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Immunology Flashcards

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immune system

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collection of cells, tissues, and molecules that mediate resistance to infections, remove dead/damaged cells, and recognize and remove abnormal/mutated self cells

prevent infection by stimulating immune response

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innate immune response

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body’s watch dog

mediates initial protection

phagocytosis and inflammation

physical - skin
chemical - mucous and stomach acid
cells - complement cascade, NK cells, phagocytes, dendritic cells

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opsonization

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process of promoting phagocytosis

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opsonin

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agent promoting phagocytosis

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adaptive/acquired immune system

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develops slowly

more effective defense against infection

cellular/-mediated immunity
humoral immunity

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cellular/-mediated immunity

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defending the body against intracellular pathogens

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humoral immunity

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B-lymphocytes differentiate into plasma cells that secrete antibodies/immunoglobulins defending the body against extracellular pathogens

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