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Immunology Exam 3 Part 1 Flashcards

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describe the barriers of the GI, lungs, and oral cavity

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GI: simple columnar epithelium, microvilli, goblet cells
lungs: pseudostratified columnar epithelium, cilia, goblet cells
oral cavity: non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

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what are the types of mucosa associated lymphoid tissues (MALTs)? are they primary or secondary lymphoid organs?

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gut-associated
nasal associated
bronchus associated

secondary

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describe gut associated lymphoid tissue

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components: peyer’s patches, isolated lymphoid follicles
regional lymph nodes: mesenteric/iliac

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describe nasal associated lymphoid tissue

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components: tonsils, isolated lymphoid follicles
regional lymph nodes: cervical

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describe bronchus associated lymphoid tissue

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components: inducible in most species
regional lymph nodes: peribronchial/mediastinal

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describe the function of M cells, goblet cells, and paneth cells in GI barrier

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M cells facilitate transcytosis of antigens across enterocytes to present to immune cells
Goblet cells = mucins/mucous
paneth cells = antimicrobial proteins

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most important anitbody for mucousal immunity

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IgA

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what is an inductive site vs an effector site

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inductive site is a secondary lymphoid tissue where immune response is initiated (e.g. peyer’s patches (GALT), mesenteric lymph nodes, tonsils (NALT), BALT, peripheral lymph nodes)

effector sites are everywhere else (SI, LI, glands, bone marrow, cervix, inflamed non mucosal tissue)

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what are the six types of antigen sampling methods

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  1. paracellular transport across tight junctions
  2. apoptosis-dependent transfer
  3. antigen capture by transepithelial dendrites (TED)
  4. transcytosis (bulk & receptor mediated transport across M cells)
  5. FcRn-dependent transport
  6. uptake via goblet cells
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what are involved in tolerance

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anti-inflam cytokines like IL10 and TGF-beta
innate lymphocyte cells
Treg lymphocytes
IgA producing B cells
fibroblasts

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what are involved in inflammation

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proinflam cytoines like IL6 and IL1-beta
Th1, Th2, Th17

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how is IgA transported to mucosal surfaces

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  1. IgA J-chain binds to plgR on basolateral face of epithelial cell
  2. endocytosis of IgA
  3. transcytosis of IgA to apical face of epithelial cell
  4. release of IgA dimer at apical face
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what are IgA effector mechanisms

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-bind/neutralize pathogens/toxins on gut surface or internalized in endosomes
-export toxins/pathogens to apical surface while being secreted
-bind to Dectin-1 on M cell to allow transport of antigen to dendritic cell or any APC

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describe the difference in serum IgA and mucosal IgA

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serum IgA = pentamer
mucosal IgA = dimer

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what are intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs)? what are there effector mechanisms?

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CD8+ cytotoxic T cells in the epithelial lining of the gut

  • once virus infected mucousal epithelial cell, IELs will kill infected epithelial cell via perforin/granzymes and Fas-dependent pathways (apoptosis)
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list the main effector mechanisms of mucosal immunity

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memory T cells
natural effector/regulatory cells
mucins/mucous
IgA
antimicrobial peptides (AMPs)
distinctive microbiota

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what is the difference between a mucosal and parenteral vaccine

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parenteral - given elsewhere in the body other than mouth or alimentary canal, mainly systemic immunity
mucosal - given mouth/nasal cavity/alimentary canal; mucosal and systemic immunity

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where do B cell originate in avians compared to mammals

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Bursa not Bone Marrow

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do birds have lymph nodes?

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no lymph nodes, but build lymph node aggregates in areas of infection

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what immunoglobulins do avians have

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IgM, IgY, IgA
do NOT have IgD or IgE

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how does the IgY chain in avians differ from IgG in mammals

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IgY H-chain is longer, 5 domains, and no hinge region

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what are heterophils?

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avian equivalent to neutrophils

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what are the differences in thrombocytes between mammals and avians

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avian thrombocytes are phagocytic (reason why you do not what to drain abcesses)

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do avian species have a simpler or more complex immune system? why?

