Term
| Give 4 major types of T cells |
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Definition
cytotoxic
memory
helper
suppressor |
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Term
| cytotoxic T cells are also called? (2) |
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Definition
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Term
1.cytotoxic T cells fcn (2)
2.responsible for what type of immunity? |
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Definition
1.attatck foreign cells & virus infected
2.cells responsible for:
cell mediated immunity |
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Term
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Definition
| clone more of themselves in response to a "remembered antigen" |
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Term
| helper T cell also called? (1) |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
help regulate immune response by
activate: CD8 T cells & B cells |
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Term
suppressor T cells are also called?
(abbrev) |
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Definition
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Term
| How does antigen presentation work: T cell can only recognize antigens that are? |
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Definition
| that are bound to glycoproteins in plasma membranes |
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Term
what are MHC proteins?(1)
function(1) |
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Definition
membrane glycoproteins that bind to antigens
function: antigen presentation |
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Term
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Definition
| major histocompatibility complex |
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Term
| How are MHC proteins determined? |
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Definition
| genetically encoded in chromosome 6 differs amoung inviduals |
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Term
| Types of MHC proteins include (2) |
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Definition
Class I (CD8)
Class II (CD4) |
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Term
| Class I MHC proteins are found? |
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Definition
| in membranes of all nucleated cells |
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Term
| Class II MHC proteins are found? (2) |
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Definition
in membranes of:
antigen presenting cells (APCs) and lymphocytes |
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Term
| fcn of Class I MHC proteins? |
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Definition
| pick up small peptides in cell and carry them to the surface |
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Term
| T cells are activated by ___ and ignore _____ |
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Definition
| abnormal peptides or viral peptides; normal peptides |
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Term
| where are antigenic fragments come from? |
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Definition
| they are from antigenic processing of pathogens |
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Term
| antigenic fragments fcn (2) |
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Definition
1.bind to Class II MHC proteins & inserted into plasma membrane
2.to stimulate T cells |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
1.bind antigens & process antigen
2.display antigen fragments to activate T cells against foreign cells and proteins |
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Term
| Examples of Phagocytic APCs (3) |
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Definition
1.free & fixed macs
2.Kupffer cells
3.microglia |
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Term
| free & fixed macs located (1) |
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Definition
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Term
| Kupffer cells located (1) |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| examples of non phagocytic APCs (2) |
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Definition
| Langerhans & dendritic cells |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| dendritic cells located (2) |
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Definition
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Term
| Inactive T cell receptors recognize (2) |
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Definition
| Class I or Class II MHC proteins specific antigen |
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Term
| Binding occurs in a T cell receptor occurs |
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Definition
| when MHC protein matches antigen |
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Term
| CD markers are alo called? |
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Definition
| cluster of differntiation markers |
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Term
| CD markers are located (1) |
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Definition
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Term
| name the CD compound found in all T cells? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the name for the molecular mechansim for antigen recongiton? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many CD markers are there? |
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Definition
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Term
| Two imporant CD markers are (2) |
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Definition
CD 4 (helper T cells)
& CD 8 (cytotoxic t cells) |
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Term
| CD 8 markers are found (2) |
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Definition
| cytotoxic T & suppressor T cells |
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Term
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Definition
| respond to antigens on Class I MHC proteins |
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Term
| CD 4 markers are found (1) |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| respond to antigens on Class II MHC proteins |
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Term
| Both CD 4 & CD 8 markers (2) |
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Definition
| bind to CD3 receptor complex prepare cell for activation |
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Term
| For a T cell to be activated it must be _____ |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| T cell must bind to a stimulating cell at a second site = which confirms the first signal |
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Term
| how are CD8 T Cells activated? |
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Definition
| by exposure to antigens on Class 1 MHC proteins |
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Term
| the CD8 T Cells that respond quickly produces? (2) |
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Definition
cytotoxic T cells &
memory T cells |
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Term
| the CD8 T Cells that responds slowly produces? |
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Definition
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Term
| overall fcn of cytotoxic t cells |
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Definition
