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What is the primary role of antigen presenting cells (APCs)?
Which cell marker is specifically associated with Natural Killer (NK) cells?
How do Natural Killer (NK) cells carry out their effector mechanisms?
What distinguishes NK cells from T and B cells in terms of maturation?
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What is the importance of the balance between activating and inhibitory receptors on NK cells?
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What type of cells are recognized and killed by NK cells during immune surveillance?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the process of phagocytosis by macrophages?
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What is the role of cytokines, particularly IL-2, in the function of NK cells?
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Which type of phagocytic cells is primarily responsible for preserving useful information from ingested particles for adaptive immunity?
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What are pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) recognized by phagocytic cells?
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Which surface markers are expressed by Natural Killer (NK) cells?
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Which of the following roles is NOT associated with eosinophils?
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Which of the following correctly states the outcome of a phagocytic event in neutrophils?
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What are the main components found in the granules of mast cells?
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What function do macrophages serve apart from phagocytosis?
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Which characteristic is NOT a feature of specific immune response?
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Which cytokine is produced by macrophages that is important for the immune response?
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What is the primary function of secondary lymphoid tissues?
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Which type of immunity do dendritic cells and macrophages primarily bridge?
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In which tissue do B lymphocytes mature into antigen-recognizing cells?
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What is a primary role of Natural Killer (NK) cells in the immune system?
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What type of immunity is conferred by passing antibodies from a mother to her fetus?
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Which of the following is primarily involved in the non-specific immune response?
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Which of the following best describes a common characteristic of T cells?
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What is one of the roles of IFN γ in the immune system?
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How does Th2 influence the immune response?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding T regulatory cells?
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What mechanism do CD8+ cytotoxic T cells use to kill target cells?
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Which statement accurately describes the interaction between Th1 and Th2 cells?
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What is the primary effect of IL-10 on T cell subsets?
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What characteristic is unique to Gamma-delta T cells?
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What is the overall goal of the immune system?
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What are the primary outcomes of B cell stimulation in secondary lymphoid tissue?
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Which cell types are produced from the maturation of T cells in the thymus?
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Which of the following correctly describes the T cell receptor (TCR)?
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Which marker identifies regulatory T cells among T lymphocyte populations?
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What role do CD4 T lymphocytes play in the immune response?
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Which cytokine is primarily responsible for promoting T cell proliferation?
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Which characteristic is associated with cytotoxic T cells (CD8)?
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What distinguishes the function of Th1 and Th2 helper T cells?
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Study Notes
Phagocytosis
- Phagocytic cells can be circulating in the blood (neutrophils and monocytes) or residing in tissues (macrophages and dendritic cells)
- Phagocytic cells use pattern recognition receptors to recognize microbes which are not present on mammalian cells
- Phagocytic cells recognize features of microbial pathogens called pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs)
- Neutrophils destroy phagocytosed particles completely
- Dendritic cells and macrophages preserve information from ingested particles and present it to adaptive immunity
Natural Killer Cells
- NK cells are granular lymphocytes that can perform extracellular killing
- NK cells express two surface markers: CD16 and CD56
- NK cells kill virus-infected cells, tumor cells, and graft cells
- NK cells perform immune surveillance and help resist bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections
- Activation of NK cells is based on a balance between activating and inhibitory receptors
Macrophages
- Macrophages are released from bone marrow as immature monocytes and mature in various tissues
- Macrophage functions include phagocytosing microbes, antigen presentation, and producing monokines like IL-1.
- Macrophages are key cells in delayed hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmune diseases, and tumor immunity.
- Macrophages help regulate immune response by releasing cytokines
Intracellular Destruction
- Engulfed material is digested by lysosomal enzymes, toxic oxygen metabolites, and nitric oxide
Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs)
- APCs are cells that pick up antigen and interact with T and B lymphocytes
- APCs include macrophages, B-lymphocytes, and dendritic cells
- Macrophages process and present antigens to T and B cells
Natural Killer Cells (NK Cells)
- NK cells are derived from bone marrow
- NK cells do not undergo thymic maturation
- NK cells express CD56, a specific NK marker
- NK cells have a receptor for the Fc portion of IgG called CD16
- Cytokines, especially IL-2, promote the differentiation of NK cells into lymphokine-activated killer (LAK) cells
- NK cells release cytokines like IFN γ and IL-2
Eosinophils
- Play an important role in type I hypersensitivity reaction (in controlling anaphylaxis)
- Have Fc & complement receptors (C3b)
- Important in resistance to parasites
Mast Cells
- Mast cells reside in tissues, especially under the skin and in the mucosa of respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts.
