Immune System and Pathogen Defense

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What is the primary function of bone marrow?

To provide structural support to the bones

To store fat reserves

To filter toxins from the blood

To produce all types of blood cells (correct)

What type of cells are produced in the bone marrow that will become immune cells?

Macrophages

Lymphocytes (correct)

Red blood cells

Platelets

Where is the bone marrow located?

In the bone joints

In the outer layer of the bones

In the bone marrow cavity

In the hollow center of the bones (correct)

What is the bone marrow composed of?

Soft tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the final stage of development for cells produced in the bone marrow?

Mature immune cells Signup and view all the answers

How is the immune system typically divided?

Into two categories Signup and view all the answers

What is the main classification of the immune system?

Innate and adaptive Signup and view all the answers

How many categories does the immune system consist of?

Two categories Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories of the immune system?

Innate and adaptive Signup and view all the answers

Into how many categories is the immune system subdivided?

No subcategories Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the specific receptors expressed on the surface of T cells?

To recognize and respond to foreign substances Signup and view all the answers

What type of immune response is mediated by T cells?

Cell-mediated immune response Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of T cells in the immune response?

To recognize and eliminate infected cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which T cells recognize and respond to foreign substances?

Immune recognition Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the cells that are infected with pathogens and are recognized by T cells?

Target cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the innate immune system?

To provide a first line of defense against pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the skin in the innate immune system?

To act as a physical barrier to invasion Signup and view all the answers

What type of immunity is provided by the innate immune system?

Non-specific immunity Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary barriers used by the innate immune system to defend against pathogens?

Physical and chemical barriers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of the innate immune system's non-specific defense?

It provides immediate defense against a wide range of pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the immune system in response to pathogens?

To destroy the pathogens Signup and view all the answers

How does the immune system differentiate among pathogens?

By making specialized cells and antibodies Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the immune system compared to the first and second lines of defense?

It differentiates among pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the immune system's response to pathogens?

The pathogens become harmless Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of specialized cells and antibodies in the immune system?

To render the pathogens harmless Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Immune System

The immune system protects the body by creating specialized cells and antibodies that render pathogens harmless.
It differentiates among pathogens, unlike the first and second lines of defense.

Bone Marrow and White Blood Cells

Bone marrow, a soft tissue in the center of bones, is the source of all blood cells, including white blood cells (lymphocytes) that become immune cells.
Lymphocytes mature in the bone marrow and later become immune cells.

Types of Immunity

The immune system is divided into two categories: innate and adaptive immunity.
Innate immunity is non-specific and provides immediate defense against infection.
Adaptive immunity is specific and provides long-term protection against infection.

Innate Immunity (First-Line Defenses)

Physical barriers: skin acts as a barrier to invasion.
Chemical barriers: provides immediate defense against infection.
First-line defenses use physical and chemical barriers to defend against pathogens.

Cellular Immune Response

Mediated by specific receptors on the surface of T cells.
Recognizes and responds to foreign substances.
T cells have specific receptors that allow them to recognize and respond to pathogens.

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Learn about the immune system's ability to differentiate among pathogens and render them harmless through specialized cells and antibodies. Discover how it differs from the first and second lines of defense.