Clinical Immunology & Serology-Exam I Question and Answers 100% Solved
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Clinical Immunology
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Clinical Immunology
Clinical Immunology & Serology-Exam I
Question and Answers 100% Solved
Antigen - Macromolecules that are capable of eliciting formation of
immunoglobulins (antibodies) or sensitized cells in an immunocompetent
host.
Antibody - Serum factors in the blood formed in response to a foreign
substan...
-Phagocytosis: Ingestion of foreign invaders. Done by T-cells and
macrophages
Humoral Immunity - ✔✔-Antibody mediated response
-Attach of foreign invaders
-Focuses on antibody production: Antibodies, complement proteins,
cytokins, acute phase reactions
, -Leads to phagocytosis
Divisions of the Immune System - ✔✔-Innate
-Aquired
Innate Immune System - ✔✔-Born with
-Nonspecific: same for all pathogens. Undifferentiated
-Attacks first
-Internal and external branches
Acquired Immune System - ✔✔-Highly specific
-Have to see antigen before
-Related to body remembering seeing an antigen before
External Immune Defenses - ✔✔-Keep antigens out
-Skin, pH, natural flora, mucus membranes
Internal Immune Defenses - ✔✔-Cells and soluble factors play important
role
-Recognize molecules that are unique to infections organisms
Acute Phase Reactions - ✔✔-Normal serum proteins that increase
rapidly as a result of infection, injury, or trauma to the tissues.
-Systemic response
-Mediated by interleukins and cytokines
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