Immune System Overview Quiz

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What is the primary site of maturation for B lymphocytes?

Bone marrow

What two types of cells do activated B cells differentiate into?

Plasma B cells and Memory B cells

Which lymphoid organ is responsible for the maturation of T cells?

Thymus

Name one type of T cell and its function.

Cytotoxic T cells; they destroy infected or cancerous cells. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes memory B cells from plasma B cells?

Memory B cells are long-lived and store immune memory, while plasma B cells are short-lived and secrete antibodies. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the spleen in the immune system?

The spleen filters blood and helps in the activation of lymphocytes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the 1st line of defense in the immune system?

The primary function is to act as a physical barrier to block the entry of antigens. Signup and view all the answers

List the four types of T cells mentioned.

Cytotoxic T cells, Helper T cells, Memory cytotoxic T cells, Regulatory T cells. Signup and view all the answers

How does the 2nd line of defense contribute to innate immunity?

The 2nd line of defense contributes by utilizing nonspecific defenses like phagocytic cells and natural killer cells to block the spread of antigens. Signup and view all the answers

Define adaptive immunity and its components.

Adaptive immunity is a specific immune response characterized by the humoral response and cell-mediated response. Signup and view all the answers

Define immunity in the context of B and T cells.

Immunity is the ability of the immune system to recognize and eliminate pathogens via B and T cells. Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the inflammatory response when the skin is cut?

Damaged cells release chemical signals like histamine, which cause vasodilation and attract phagocytic WBCs. Signup and view all the answers

What role do phagocytic WBCs play during the inflammatory response?

Phagocytic WBCs ingest antigens through phagocytosis during the inflammatory response. Signup and view all the answers

Describe a key feature of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd lines of defense in the immune system.

The 1st line provides physical barriers, the 2nd line features nonspecific defenses, and the 3rd line involves specific immune responses. Signup and view all the answers

How do blood vessels change during the inflammatory response?

Blood vessels dilate and become more permeable, allowing more blood flow and immune cells to reach the infected tissue. Signup and view all the answers

What signals are released by damaged cells during an injury to initiate the immune response?

Damaged cells release chemical signals like histamine and lymphokine. Signup and view all the answers

What is immunity?

Immunity is the body's ability to resist infections and diseases by recognizing and eliminating pathogens. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the primary cell involved in the cell-mediated immune response.

The primary cell involved is the T cell, specifically cytotoxic T lymphocytes, which destroy infected or cancerous cells. Signup and view all the answers

What role do antibodies play in the humoral immune response?

Antibodies bind to antigens on pathogens, neutralizing them and marking them for destruction by other immune cells. Signup and view all the answers

What type of pathogens does the cell-mediated immune response primarily defend against?

It primarily defends against intracellular pathogens, such as fungi, protozoa, and viruses. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of antigen-antibody interaction.

Antigen-antibody interaction occurs when an antibody binds to a specific antigen, forming an antigen-antibody complex. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of plasma cells in the humoral immune response?

Plasma cells produce antibodies that neutralize pathogens and assist in their elimination. Signup and view all the answers

Which immune response is primarily responsible for defending against extracellular pathogens?

The humoral immune response is primarily responsible for defending against extracellular pathogens. Signup and view all the answers

What mechanism does the cell-mediated immune response use to destroy infected cells?

The mechanism involves cytotoxic T cells binding to infected cells, leading to their lysis through apoptosis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of cytotoxic T cells in adaptive immunity?

Cytotoxic T cells release perforin and secrete granzyme to attack and destroy infected cells. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the function of plasma cells in the immune response.

Plasma cells secrete antibodies that target specific antigens in the body. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes memory B cells from other B cells?

Memory B cells initiate the production of plasma cells upon re-encountering the same bacteria or antigen. Signup and view all the answers

How do interleukin-1 and interleukin-2 contribute to immune function?

IL-1 activates helper T cells to secrete IL-2, while IL-2 stimulates the growth and differentiation of B and cytotoxic T cells. Signup and view all the answers

What are MHC proteins and their importance in the immune response?

MHC proteins, found on cells, present self-antigens to immune cells, helping to distinguish between self and non-self. Signup and view all the answers

Differentiate between Class I and Class II MHC proteins.

