T3U1 - Immunology Flashcards
Go over everything seemingly important related to immunology.
Destroys dead/abnormal cells to prevent overgrowth
Homeostasis
Cells, tissues, and molecules that mediate resistance to infections
Immune System
Organ 1 (Key)
Tonsils & adenoids
Organ 2 (Key)
Lymph nodes
Organ 3 + 4
Thymus + Spleen
Organ 5 + 6
Payer’s patches + Appendix
Organ 7 + 8
Lymphatic vessels, Bone marrow
The first immune response, is innate, pre-infection mechanisms
Innate response
The second immune response, is acquired, post-infection mechanisms
Acquired response
Response that takes minutes, is unspecific (what cells attack)
Innate response
Has no memory, and no clonal expansion
Innate response
Has anamnestic memory, has clonal expansion
Acquired response
Response takes days, is specific (what cells attack)
Acquired response
Acquired through strong and sudden exposure, such as through an infection or a vaccine
Active Immunity
Gained through light, natural exposure
Passive Immunity