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simpler
lay eggs

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how are the bursa in avians and thymus in mammals similar
both regress with sexual maturity
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describe the difference in avian MHC complexes
minimal essential MHC only 2 class I genes & 2 class IIbeta usually only one is expressed making it harder to fight off intracellular pathogens
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how to avian species generate antibodies compared to mammals
gene conversion random recombination of pseudogene V sequences and rearranged sequences occur within bursa
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what are avians primary lymphoid organs and function
Bursa - B cell production Thymus - T cells
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what are avian secondary lymphoid organs
spleen harderian gland cecal tonsils peyer's patches meckel's diverticulum other (islet of lymphoid tissue or microbiota)
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function of the harderian gland
IgA producing plasma cells, also some IgM and IgY
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why is the spleen more critical in avians than mammals
site of progenitor B cell lymphopoiesis site of interaction between lymphoid and nonlymphoid cells so due to avians lack of lymphatics, spleen is more critical
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function of cecal tonsils
B and T cell production
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function of peyer's patches
B and T cell production
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function of meckle's diverticulum. what is it?
role unclear remnant of yolk sac found 1/2way down small intestine IgM producing B cells 2 weeks post hatch IgA and IgY producing B/T cells 2-4 months post hatch
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what is meant by seasonality? what factors influence this?
energy-expensive processes (e.g. immune system) need to be timed appropriately to maximize fitness factors: photoperiod, food, weather, temp, reproduction, growth, molting, migration, change in disease/parasite pressure
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describe the immunity of invertebrates
rely exclusively on innate immune mechanism
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describe invertebrates physical barriers
chitinous exoskeleton antibacterial proteins mucus
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what are the 6 types of invertebrates innate immune defenses
phagocytosis cytokines protease cascade (melanin - wound healing) TLR & other PRR antimicrobial peptides (defensins, lectins, lysozymes) RNA interference
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how does invertebrate phagocytosis differ from mammals
- hemocytes and coelomyocytes as phagocytic cells rather than dendritic cells, macrophages, etc. -cytokine-like (e.g. IL-1-like) molecules that activate phagocytic cells & promote phagocytosis
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how do we know invertebrates have cytokine-like molecules
LPS stimulation of mollusk hemocytes resulted in the release of other mediators
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function of Melanin in invertbrates
antibacterial properties (antimicrobial activity, wound healing, pigmentation)
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what is Spatzle? how does this differ from mammals?
protein ligand that indirectly activates TLR after pathogen recognition via PAMPS mammals use direct recognition of pathogens with PAMPS
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what is the dicer enzyme
degrades dsRNA into small fragments so they can bind to RISC complex aids in the RNA interference mechanism to prevent viruses from replicating within infected cells
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what adaptive immunity does an invertebrate have
Ig-like molecules, such as Dscam (down syndrome cell adhesion molecule) which has similar structure/function to Ab - opsonization = enhances phagocytosis by hemocytes
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what are the first vertebrates to utilize adaptive immune system
jawed fish
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how do cyclostomes (jawless) immunity differ from mammals innate? adaptive?
innate -antimicrobial proteins and complement factors -monocyte-like cells & lymphocyte-like cells adaptive no recombination for antibodies or TCR, so they synthesize variable lymphocyte receptors (VLRs) by gene conversion (similar to birds) rather than Ab or TCR (VLRA, VLRB, VLRC similar to mammalian TCR and BCR adaptive immunity)
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describe jawed fish innate immunity
toll like receptors (TLR) granulocytes, macrophages, lymphocytes, NK cells lysozymes, lectins, defensins, APP, complement, eicosanoids, cytokines, chemokines
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describe differences between jawed fish and mammalian immunity
NO bone marrow or lymph nodes less diverse gene arrangement due to less gene segments predominantly IgM (variable structures in diff species)
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describe jawed fish adaptive (humoral) response what cells does the thymus, kidney and spleen make
rely on complement mediated lysis, no opsonization antibodies found in most tissues including egg yolk response is seasonally dependent and affected by social interactions (similar to birds) Thymus makes T cells Kidney makes B cells Spleen makes B intestinal lymphoid tissue (hindgut) makes B cells RAG recombinase for gene rearrangment MHC I and II
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why is graft rejection lower in cartilaginous fish than mammals
they have less diversity in their gene segments
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describe key components of amphibian immune system
antimicorbiral peptides in skin complement most efficient at low temps Ab & TCR gene rearrangment complex changes associated with individual growth impact immune development/function
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urodele immune system
no bone marrow do have thymus = T cells kidney = B cells red/white pulp not separate in spleen = B cells monomeric IgM slow graft rejection memory at least 90 days
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anuran immune system
bone marrow = B cells thymus = T cells lymphnode-like structures circulating T and B cells IgM NK cells & cytotoxic-T cell-like IgM and IgY most important (5 isotypes) functional T cell receptors MHC I and II
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monotreme immune system