Class I MHC proteins are found on most nucleated cells, whereas Class II MHC proteins are present on cells involved in immune responses like macrophages and B cells. Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the secondary immune response?

The secondary immune response is triggered by memory B cells upon re-encountering the same antigen. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the cytokine interleukin-2 in adaptive immunity?

Interleukin-2 is crucial for stimulating the proliferation and differentiation of B cells and cytotoxic T cells. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main type of antibody produced in a primary immune response?

IgM Signup and view all the answers

How does the lag phase of the primary immune response compare to that of the secondary immune response?

The lag phase in the primary response is longer, lasting 3 to 6 days, while it is much shorter in the secondary response, lasting 1 to 3 days. Signup and view all the answers

What are the long-term effects on antibody levels in a secondary immune response?

Antibody levels tend to remain high for a longer time. Signup and view all the answers

Define a vaccine.

A vaccine is a harmless derivative of a pathogen that stimulates the immune system to defend against the harmful pathogen. Signup and view all the answers

List two sources of antigens used in vaccine production.

Inactivated bacterial toxins and killed or weakened pathogens. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of vaccination in the immune response?

Vaccination is crucial as it stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and build memory against future pathogen exposure. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the response duration of a secondary immune response compared to a primary response?

The secondary immune response is long-lasting, while the primary response is short-lived. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the amount of antibody produced in a primary immune response usually lower than in a secondary immune response?

The primary immune response generally produces antibodies in smaller amounts because it takes longer to recognize the pathogen and activate B cells. Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells does HIV primarily attack to suppress the immune system?

HIV primarily attacks helper T cells (T4 lymphocytes). Signup and view all the answers

How does the immune system functionally change as HIV progresses toward AIDS?

As HIV progresses, the immune system becomes extremely compromised, eventually leading to AIDS. Signup and view all the answers

What components make up the structure of the HIV virus?

HIV consists of 2 identical single-stranded RNA, 2 reverse transcriptase, a capsid, and an envelope glycoprotein. Signup and view all the answers

What receptor does HIV bind to in order to infect helper T cells?

HIV binds specifically to the CD4 accessory protein to infect helper T cells. Signup and view all the answers

In addition to helper T cells, what other types of cells can HIV infect?

HIV can also infect macrophages and brain cells that have low levels of CD4. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by immune suppression in the context of HIV infection?

Immune suppression refers to a loss of immune function, where the immune system cannot defend against foreign or abnormal cells. Signup and view all the answers

Can HIV survive outside of living cells, and what does that imply for social interactions?

HIV does not survive outside living cells, implying that ordinary social contact poses no risk of infection. Signup and view all the answers

What are the long-term implications of untreated HIV infection for an individual?

Untreated HIV infection can lead to a severely compromised immune system and eventually develop into AIDS. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 11: Immunity

Immunity is the body's ability to recognize and protect itself from foreign substances that can cause disease.
Pathogens include viruses, bacteria, and soluble toxin proteins.

11.1 Immune Response

Immunity types include innate and adaptive.
Innate immunity represents non-specific defenses present at birth.
Adaptive immunity represents specific defenses acquired through exposure to pathogens.

11.1 (b) Types of Immunity

Immunity types include inherited/inborn, innate, and acquired.
Innate immunity is further divided into natural and artificial immunization.
Natural immunity includes active (contact with disease) and passive (placenta, mother's milk).
Artificial immunization includes active (vaccine) and passive (serum).

11.1 (b) Lines of Defense

The first line of defense includes physical barriers like skin and mucous membranes.
The second line of defense involves blocking pathogen spread using phagocytic cells, natural killer cells, and inflammation.
The third line of defense, the immune system, includes humoral and cell-mediated responses.

11.1 (b) First Line of Defense: Skin

Skin acts as a physical barrier against pathogens.
Chemicals and pathogens are kept on the opposite side of the skin surface.

11.1 (b) Second Line of Defense

Damaged cells release chemical signals (histamine, lymphokine).
Blood vessels dilate (vasodilation), becoming more permeable.
Blood clotting is stimulated.
Phagocytic white blood cells (WBCs) are attracted to the infected tissue.
Pathogens are ingested by phagocytosis.
Response includes heat, swelling, pain, and redness (inflammation).

