Innate Immunity Overview
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What role does body temperature play in innate immunity?

  • It alters the pH of cellular environments.
  • It can inhibit the growth of certain pathogens. (correct)
  • It enhances the activity of T-cells.
  • It directly stimulates the production of antibodies.

    • How does gastric acidity function as a barrier to infection?

  • It induces fever to fight pathogens.
  • It enhances nutrient absorption in the intestines.
  • It kills most ingested microorganisms due to low pH. (correct)
  • It activates antimicrobial proteins in the gut.

    • What is the primary function of collectins in the immune response?

  • To phagocytose and digest microorganisms
  • To enhance the signaling of immune cells
  • To disrupt the cell wall of pathogens (correct)
  • To produce secretory proteins

    • What are pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs)?

    <p>Molecules that trigger innate immune responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do antimicrobial proteins and peptides play in innate immunity?

    <p>They provide ongoing protection against pathogens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of receptors are essential for detecting pathogens in the innate immune system?

    <p>Pattern recognition receptors (PRRs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are newborns more susceptible to certain infections compared to adults?

    <p>Their stomach contents are less acidic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To induce vascular leakage and promote inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do epithelial barriers contribute to innate immunity?

    <p>By physically isolating the body's interior from pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of NOD1 and NOD2 in the immune system?

    <p>They contribute to the elimination of cytosolic bacteria via autophagy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What components are included in the external anatomical barriers of innate immunity?

    <p>Skin and mucous membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the NOD-like receptors (NLRs)?

    <p>They are activated by intracellular PAMPs and substances signifying danger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of keratin in the epidermis?

    <p>To waterproof and protect skin cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs)?

    <p>They signal tissue damage to immune cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequence can result from certain NLRs triggering inflammation?

    <p>Extensive tissue damage and the development of disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the specialized cells involved in the process of phagocytosis?

    <p>Blood monocytes and tissue macrophages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when there are breaks in the physical barriers of the body?

    <p>Pathogenic microbes can exploit these breaks if not properly defended.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key feature distinguishes the epidermis from the dermis?

    <p>The thickness and cellular composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following illustrates a cardinal sign of inflammation?

    <p>Swelling (tumor).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily secreted by the body’s epithelial surfaces to combat pathogens?

    <p>Antimicrobial peptides and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate number of NLR genes present in the human genome?

    <p>23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do molecular components of microbes, such as LPS, elicit an immune response?

    <p>Through interaction with cell surface receptors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Celsus, what are the 'four cardinal signs' of inflammation?

    <p>Redness, swelling, heat, and pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complex series of events is triggered by tissue damage caused by a wound or pathogen?

    <p>The inflammatory response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological change results in tissue redness and increased temperature during the inflammatory response?

    <p>Vasodilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of increased capillary permeability during inflammation?

    <p>To allow fluid and cells to enter the tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process describes the movement of phagocytes through the tissue toward the site of invasion?

    <p>Chemotaxis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do acute-phase proteins play in the inflammatory response?

    <p>Increase dramatically in response to tissue damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are primarily responsible for the adherence and subsequent emigration during the inflammatory cascade?

    <p>Phagocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are chemical mediators involved in the inflammatory response?

    <p>They consist of a complex interplay of various sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes margination in the context of the inflammatory response?

    <p>The sticking of phagocytes to the endothelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acute-phase protein is notably produced by the liver in response to tissue damage?

    <p>C-reactive protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does C-reactive protein play in the immune response?

    <p>It activates the complement system to enhance pathogen clearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of histamine in response to tissue injury?

    <p>Causes vasodilation and increases capillary permeability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do kinins contribute to the inflammatory response?

    <p>They stimulate pain receptors and promote vasodilation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the function of fibrin in the inflammatory response?

    <p>It walls off the injured area to prevent the spread of infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of phagocytosis compared to other forms of endocytosis?

    <p>It forms large vesicles called phagosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the tissue repair process after the inflammatory response?

    <p>The clearance of debris by phagocytic cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of endocytosis is primarily responsible for fluid uptake?

    <p>Pinocytosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protective function of pain during the inflammatory response?

    <p>It prompts individuals to avoid the injured area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Innate Immunity Overview

    • The body's first line of defense against pathogens.
    • Consists of barriers that prevent pathogen entry and mechanisms that combat pathogens that breach these barriers.

    Anatomical Barriers

    • The most obvious component of innate immunity.
    • Comprised of epithelial layers of skin and tissues.
    • Includes mucous epithelial layers lining the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urogenital tracts
    • Epithelial barriers prevent pathogen entry into the body's interior.
    • These barriers function as a "living plastic wrap" that protects the body from infection.

