Immunity and Blood Cells Overview

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What is the primary function of lymph nodes in the immune system?

They generate antibodies.

They promote blood circulation.

They filter foreign material from the lymph system. (correct)

They produce white blood cells.

Where do T lymphocytes mature within the immune system?

In the bone marrow

In the lymph nodes

In the spleen

In the thymus (correct)

What type of immune response primarily involves macrophages and granulocytes?

Adaptive immune response

Cellular immune response

Humoral immune response

Phagocytic immune response (correct)

What is the main characteristic of adaptive immunity?

It develops as a result of prior exposure to an antigen. Signup and view all the answers

What is contained in the white pulp of the spleen?

Concentrations of lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of B lymphocytes in the immune response?

They produce antibodies. Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the immune system is primarily responsible for destroying old red blood cells?

Red pulp of the spleen Signup and view all the answers

Which cells differentiate and proliferate in response to a specific foreign agent?

T lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of effector cytotoxic T cells?

Attack antigens directly causing cell lysis. Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the humoral immune response?

B lymphocytes transforming into plasma cells. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells decrease B-cell production in the immune response?

Regulatory T cells. Signup and view all the answers

What are antibodies primarily made of?

Proteins. Signup and view all the answers

How do memory T cells contribute to the immune response?

By recognizing antigens from previous exposures. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main intention of inflammation in response to injury?

To neutralize or eliminate the offending agent. Signup and view all the answers

Which immune response is responsible for mobilizing other immune components?

Humoral immune response through antibodies. Signup and view all the answers

What mnemonic represents the major function of the natural immune system in response to tissue injury?

GAMED Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT one of the cardinal signs of inflammation?

Numbness Signup and view all the answers

What process contributes to the local warmth and redness observed during inflammation?

Vasodilation and increased blood flow Signup and view all the answers

What triggers effector helper T cells to activate?

Recognition of antigens Signup and view all the answers

How do leukocytes assist in the inflammatory response?

They migrate to the site of injury and engulf pathogens Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the cause of pain in inflammation?

It results from fluid pressure on nerve endings and chemical irritants. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs to plasma fluids during the inflammatory response?

They leak into inflamed tissues, causing swelling. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of fibrinogen during inflammation?

To assist in blood coagulation and wall off the injury site. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of helper T cells on B cells during an immune response?

They stimulate B cells through cytokines. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Immunity

The body's specific defense mechanism against foreign agents and organisms.
It is the body's ability to resist infection, disease, or other harmful foreign substances.
Allows rapid responses to foreign substances in a specific manner.

White Blood Cells (WBCs)

Produced in the bone marrow.
Involved in immunity.
B lymphocytes (B cells) and T lymphocytes (T cells) are the two main types of WBCs involved in immunity.

Lymphocytes

Originate from stem cells in the bone marrow.
B lymphocytes mature in the bone marrow before entering the bloodstream.
T lymphocytes mature in the thymus, where they differentiate into cells with various functions.

Lymph Nodes

Connected by lymph channels and capillaries distributed throughout the body.
Remove foreign material from the lymphatic system before it enters the bloodstream.
Serve as centers for immune cell proliferation.

The Spleen

Composed of red and white pulp, acting like a filter.
Red pulp destroys old and injured red blood cells (RBCs).
White pulp contains concentrations of lymphocytes.

Adaptive Immunity

Acquired immunity that develops as a result of prior exposure to an antigen.
This exposure can be through immunization (vaccination) or by contracting a disease.
Both immunization and contracting a disease generate a protective immune response.

Immune Responses

Phagocytic Immune Response: WBCs (granulocytes and macrophages) ingest foreign particles and destroy invading agents.
Cellular Immune Response: Involves T lymphocytes that differentiate into cytotoxic (killer) T cells, attacking pathogens directly.
Humoral or Antibody Immune Response: Begins with the transformation of B lymphocytes into plasma cells that manufacture antibodies.

Antibodies

Large proteins (also called immunoglobulins).
Mobilize other components of the immune system to defend against invaders.

T Lymphocytes

Effector Helper T Cells: Activated by antigen recognition.
Stimulate other immune system components.
Secrete cytokines, which attract and activate B cells, cytotoxic T cells, NK cells, macrophages, and other immune cells.
Effector Cytotoxic T Cells (Killer T Cells): Attack antigens directly by altering cell membranes, causing cell lysis.
Regulatory or Suppressor T Cells: Decrease B-cell production, keeping the immune response balanced.
Memory T Cells: Recognize antigens from previous exposures, and mount an immune response.

Cellular Response to Injury: Inflammation

A localized reaction intended to neutralize, control, or eliminate the offending agent.
Prepares the site for repair.
Major function of the natural immune system.
Elicited in response to tissue injury or invading organisms.

5 Cardinal Signs of Inflammation:

Pain - Heat - Redness - Swelling - Loss of Function

Pathophysiology of Inflammation

Involves changes in the microcirculation including vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, and leukocytic cellular infiltration.
The changes in microcirculation lead to the 5 cardinal signs of inflammation.
Vasodilation and increased blood flow to the injured area cause local warmth and redness.
Increased vascular permeability causes plasma fluids to leak into the tissues, producing swelling (edema).
Pain is caused by pressure of fluids or swelling on nerve endings and irritation of nerve endings by chemical mediators.
Loss of function is often due to pain and swelling.
Leukocytes exit the blood stream and migrate to the injury site to engulf offending organisms and remove cellular debris.
Fibrinogen in the leaked plasma fluid coagulates, forming fibrin for clot formation, which walls off the injured area and prevents the spread of infection.

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Explore the fascinating world of the immune system with this quiz on immunity, white blood cells, lymphocytes, and lymphatic structures. Test your knowledge on how the body defends itself against diseases and foreign substances. Dive into the roles of various immune cells and organs in maintaining health.