| Seek out and immediately destroy target cells (aka pathogens) |
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Term
| Name 3 ways cytotoxic t cells destroy target cells? |
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Definition
Release perforin
Secrete poisonous lymphotoxin
Activate genes in target cell for apoptosis (programmed cell death)
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Term
| when a cytotoxic T cell Releases perforin , what occurs? |
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Definition
| plasma membrane of antigen is destroyed |
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Term
| when a cytotoxic T cell releases lymphotoxin , what occurs? |
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Definition
| cell metabolism disrupted |
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Term
| when a cytotoxic T cell ,Activate genes in target cell, what occurs? |
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Definition
| apoptosis (cell death) is triggered |
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Term
| Memory T Cells are produced |
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Definition
within cytotoxic T cells
(that's when CD 8 can quickly produce ctotoxic , slow is suppressor,
*memory cells are ONLY produced form cytotoxic!) |
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Term
| Memory TC Cells usually ______,& form into_________ if the same antigen is encountered again |
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Definition
1.stay in circulation,
2.cytotoxic T cells |
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Term
Suppressor T cells secrete (1)
fcn(1) |
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Definition
suppression factors
Inhibit the responses of T and B cells |
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Term
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Definition
| after initial immune response |
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Term
| How do suppressor t cells limit immune rxn? |
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Definition
| Limit immune reaction to a single stimulus |
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Term
| the Activation of CD4 T cells leads to |
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Definition
| Active helper T cells (TH cells) |
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Term
| helper T cells (TH cells) fcn |
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Definition
Secrete cytokines that stimulate:
cell-mediated (t cellls) & antibody mediated immunity
(b cells differinate into plasma cells ) |
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Term
| Memory helper (TH) usually |
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Definition
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Term
| 4 fcns of helper t secreted cytokines |
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Definition
1.trigger: b cell division plasma maturation antibody production
2. stimulate T cell division: memory t helper cells
cytotoxic t cells mature
3. attract & stimulate macs
4.Enhance nonspecific defenses |
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Term
| Antigen bound to Class I MHC protein causes what cells to be activated? |
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Definition
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Term
| the activation of CD8 T Cells to causes what other cell types to be activated?(3) |
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Definition
Cytotoxic T Cells (fast)
Memory T Cells (fast)
Suppressor T Cells (slow)
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Term
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Definition
| Attack and destroy infected and abnormal cells displaying antigen |
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Term
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Definition
| Await reappearance of the antigen |
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Term
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Definition
Control or moderate immune response by
T cells and B cells |
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Term
| Antigen bound to Class II MHC protein causes what cells to be activated? |
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Definition
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Term
| the activation of CD4 T Cells to causes what other cell types to be activated?(2) |
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Definition
Helper T Cells
Memory (helper) TCells |
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Term
|
Definition
Stimulate immune response by
T cells (cytotoxic active)
and
B cells (make antibodies from plasma cells) |
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Term
| Responsible for antibody-mediated immunity |
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Definition
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Term
| B Cells Attack antigens by (1) |
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Definition
| producing specific antibodies |
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Term
| what does it mean a B Cell is Sensitizatized? |
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Definition
antigens in interstitial fluids bind to B cell receptors
2•B cell prepares for activation |
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Term
| During B Cell sensitization, antigens are: |
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Definition
Taken into the B cell
Processed
Reappear on surface,
bound to Class II MHC protein |
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Term
| although a Sensitized B cell is prepared for activation it still needs ? |
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Definition
| a helper T cell to be activated by same antigen |
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Term
| although a Sensitized B cell is prepared for activation it still needs a Helper T cell to? |
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Definition
1.binds to MHC class 1 complex &
2.Secretes cytokines that promote B cell activation and division |
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Term
| an Activated B cell divides into (2) |
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Definition
Plasma cells (antibodies)
Memory B cells |
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Term
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Definition
| Synthesize and secrete antibodies into interstitial fluid |
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Term
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Definition
| Link memory T cells, remain in reserve to respond to next infection |
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Term
|
Definition
2 parallel pairs of polypeptide chains
•1 pair of heavy chains
•1 pair of light chains |
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Term
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Definition
Constant segments •
Variable segments |
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Term
| Five Heavy-Chain Constant Segments fcn |
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Definition
| Determine 5 types of antibodies |
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Term
| five types of antibodies ex |
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Definition
1. IgG 2. IgE 3. IgD 4. IgM 5. IgA
*G.A.M.E.D.
