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ANEQ 230 Immunology notes
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Physiology
Undergraduate 2
12/08/2011

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3 purposes of immune system
Definition

1. defense against invading pathogens.

2. remove tissue debris and worn out cells from healing wounds and tissue repair.

3. identify and destroy mutant/abnormal/foreign cells.

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first line of defense
Definition
physical barriers like skin, mucus
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3 types of physical barriers
Definition
Mechanical: coughing, sneezing, tears, urine, exoskeleton
Chemical: antimicrobial secretions from skin, saliva, tears, milk. vaginal secretions. gastric acid and protease from stomach.
Biological barriers: commensal flora within genitourinary and gastro-intestinal tract
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physical barriers from digestive tract
Definition
saliva, lysozyme,
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physical barriers from the reproductive tract
Definition
salty, acidic condition
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respiratory system barrier
Definition
mucus
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typical avenues of pathogen entry to the body
Definition
skin breaks, eyes, digestive tract, respiratory system, reproductive tract
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second barrier system
Definition
innate immunity
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types of innate immunity
Definition
natural killer cells, inflammation, complementary system, barrier tissues and glans, symbiotic bacteria, interferon
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innate humoral and chemical barriers
Definition
inflammation and complementary system
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inflammation
Definition
first response to infection, involving mast cells neutrophils and macrophges
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complement system
Definition
biochemical cascade that attacks foreign cells.
antibodies bind to foreign cells and mark them for destruction. recruit immune cells, increase vascular permeability, and marking.
Term
innate cellular barriers
Definition
1. interferon-defends against virus
2.natural killer cells-destroys virus infected and cancer cells
3.mast cells
4.basophils
5.eosinophils
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membrane attack complex
Definition
C5-C9 complement protiens that form a pore-like channel in the membrane of the target cell and leaks everything out
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interferon
Definition
released when a cell contracts a virus and binds to other cells. these cells then release enzymes that break down viral mRNA and inhibit protien synthesis so virus cant reproduce in new cells
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acquired immunity
Definition
3rd line of defense, recognizes foreign cells
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two types of cells in adaptive immune system
Definition
b-lymphocytes and t-lymphocytes
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t-lymphocytes
Definition
cytotoxic t-cells (destroy pathogens)
helper t-cells (mature b-cells and help t-cells)
mature in THYMUS
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b-lymphocytes
Definition
remember pathogens and secrete antibodies
Term
humoral immunity
Definition
b-lymphocytes
Term
cell mediated immunity
Definition
t-lymphocytes
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agglutination by antibodies
Definition
makes pathogens clump together so they are easier to destroy
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neutralization by antibodies
Definition
neutralizes toxins produced by pathogen
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opsonization by antibodies
Definition
enhances phagocytosis to destroy pathogen
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stimulation by antibodies
Definition
stimulates killer t-cells
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activation by antibodies
Definition
activates complement system to destroy pathogens by making pores in their plasma membrane
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antigen
Definition
unique molecule that triggers a specific immune response in the body
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antibody
Definition
gamma globulin proteins used by the body to neutralize antigens
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principal function of B lymphocytes
Definition
make antibodies against antigens, Antigen Presenting Cells, eventually become memory cells
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b lymphocytes are produced in the
Definition
bone marrow, migrate to spleen to mature and differentiate
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2 types of b lymphocytes
Definition
plasma b cells and memory b cells
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plasma b cells
Definition
activated by helper t cells. produce large amounts of antibodies with enlarged ER, live only 5-6 days
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memory b cells
Definition
made from activated b cells, produce antibody at low rate for a long time so if it invades again it is quick to respond
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antibodies
Definition
y shaped molecules produced by b lymphocytes. classified according to "tail" properties
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clonal selection theory
Definition
selected clones differentiate into active plasma cells and dormant memory cells
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lymphocytes only respond to
Definition
antigens presented to them by Antigen Presenting Cells (b cells) or macrophages with MHC(major histocompatibility complex_
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MAC
Definition
membrane attack complex formed by C5-C9 protiens
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diapedesis
Definition
leukocytes emigration from blood vessel
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