediated immunity is important in combating what two types of infections?
Viral and fungal
Cell-mediated is also important in combating what?
Potential cancer cells
What are the three types of T lymphocytes?
Helper T lymphocytes
Cytotoxic (killer) T lymphocytes
suppressor T lymphocytes
Which type of T lymphocytes are the most numerous?
Helper T lymphocytes
Which responses last longer? Cell mediated or antibody?
Cell mediated
Immunity involves the production of antibodies after and INFECTION:
Natural active
Immunity occurs when the antibodies are produced in the MOTHER and are TRANSFERRED at birth to the INFANT.
Natural passive
Immunity where antibody production is induced by immunizations.
Artificial active
Immunity: where antibodies are produced elsewhere (like in horses) and injected or transferred in to the patient.
Artificial passive
Natural and artificial active immunity is ______ compared to natural and artificial passive immunity.
Longer-lasting
What is the acronym for hypersensitivity reactions?
ACID
ACID is?
Anaphylactic
Cytotoxic
Immune complex
Delayed hypersensitivity