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Which of the following is NOT a component of innate immunity?
Which of the following is NOT a component of innate immunity?
What is the primary goal of inflammation in the innate immune response?
What is the primary goal of inflammation in the innate immune response?
What is the function of thymosin in the immune system?
What is the function of thymosin in the immune system?
Which statement best describes an antigen?
Which statement best describes an antigen?
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What characterizes the non-specific nature of innate immunity?
What characterizes the non-specific nature of innate immunity?
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How do T lymphocytes contribute to cell-mediated immunity?
How do T lymphocytes contribute to cell-mediated immunity?
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What happens to thymosin levels as an individual ages?
What happens to thymosin levels as an individual ages?
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Which of the following correctly describes the role of phagocytes in inflammation?
Which of the following correctly describes the role of phagocytes in inflammation?
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What is the primary function of the complement system in innate immunity?
What is the primary function of the complement system in innate immunity?
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What is the primary role of interferon in innate immunity?
What is the primary role of interferon in innate immunity?
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How do natural killer cells function in the immune response?
How do natural killer cells function in the immune response?
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Which of the following is true about the complement system?
Which of the following is true about the complement system?
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What makes the innate immune response non-specific?
What makes the innate immune response non-specific?
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What elements are involved in the action of natural killer cells?
What elements are involved in the action of natural killer cells?
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Which statement about the complement system is correct?
Which statement about the complement system is correct?
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What is a characteristic feature of innate immunity?
What is a characteristic feature of innate immunity?
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Which of the following are NOT involved in innate immunity?
Which of the following are NOT involved in innate immunity?
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Which cytokine is responsible for inducing fever in response to infection?
Which cytokine is responsible for inducing fever in response to infection?
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What is the primary role of lactoferrin in innate immunity?
What is the primary role of lactoferrin in innate immunity?
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Which cytokine is involved in the activation of T lymphocytes?
Which cytokine is involved in the activation of T lymphocytes?
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How do glucocorticoids affect the inflammatory process?
How do glucocorticoids affect the inflammatory process?
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Acute inflammation differs from chronic inflammation in that acute inflammation is:
Acute inflammation differs from chronic inflammation in that acute inflammation is:
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Which substance released by macrophages decreases iron plasma concentration?
Which substance released by macrophages decreases iron plasma concentration?
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What role do acute phase proteins play in the immune response?
What role do acute phase proteins play in the immune response?
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What is the main effect of nitric oxide released from macrophages?
What is the main effect of nitric oxide released from macrophages?
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Study Notes
Immunology Lecture 3 - Outcomes
- Covers basic anatomy of the immune system (L1)
- Examining organs involved in immune function
- Detailing cells of the immune system and their functions
- Explaining basic white blood cell functions
- Describing T and B cell-specific functions
- Outlining functions of antigen-presenting cells
- Immune responses (L2-L6)
- Discussing innate immunity and non-specific immunity
- Detailing adaptive immunity, cell-mediated immunity, and antibody-mediated immunity
- External defenses (L8): Detailed discussion of external defenses mechanisms
- Immune-related pathologies (L7-L8)
- Covering cancer, allergies, hypersensitivities, autoimmune disorders, transplant rejections, and HIV
Innate Immunity
- Defenses include:
- Inflammation
- Interferon
- Natural killer cells
- Complement system
Innate Immunity: Inflammation
- Non-specific response to tissue injury
- Goal is to bring phagocytes and plasma proteins to the invaded or injured area
- Isolates, destroys, or inactivates invaders
- Removes debris
- Prepares for subsequent healing and repair
Innate Immunity: Inflammation - Processes
- Shows diagram identifying key components and their functions in inflammation response (e.g., macrophages, neutrophils, cytokines)
- Explains diapedesis, details roles of each structural component
Innate Immunity: Inflammation - Mechanisms
- Includes diagrammatic explanation of rolling, activation, and stable adhesion of leukocytes
- Details chemokine receptors and their activation
- Explaining effects of cytokines, such as TNF-IL-1, on macrophage stimulation
- Discussing fibrin and fibronectin as extracellular matrix components
Innate Immunity: Cytokines
- Lists various chemical mediators (e.g., nitric oxide, lactoferrin, TNF, kallikrein, endogenous pyrogen, leukocyte endogenous mediator, inflammatory proteins e.g., C-reactive protein)
- Describes their functions and cells of origin (e.g., macrophages, neutrophils, mast cells)
- Explains how these chemicals affect microorganisms (e.g., toxicity)
- Provides examples of how they regulate inflammation or induce other responses
Innate Immunity: Disease, Repair & Drugs
- Discusses tissue repair and differences between acute and chronic inflammation
- Listing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and glucocorticoids to suppress inflammation
- Discussing how NSAIDs (like aspirin, ibuprofen) suppress inflammation by decreasing histamine release and fever
- Detailing how glucocorticoids reduce body's ability to fight infections
Innate Immunity: Interferon
- Interferon released from virus-infected cells to provide non-specific resistance to viral infections
- Explains interferon's analogy as a "whistle-blower"
Innate Immunity: Natural Killer Cells
- Non-specifically destroys virus-infected cells and cancer cells
- Releases chemicals (e.g., perforins and granzymes) to lyse cells
Innate Immunity: Complement System
- Explains the complement system as a highly specialized protein punch
- Provides a diagram illustrating the defense system with components like soldiers, tactics, and weapons
- Explains the complement system’s role in the innate immune response, discussing both alternate and classical complement pathways
Adaptive Immunity
- Covers antibody-mediated immunity (humoral)
- Plasma cells produce antibodies
- Discusses cell-mediated immunity (involves activated T lymphocytes that directly attack unwanted cells)
Adaptive Immunity: Lymphoid Tissues
- Explains the role of the thymus in T lymphocyte maturation
- Detailed description of thymosin hormone, its effects in T-cell functions and maturation
- Discusses the decrease in thymosin levels after 30-40 years
- Describes the origin of blood cells from bone marrow
- Covers maturation of B lymphocytes
Adaptive Immunity: Antigen
- Defines an antigen as a molecule that triggers a specific immune response
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This quiz explores the key outcomes from Immunology Lecture 3, focusing on the anatomy of the immune system, immune responses, and external defenses. It also delves into various immune-related pathologies including cancer and autoimmune disorders. Prepare to test your understanding of both innate and adaptive immunity concepts.