    Epithelial Barriers

    • Skin: Constitutes the outermost physical barrier, with two layers: epidermis and dermis.
    • Epidermis: Contains tightly packed epithelial cells; its outer layer consists of dead cells filled with keratin.
    • Keratin is a waterproofing protein that helps maintain skin integrity.

    Physiological Barriers

    • Include temperature, pH, and various soluble and cell-associated molecules.
    • Normal body temperature inhibits the growth of certain pathogens.
    • Gastric acidity is a barrier to infection as many ingested microorganisms cannot survive the low pH of the stomach.
    • Newborns are susceptible to diseases that adults are not due to less acidic stomach contents.

    Antimicrobial Proteins and Peptides

    • Epithelial cells secrete a broad spectrum of antimicrobial proteins and peptides to combat pathogens.
    • These molecules contribute to the defense of barrier layers against pathogens.
    • The continuous production of antimicrobial agents helps control microbial populations on these surfaces.

    Cellular Innate Response Receptors and Signaling

    • Pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) play crucial roles in detecting pathogens and activating innate immune responses.
    • PRRs bind to pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) that trigger cellular responses.
    • Some PRRs reside on the plasma membrane, recognizing extracellular pathogens, while others are found inside cells, detecting endocytosed pathogens or cytoplasmic bacteria and viral nucleic acids.
    • PRRs ensure the recognition of PAMPs from virtually any pathogen, both extracellular and intracellular.

    Nod-Like Receptors (NLRs)

    • A large family of cytosolic proteins crucial in innate immunity.
    • Activated by intracellular PAMPs and DAMPs (damage-associated molecular patterns).
    • Contribute to activating beneficial innate immune and inflammatory responses.

    NLR Function

    • NLRs trigger autophagy, a process where the endoplasmic reticulum engulfs bacteria to form autophagosomes.
    • Autophagosomes fuse with lysosomes, leading to the destruction of bacteria.

    Inflammation: A Complex Sequence of Events

    • Tissue damage from wounds or pathogens initiates the inflammatory response.
    • LPS (lipopolysaccharide), a microbial component, can trigger inflammation through interaction with cell surface receptors.
    • The goal of inflammation is to orchestrate a specific immune response or eliminate the invader using innate immune system components.

    Cardinal Signs of Inflammation

    • Rubor (Redness): Engorged capillaries due to vasodilation.
    • Tumor (Swelling): Fluid accumulation (exudate) in the tissue causes edema.
    • Calor (Heat): Increased tissue temperature due to engorged capillaries.
    • Dolor (Pain): Stimulation of pain receptors in the skin.
    • Functio Laesa (Loss of Function): Impairment of tissue function.

    Major Events of Inflammation

    • Vasodilation: Increase in blood vessel diameter to enhance blood flow to the site of inflammation.
    • Increased Capillary Permeability: Allows fluid and cells to leak from blood vessels into the tissue.
    • Influx of Phagocytes: Movement of phagocytic cells from the blood into the tissue to ingest pathogens.

    Mediators of Inflammation

    • A complex interplay of chemical mediators initiates the inflammatory response.
    • These mediators include molecules from invading microorganisms, damaged cells, plasma enzyme systems, and white blood cells.

    Acute-Phase Proteins

    • Serum proteins that increase dramatically in tissue-damaging infections.
    • C-reactive protein (CRP) is a major acute-phase protein produced by the liver.
    • CRP binds to bacterial and fungal cell wall components, activating the complement system.

    Histamine: Key Inflammatory Mediator

    • Released by various cells in response to tissue injury.
    • Causes vasodilation and increased permeability by binding to receptors on capillaries and venules.

    Kinins: Important Inflammatory Mediators

    • Small peptides normally present in inactive form in blood plasma.
    • Activated by tissue injury, causing vasodilation, increased permeability, and pain stimulation (bradykinin).

    Blood-Clotting System

    • Enzymes from the blood-clotting system enter injured tissue, activating an enzyme cascade that forms fibrin strands.
    • Fibrin strands wall off the injured area, preventing infection spread.

    Tissue Repair and Regeneration

    • Following inflammation resolution, tissue repair and regeneration begin.

    Phagocytosis

    • A type of endocytosis, where cells engulf particulate matter, including pathogens, to form phagosomes.
    • Primarily performed by specialized cells like monocytes, neutrophils, and macrophages.
    • Other forms of endocytosis include receptor-mediated endocytosis and pinocytosis.

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    This quiz covers the fundamental aspects of innate immunity, focusing on the body's first line of defense against pathogens. It details anatomical and physiological barriers that play a critical role in preventing pathogen entry and combating infections. Understanding these components is essential for grasping the basics of immune system functionality.

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