11.2 Antibody

Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins (Ig), are proteins produced by plasma cells.
Antibodies bind to specific antigens.

11.2 (a) Antibody Structure

Antibodies are Y-shaped proteins.
They consist of four polypeptide chains: two identical light chains and two identical heavy chains.
Each chain has a constant region (C) and a variable region (V).
Variable regions combine to make the antigen-binding site.
Disulfide bridges hold the chains together.

11.2 (a) Antibody Structure (Continued)

Amino acid sequences in the variable region vary significantly between antibodies.
The variable region of both heavy and light chains combines to form the antigen-binding site.
The antigen-binding site binds to specific antigens.

11.2 (b) Antibody Classes

Five classes of antibodies exist based on constant region differences on heavy chains: IgG, IgE, IgM, IgA, and IgD.
Each class has specific functions in immune responses.

11.3 Lymphocyte Development

Lymphocytes, including B cells and T cells, are produced in bone marrow.
B cells mature in bone marrow, while T cells mature in the thymus gland.

11.3 (a) Blood Cells

Blood cells include erythrocytes, leukocytes (granulocytes: neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils), and leukocytes (agranulocytes: monocytes and lymphocytes).
Lymphocytes include B cells and T cells.
Neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils are granulocytes.
Monocytes and lymphocytes are agranulocytes.
Lymphocytes make up the immune system.
Macrophages remove foreign material from the body.

11.3 (a) B Cells

B lymphocytes are produced and mature in bone marrow.
B lymphocytes differentiate into plasma cells and memory B cells.
Plasma cells secrete antibodies.
Memory B cells store memory of previous exposures to pathogens for faster responses during future infections.

11.3 (a) T Cells

T lymphocytes are produced in bone marrow but mature in the thymus gland.
Types of T cells include cytotoxic T cells (Tc), helper T cells (Th), memory cytotoxic T cells, regulatory/suppressor T cells (Ts).

11.3 (a) Types of T Cells (Continued)

Cytotoxic T cells recognize and kill infected cells by secreting perforin and granzymes.
Helper T cells secrete interleukin-2 to activate both B cells and cytotoxic T cells.
Regulatory T cells help end the immune response and prevent autoimmunity.
Memory T cells persist after an infection and produce a rapid response on subsequent exposure to the same antigen.

11.3 (b) Lymphoid Organs

Lymphocytes migrate to lymphoid organs for maturation and function

Thymus
Bone marrow
Lymph nodes
Spleen
Tonsils

11.4 Development of Adaptive Immunity

Adaptive immunity involves responses to specific antigens.

Cell-mediated immunity involves cytotoxic and helper T cells defending against intracellular pathogens and cancerous/infected cells.
Humoral immunity involves B cells that produce antibodies to defend against antigens.

11.4 (c) Antibody Interactions

Neutralization: Antibodies bind to pathogens preventing them from interacting with host cells.
Opsonization: Antibodies bind to pathogens to increase their uptake by phagocytes like macrophages or neutrophils.
Complement System Activation: Antibodies activate the complement system, leading to pore formation in pathogen membranes and pathogen lysis.

11.4 (d) Primary and Secondary Immune Responses

Primary response is the immune reaction to a pathogen for the first time.
Secondary response is the immune reaction upon subsequent exposure to the same pathogen.
Primary and secondary immune responses differ in time taken and effectiveness.
Primary response initially produces IgM, while secondary response is faster and primarily produces IgG antibodies, thereby neutralizing pathogens more effectively.

11.5 Immunization

A vaccine is a harmless derivative of a pathogen used to create an immune response.
Sources include inactivated bacterial toxins, killed or weakened pathogens, and genes encoding microbial proteins (DNA, RNA, and proteins).

Autoimmune diseases include Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), multiple sclerosis, and type I diabetes.
HIV infection causes immune suppression by attacking helper T cells, disrupting immune function and leading to AIDS.

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Test your knowledge on the key components and functions of the immune system, including B and T cell maturation, types of immune responses, and the role of different lymphoid organs. This quiz covers concepts related to innate and adaptive immunity, as well as the body's first, second, and third lines of defense.