antimicrobial peptides/complement gene rearrangment spleen, thymus, GALT NO lymph nodes, but do have lymphoid nodules IgG predominates (8 isotypes) unique IgO
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marsupials immune system what is unique about the opossum
antimicrobial peptides/complement gene rearrangment 4 isotypes (IgM, IgG, IgE, IgA) opossum has early 𝝁TCR chain expressed early provide protection during first few days of life
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first species to produce IgG
monotremes
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what is the purpose of fevers? how do ectotherms achieve this?
vertebrates respond to antigens fast and more intensely at high temps ectotherms "heat seek" because they are immunosuppressed/helper T cells sensitive at low temps
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how does hibernation affect the immune system
hibernation = immunosuppressed metabolic depression "torpor" when the body temp drops can affect blood leukocyte #, complement levels, phagocytosis, cytokine production, T cell proliferation and antibody synthesis fasting can also affect immune function
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Describe differences between the uterine environment and the environment an animal encounters after birth
Uterine environments are sterile whereas the environment an animal encounters after birth has increased risk of pathogens, but those help develop immunity
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Compare times of gestation, development of lymphoid organs, and circulation of blood lymphocytes in different species
foals have the longest gestation, time for lymphoid organs to develop and time for blood lymphocytes to circulate, then calves, then puppies
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List important components of the innate immune system of newborns
antimicrobial molecules (defensins, lactoferrin, surfactant proteins, lysozyme) TLR NK cells neutrophils (weaker) macrophages (gradually become better) commensal organisms
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Theorize why a Th2 response is favored in mammalian mothers during pregnancy
reduce risk for fetal rejections Th2 - IL-4,5 for parasitic pathogens - activates eosinophils and B cell switch to IgE or IgA - dampens IFN-gamma - immunosuppresses Th1 for less inflammatory responses which protects fetus from rejections
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Diagram differences in four types of placenta and indicate how this affects transfer of antibodies to the fetus
1. hemochorial placenta: humans/primates, maternal IgG direct transfer 2. endotheliochorial placenta: dogs/cats, 5-10% of IgG direct transfer 3. epitheliochorial placenta: horses/pigs, no transfer of Ig across placenta, dependent on colostrum 4. synepitheliochorial placenta: ruminants, no transfer of Ig across placenta, dependent on colostrum
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what is passive immunity
immune support from mother (antibodies, complement, lymphocytes) passed through placenta or colostrum absorption of IgG protects against neonatal septicemia
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Indicate how intestinal microflora effect functions of immune system
exposure to complex mix of PAMPS DC present microbial antigen to CD4+ T cells balance Th1 vs Th2
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Describe differences in the neonate intestine that allow for absorption of colostrum
low protease activity open gut for 6-8 hours postpartum specialized enterocytes with FcRn receptors on brush border - bind Ig and transport them
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when is permeability of enterocytes maximized for colostrum absorption
6-8 hours after birth, declines rapidly at 24 hours when specialized enterocytes are replaced by mature cells that increase digestion of proteins not absorption
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List nutritional and immune components of colostrum
electrolytes, carbs, fats, proteins (80% protein = Ig) IgG and IgA complement pro-inflam cytokines lymphocytes trypsin inhibitors
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Define failure of passive transfer. What is a common sign of failure of passive transfer? what can this lead to?
failure of Ab to be passed to neonates no protein in urine or serum leads to infection
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what maternal factors lead to failure of passive transfer?
colostrum quality poor mothering loss of colostrum before birth poor health parity (more than one offspring) low pathogen exposure
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what neonatal factors lead to failure of passive transfer?
premature birth health of intestine (improper GI development) failure to nurse
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predominant Ig in cattle colostrum
IgG
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predominant Ig in horses and pigs colostrum
IgG
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predominant Ig in dogs colostrum
IgA
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predominant Ig in cats colostrum
IgG
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predominant Ig in primates colostrum
IgA
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Know how to determine if a neonate has received adequate colostrum
1. proteinuria - protein in urine due to immature glomerulus 2. serum IgG assessment 18-24 hours after birth - foals >800 adequate - calves total protein 5.8-6.3 ideal
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Indicate how to treat failure of passive transfer in neonates < 24 h old as compared to neonates > 24 h of age.
< 24hours - before gut closure, tubing w/ colostrum >24 hours - after gut closure, IV plasma administration
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Discuss how maternal antibodies protect neonates and interfere with vaccination of neonates
protect neonates via transfer of IgA and IgG can suppress neonates immune response and cause disease = infections or alloimmune conditions (autoimmune diseases) interfere with vaccination of neonates because maternal Ab last 4-6 months (horses) and about 8 weeks (dogs) and will neutralize Ag and inhibit B cell response by masking Ag
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in what order does immune cell development occur in the fetus
thymus first then spleen, lymphnodes and bone marrow
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what would high IgG at birth indicate
intrauterine infection
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what is the importance of mucosal epithelial cells in mucosal immunity
turnover frequently uptake nutrients TLR & NOD receptors which stimulate production of antimicrobial peptides & proinflam cytokines

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