Test 4 Chapter 16 Flashcards
Ch. 16
1
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gama-IFN
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Causes neutrophils and macrophages to phagocytize bacteria
2
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Interferon
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Anitviral proteins produced by lymphocytes and macrophages. NOT virus specific
3
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What are the 3 pathways to activating a complement?
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1.Classical 2. Alternative 3. Lectin
4
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Describe how the classical pathway is activated
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by the presence of antibodies
5
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Describe how the alternative pathway is activated
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Activated by certain complement proteins and a pathogen
6
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Describe how the Lectin pathway is activated
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By Lectins binding in the bacterial cell wall and in some viruses
7
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What are the 3 consequences of complement activation?
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- Opsonization 2.Inflammation 3. Cytolosis
8
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alpha and beta IFN’s
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cause cells to produce antiviral proteins that inhibit viral replication