- Mast cells contain histamine, heparin, serotonin, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins
- Mast cells initiate anaphylaxis on stimulation by antigen and IgE or when activated by C3a, C5a
Specific Immune Response
- Specific immune response has four essential characteristics: provides additional protection, specificity, distinguishes self from non-self, and memory
Acquired Immunity
- Naturally acquired: passive antibodies from mother to fetus (placenta-milk) and active recovery from infections
- Artificially acquired: active vaccines and passive immunoglobulins
Tissues and Cells of Specific Immune Response
- Central (primary) lymphoid tissues: Thymus (T cell maturation) and Bone marrow (B cell maturation)
- Peripheral (secondary) lymphoid tissues: Spleen, lymph nodes, mucosa- associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)
Cells Involved in Immune Response
- B cells (specific immune response)
- T cells (specific immune response)
- Natural killer cells (non-specific immune response)
- Phagocytic cells (non-specific immune response): monocytes (macrophages) and neutrophils
- Other cells: eosinophils and mast cells
B Lymphocytes
- Constitute 15–20% of circulating lymphocytes
- Short lifespan (days or weeks)
- Mature in the bone marrow from stem cells
- B cell development originates from stem cells in the bone marrow
- B cells proliferate and differentiate into plasma cells (secrete antibodies) and memory cells (rapid plasma cell proliferation on secondary immune response)
B Cell Stimulation
- B cells are stimulated by antigens, which bind to antigen receptors on the B cell surface
- Stimulation activates B cell proliferation and differentiation
T Lymphocytes
- Constitute 65-80% of circulating lymphocytes
- Mature in the thymus from stem cells
- T cells acquire CD2, CD4, and CD8 in the thymus cortex
- T cells acquire CD3 in the thymus medulla
- T cells differentiate into two main populations: CD2, CD3, CD4 (helper or delayed sensitivity T-lymphocyte (CD4) and CD2, CD3, CD8 (cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CD8)
T Lymphocyte Subpopulations
- CD2, CD3, CD4: Helper
- CD2, CD3, CD8: Cytotoxic
- CD2, CD3, CD4, CD 25: Regulatory
T Cell Receptor
- T cells have an antigen receptor called the T cell receptor (TCR)
- TCR consists of two non-identical polypeptide chains (alpha and beta) linked by disulfide bonds
Other T Cell Markers
- Receptors for the Fc portion of Ig
- CD antigens (cluster of differentiation)
- CD2: sheep red blood cell receptor (SRBC-R)
- CD3: associated with TCR; important for signal transduction during antigen presentation
- CD4, CD8: receptors that bind MHC molecules during antigen presentation
CD4+ T Lymphocytes
- 65% of T lymphocytes
- Called T helper (Th) cells
- Help B cells and macrophages in the induction of humoral immune response
- Help Tc cells
- Two types: Th1 and Th2
Th1 Cells
- Secrete cytokines including IL-2, IFN γ, and TNF β
- IL-2 promotes T cell proliferation and activation of B cells and NK cells
- IFN γ has diverse functions: promotes Tc cell development, induces MHC expression, antiviral effect, activates macrophages and NK cells, increases Fc receptor expression, and regulates cell-mediated immunity
Th2 Cells
- Direct immune response toward the production of IgE
- Secrete cytokines including IL4, IL5, and IL10
- IL4 enhances class switching to IgE
- IL10 downregulates Th1 function
- IL5 mediates eosinophil and mast cell proliferation
Treg Cells
- Inhibit T cell proliferation and cytokine production
- Originally called suppressor T cells
- Secrete immunosuppressive cytokines like transforming growth factor-β (TGFβ) and IL-10
- Suppress Ig production by B cells
- Prevent atopy by suppressing IgE secretion
- Prevent autoimmunity by inhibiting self-reacting lymphocyte clones
CD8+ T cells
- CD8+ cytotoxic T cells (Tc cells)
- Constitute 35% of peripheral T lymphocytes
- Induced by, and are active against, tumors, viruses, and allogenic grafts
- Cause lysis of antigen-bearing target cells
- Mechanisms of killing by CD8+ CTLs: degranulation (granzymes and perforins) and Fas ligand-Fas pathway
Gamma-delta T Cells
- These cells are a subset of T cells that express a TCR with gamma and delta chains instead of alpha and beta chains
- They are thought to be involved in innate immunity and play a role in recognizing stress molecules and mediating inflammatory responses.
Summary
- The immune system is a complex system that protects the body from invading pathogens and foreign agents.
- The immune system involves both innate and adaptive mechanisms, which work together and can be stimulated to release various mediators that defend against foreign invaders.
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