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What characterizes the response of the innate immunity system?
What characterizes the response of the innate immunity system?
- Develops memory after exposure
- Requires prior sensitization
- Specific for pathogens
- Immediate and non-specific (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a type of cellular pattern recognition receptor?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cellular pattern recognition receptor?
- Neutrophils
- Mast cells
- Lysosomal enzymes (correct)
- Basophils
Which pattern recognition receptors are known to recognize pathogens?
Which pattern recognition receptors are known to recognize pathogens?
- Eicosanoids and defensins
- Mast cells and macrophages (correct)
- Complement and kinins
- Cytokines and chemokines
What is the primary function of eicosanoids in innate immunity?
What is the primary function of eicosanoids in innate immunity?
What type of response is characterized by delayed action and antigen specificity?
What type of response is characterized by delayed action and antigen specificity?
Which of the following cells is NOT part of the innate immune response?
Which of the following cells is NOT part of the innate immune response?
Which statement about pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) is true?
Which statement about pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) is true?
What is the primary characteristic of receptors in adaptive immunity?
What is the primary characteristic of receptors in adaptive immunity?
What is a key feature of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)?
What is a key feature of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)?
Which term refers to the patterns recognized by the innate immune system?
Which term refers to the patterns recognized by the innate immune system?
Which cell type is responsible for releasing reactive oxygen species as part of the innate immune response?
Which cell type is responsible for releasing reactive oxygen species as part of the innate immune response?
Which of the following does NOT describe the characteristics of innate immunity?
Which of the following does NOT describe the characteristics of innate immunity?
What distinguishes adaptive immunity from innate immunity in terms of memory?
What distinguishes adaptive immunity from innate immunity in terms of memory?
What is the typical time frame for the adaptive immune response to develop after the innate immune response?
What is the typical time frame for the adaptive immune response to develop after the innate immune response?
Which component of innate immunity is associated with inflammation and defense against pathogens?
Which component of innate immunity is associated with inflammation and defense against pathogens?
Which of the following statements accurately contrasts innate and adaptive immunity?
Which of the following statements accurately contrasts innate and adaptive immunity?
What is the primary function of central (primary) lymphoid organs?
What is the primary function of central (primary) lymphoid organs?
Which type of cells do hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) differentiate into?
Which type of cells do hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) differentiate into?
What is the role of peripheral (secondary) lymphoid organs?
What is the role of peripheral (secondary) lymphoid organs?
Which of the following accurately describes hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs)?
Which of the following accurately describes hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs)?
What is the main function of the thymus in the immune system?
What is the main function of the thymus in the immune system?
What characterizes mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
What characterizes mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
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Study Notes
Immune System Overview
- Central (primary) lymphoid organs produce immune cells: bone marrow (produces all types) and thymus (origin of T lymphocytes).
- Peripheral (secondary) lymphoid organs maintain naive lymphocytes and initiate adaptive immune responses: lymph nodes, spleen, and mucosal lymphoid tissues.
Bone Marrow and Thymus Function
- Bone marrow contains hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) that self-renew and differentiate into hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs).
- HPCs express CD34 and proliferate but do not self-renew, forming various colony types.
Innate vs. Adaptive Immunity
- Innate immunity is non-specific, acts immediately, is short-lived, and lacks memory.
- Adaptive immunity is antigen-specific, delayed (2-6 days post-initial response), long-lived, and establishes memory.
Key Immune Components
- Innate immune receptors are germ-line encoded, while adaptive immune receptors result from gene segment rearrangements.
- Innate immunity relies on pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) that identify pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs).
Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs)
- PRRs include both cellular (e.g., mast cells, neutrophils, macrophages) and soluble elements (e.g., complement proteins, cytokines).
- Activation triggers immediate, non-specific immune responses without memory retention.
TLR4 and Signaling
- Toll-like receptors (TLRs), particularly TLR4, are significant in recognizing microbial components.
- TLRs activate signal transduction pathways involved in innate immune responses.
Case Study: Angel the Dog
- Patient is a 7-month-old spayed female Old English Sheepdog with a chronic cough and regurgitation issues.
- Symptoms include coughing, frothing, vomiting, and dehydration; previous antibiotic treatments have been ineffective.
- Current medications include Clavamox and Pepcid; patient is up-to-date on vaccinations but not on heartworm prevention.
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