* remembered produced by HEAVY chains |
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Term
| Variable segements of Light and Heavy Chains Determine? |
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Definition
| specificity of antibody molecule b/c they contains antigen binding sites |
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Term
| antigen binding sites are located where on the variable segments of antibodies? |
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Definition
| Free tips of 2 variable segments |
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Term
| the antigen binding sites of antibody molecule can bind to |
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Definition
| the antigenic deteriminant sites of the antigen molecule |
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Term
| Antigen–Antibody Complex def |
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Definition
| An antibody bound to an antigen |
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Term
|
Definition
2 antigenic determinant
sites that Binds to
both antigen-binding sites
of variable segments of antibody |
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Term
| Exposure to a complete antigen leads to (1) |
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Definition
B cell sensitization
Immune response |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Must attach to a carrier molecule to ACT as a 'complete antigen; |
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Term
what are the dangers of haptens?
ex of this (1) |
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Definition
Antibodies produced will attack BOTH hapten and carrier molecule even if carrier is “normal”
aka: Antibody attacks normal cells •For example, penicillin allergy |
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Term
| ____ protein chains held together by a _____________ bond |
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Definition
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Term
| a IgG Heavy Chain concists of |
|
Definition
1 constant segment
1 variable segment |
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Term
| a IgG Heavy Chain binds to |
|
Definition
Binds 1light chain :
At one end: Binds antigen
At other end: Binds complement in the constant region |
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Term
| Five Classes of Antibodies include |
|
Definition
IgG, IgD, IgE, IgM, IgA
G.A.M.E.D. |
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Term
| IgG, IgD, IgE, IgM, IgA as a whole are also called? |
|
Definition
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Term
| immunoglobulins (Igs) are found? |
|
Definition
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Term
IgG, IgD, IgE, IgM, IgA
How are they told apart? |
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Definition
heavy-chain *constant segments are different
all antibodies are on the heavy chains |
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Term
| IgG, IgD, IgE, IgM, IgA have any affect on antibody specificity? |
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Definition
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Term
| _____ is the largest and most diverse class of antibodies |
|
Definition
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Term
| 80 % of all antibodies are |
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Definition
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Term
| IgG antibodies are responsible for resistance against what kind of toxins? (2) |
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Definition
viruses,
bacteria & their toxins
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Term
| How does IgG provide passive immunity to fetus? |
|
Definition
Can cross the placenta,
and maternal IgG is given to fetus during embryological development |
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Term
| hemolytic disease of the newborn, how is this caused? |
|
Definition
Anti-Rh IgG antibodies produced by Rh-negative mothers
which attack
the newborn b/c it has Rh + |
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Term
| How does IgE work (do its fcn)? |
|
Definition
attaches as an individual molecule to the exposed surfaces of:
basophils & mast cells |
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Term
| What occurs when an antigen is bound by IgE molecules? |
|
Definition
The cell is stimulated to release:
histamine and other chemicals that accelerate inflammation in the immediate area |
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Term
|
Definition
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|
Term
| How does IgB work (do its fcn)? |
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Definition
| is an individual molecule on the it it located on the surfaces of B cells, where it can bind antigens in the extracellular fluid |
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Term
| As a result of IgB binding to B cell, what else can occur? |
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Definition
| help with sensitization of the B cell to activate antibody production |
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Term
| ______is the first class of antibody secreted after an antigen is encountered |
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Definition
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|
Term
| When IgM concentration _______ , IgG production ___________ |
|
Definition
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Term
| Alhtough ,IgM concentration declines as IgG production accelerates, whose titer value is higher initially? |
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Definition
| IgM (it is the first antibody secreted) |
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Term
| The measure of antibody level in the plasma is called? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| Which cell type secretes IgM molecules |
|
Definition
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Term
| IgM are secreted as _______molecules but tend to ___________when in circulation |
|
Definition
individual,
polymerizes to a 5-antibody starburst |
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Term
| The anti-A and anti-B antibodies responsible for the agglutination of incompatible blood types are |
|
Definition
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Term
| IgM antibodies may also attack bacteria that are |
|
Definition
| insensitive to IgG (IgG doesnt kill them) |
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Term
| __________________ is found primarily in glandular secretions such as mucus, tears, saliva, and semen |
|
Definition
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Term
|
Definition
| Attack pathogens before they gain access to internal tissues |
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Term
| IgA antibodies circulate in ______ as |
|
Definition
| blood; individual molecules or in pairs |
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Term
| How do Epithelial cells make IgA antibodies soluable? |
|
Definition
Epithelial cells absorb them from blood
and attach a secretory piece before secreting IgA molecules onto the epithelial surface |
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Term
| The binding of an antibody to an antigen (Antigen–Antibody Complexes) can result in: (7) |
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Definition
1.neturalization of antigen binding sites (can’t bind to other cells)
2.formation of immune complex 3.Activation of complement
4.Attraction of phagocytes 5.Opsonization increasing phagocyte efficiency
6.Stimulation of inflammation 7.Prevention of bacterial and viral adhesion |
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Term
| what is an immune complex? |
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Definition
insoluble 3-D interaction bwn :
antibodies and their antigenic targets |
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Term
| Primary and Secondary Responses to Antigen Exposure Occur in (2) |
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Definition
| both cell-mediated and antibody-mediated immunity |
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Term
| the First exposure to antigen produces |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| For a lymphocyte to respond to an antigen: |
|
Definition
| the antigen must bind to specific receptors on the lymphocyte surface |
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Term
| the Next exposure to antigen produces _____ which is __________ which cell type are up& ready? |
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Definition
secondary response •
More extensive and prolonged •
Memory cells already primed |
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Term
| Why does the primary response take time to develope? |
|
Definition
After Antigens activate appropriate B cells B cells differentiate into Plasma cells
B cells Might differentiate immediately or go through several rounds of mitosis before producing plasma and memory cells |
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Term
| During the primary response the Antibody titer (level) _________ and peaks |
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Definition
slowly rises,
1-2 weeks after initial exposure |
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Term
| The Primary Response's Peak response can take _______ to finally occur? and declines |
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Definition
take 2 weeks to develop,
rapidly |
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Term
| In the primary response ______ is produced faster than _____ which is ____ effective |
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Definition
IgM is produced faster than IgG,
less |
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Term
| Antibody levels don’t peak until _________________ after an initial exposure |
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Definition
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Term
| The Secondary Response Activates |
|
Definition
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Term
| during The Secondary Response memory B cells can be activated in _______ antigen concentrations than original B cells |
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Definition
lower (aka the immune system is prepared)
aka in the 2nd respone it takes LESS of the antigen to iniate a response |
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Term
| In the secondary response antibodies are |
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Definition
Secreted in massive quantities
(1st response: antibody levels slowly rise) |
|
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Term
| what Effects does Memory B Cell Activation have on IgM & IgG |
|
Definition
IgM: Production is quicker & is slightly extended
IgG: Rises very high and very quickly Can remain elevated for extended time |
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Term
Give Combined Responses to Bacterial Infection include:
what white blood cells are activated? complement system antigen presentation causes? |
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Definition
Neutrophils and NK cells begin killing bacteria
•Cytokines draw phagocytes to area •Antigen presentation activates:
•Helper T cells activate:
Cytotoxic T cells &B cells activate and
differentiate •Plasma cells increase antibody levels |
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Term
| The Course of the Body’s Response to a Bacterial Infection: who responds immediatly (0 weeks) to an antigen |
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Definition
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Term
| The Course of the Body’s Response to a Bacterial Infection: who responds after 1 week? |
|
Definition
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Term
| The Course of the Body’s Response to a Bacterial Infection: who responds after 1 week (after macs) |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| The Course of the Body’s Response to a Bacterial Infection: who responds after 2 weeks? |
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Definition
| Plasma cells produce antibodies |
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Term
| The Course of the Body’s Response to a Bacterial Infection: who responds after 2 weeks we can a rise in (as a result of antibody production) |
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Definition
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Term
| which cells are activated by contact with virus-infected cells? |
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Definition
| cytotoxic T cells and NK cells |
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Term
|
Definition
1.destruction of antigen-antibody complexes
2.suppress inflammation (opposite of basophil)
3. participate in allergic response |
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|
Term
| what is immunological competence |
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Definition
| Ability to demonstrate an immune response following exposure to an antigen |
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Term
| a fetus is usually immunological competent at what age? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| how does an infant Develope Immunological Competence? |
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Definition
1.Fetal thymus cells migrate to :
tissues that form T cells
2.Liver and bone marrow: produce B cells
3. 4 month fetus produces IgM antibodies |
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Term
| Immune System Development Before Birth: |
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Definition
Maternal IgG antibodies
•Pass through placenta •
Provide passive immunity to fetus |
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Term
| Immune System Development After Birth: |
|
Definition
| Mother’s milk provides IgA antibodies •While passive immunity is lost |
|
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Term
| what antibody does an Infant produce through exposure to antigens? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
| what age does Antibody, B cell, and T cell levels slowly rise to adult levels? |
|
Definition
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|
Term
|
Definition
| Chemical messengers in the form of horomones & paracrine like glycoproteins involved in cellular immunity |
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Term
| Examples of cytokines (4) |
|
Definition
Interferons •
Interleukins •
Tumor necrosis factors (TNFs) •Thymosins |
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Term
|
Definition
| 1.Increasing T cell sensitivity to antigens exposed on macrophage membranes 2.Stimulating B cell activity, plasma cell formation and antibody production 3.Enhance nonspecific defense 4.Moderating the immune response |
|
|
Term
| nonspecific defenses activated by interleukins include (2) |
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Definition
| •Stimulation of inflammation (mast cells) Elevation of body temperature (pyrogens) |
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Term
| the secretion of adrenocorticotroic hormone (ACTH) is a ______defense |
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Definition
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|
Term
| adrenocorticotroic hormone (ACTH) is released by |
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Definition
| anterior lobe of the pituitary gland |
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Term
| how do interleukins Moderate the immune response |
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Definition
| interleukins help suppress immune function and shorten the immune response (negative feedback) |
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Term
| which interleukins are important in stimulating and maintaining the immune response |
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Definition
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Term
| IL-1 and IL-2 are released by |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
stimulate the activities of other immune cells and of the secreting cells =
positive feedback loop that helps to recruit additional immune cells |
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Term
|
Definition
Alpha-interferons
Beta
Gamma |
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Term
| Alpha-interferons are produced by |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Beta interferons are produced by |
|
Definition
| fibrocytes *recall they produce fibrin to help repair damage tissue |
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Term
|
Definition
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|
Term
| Gamma interferons are secreted by |
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Definition
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|
Term
|
Definition
| Stimulate macrophage activity |
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Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Tumor Necrosis Factors PRIMARY fcn |
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Definition
| slow the growth of a tumor and kill sensitive tumor cells |
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Term
|
Definition
| active macs & cytotoxic t cells (each secrete a diff type of TNF) |
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Term
|
Definition
| stimulate granular leukocyte production, promote eosinophil activity, cause fever, and increase T cell sensitivity to interleukins |
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Term
| Phagocyte-Activating Chemicals fcn |
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Definition
| factors that attract free macrophages and microphages and dont let them leave early from the site of an injury |
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Term
| Phagocyte-Activating Chemicals are secreted by |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Colony-Stimulating Factors produced by |
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Definition
| active T cells, cells of the monocyte-macrophage group, endothelial cells, fibrocytes |
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Term
| Colony-Stimulating Factors fcn |
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Definition
| stimulate the production of: blood cells in red bone marrow lymphocytes in lymphoid tissues and organs |
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Term
| Lymphokines are produced by |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Monokines are secreted by |
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Definition
| active macrophages and other antigen-presenting cells |
|
|
Term
| lymphocytes and macrophages may secrete the same cytokines, t or f |
|
Definition
| true, the terms lymphokines and monokines are misleading |
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Term
| adaptive defenses and tissue repair also use _____ to activate their pathways |
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Definition
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