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What is a characteristic of innate immunity?
What is a characteristic of innate immunity?
Adaptive immunity is faster than innate immunity.
Adaptive immunity is faster than innate immunity.
False
What role do dendritic cells play in the immune response?
What role do dendritic cells play in the immune response?
They link innate and adaptive immunity.
The liver produces acute phase proteins to monitor __________.
The liver produces acute phase proteins to monitor __________.
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Match the following immune responses with their characteristics:
Match the following immune responses with their characteristics:
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What is the primary action of innate immunity?
What is the primary action of innate immunity?
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Adaptive immunity develops faster than innate immunity.
Adaptive immunity develops faster than innate immunity.
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What is one major contribution of pro-inflammatory cytokines?
What is one major contribution of pro-inflammatory cytokines?
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Chronic inflammation involves the recruitment of __________ into affected tissues.
Chronic inflammation involves the recruitment of __________ into affected tissues.
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Which of the following statements about adaptive immunity is true?
Which of the following statements about adaptive immunity is true?
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Neutrophils are involved only in the innate immune response.
Neutrophils are involved only in the innate immune response.
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What is the function of dendritic cells in immune response?
What is the function of dendritic cells in immune response?
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The 'immunological big bang' refers to the development of __________ with receptor diversity.
The 'immunological big bang' refers to the development of __________ with receptor diversity.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Which cell type is primarily involved in acute inflammation?
Which cell type is primarily involved in acute inflammation?
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The adaptive immune response is faster and less specific than the innate immune response.
The adaptive immune response is faster and less specific than the innate immune response.
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What is the function of macrophages in chronic inflammation?
What is the function of macrophages in chronic inflammation?
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The response to tissue damage or infection is mediated by __________ and __________ inflammation.
The response to tissue damage or infection is mediated by __________ and __________ inflammation.
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Match the stage of inflammation with its primary characteristic:
Match the stage of inflammation with its primary characteristic:
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What initiates the formation of granulomas?
What initiates the formation of granulomas?
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Dendritic cells play a key role as a link between innate and adaptive immunity.
Dendritic cells play a key role as a link between innate and adaptive immunity.
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What happens when the immune response is no longer required?
What happens when the immune response is no longer required?
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The __________ phase proteins synthesized by the liver can be monitored in the blood to indicate inflammation.
The __________ phase proteins synthesized by the liver can be monitored in the blood to indicate inflammation.
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What is a primary characteristic of the memory immune response?
What is a primary characteristic of the memory immune response?
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Study Notes
Innate Immunity
- The innate immune response is evolutionarily older and is present in simple organisms.
- It is a fast-acting, non-specific defence mechanism that is essential for the initial response to injury or infection.
- The innate immune system is crucial at barrier sites, such as the skin and mucosal surfaces.
- The innate immune response involves a cascade of cellular and molecular events that leads to acute inflammation.
- Acute inflammation is characterized by the recruitment of neutrophils to the site of infection or injury, driven by vasoactive events.
- Chronic inflammation follows acute inflammation and is marked by the recruitment of macrophages to the affected tissues.
- Neutrophils and macrophages are both phagocytic cells, each employing different mechanisms to engulf and destroy pathogens and cellular debris.
- The systemic signs of inflammation, such as fever, are driven by pro-inflammatory cytokines that communicate with the central nervous system.
- The liver produces acute phase proteins, measurable in the blood, to monitor the inflammatory response.
Adaptive Immunity
- The adaptive immune response is a more sophisticated system of immunity that is found in vertebrates.
- It is slower to develop but provides a highly specific and potent response to pathogens.
- Adaptive immunity requires robust regulatory mechanisms to prevent excessive or inappropriate immune responses.
- The adaptive immune system retains memory of previous encounters with pathogens, allowing for a faster and more efficient response upon re-exposure.
- The memory response, or secondary response, is more potent than the initial, or primary, response.
- Dendritic cells play a vital role in bridging the innate and adaptive branches of the immune system.
- Inflammation is often followed by tissue repair; however, persistent inflammation can trigger the formation of granulomas.
Additional Points
- Early life forms possess a simpler innate immune system.
- The "immunological big bang", referring to the emergence of adaptive immunity with its diverse receptors, occurred in an early jawed fish ancestor.
Innate Immunity
- Evolutionarily older defense system that acts rapidly and non-specifically
- Critical for initial protection at mucosal and skin surfaces
- Initiates acute inflammation in response to tissue damage or infections
- Involves vasoactive events to recruit neutrophils to affected tissues
- Chronic inflammation persists after acute inflammation and involves macrophage recruitment
- Neutrophils and macrophages, though both phagocytic, use different mechanisms
- Pro-inflammatory cytokines released during chronic inflammation cause systemic symptoms like fever
- Liver produces acute phase proteins detectable in blood to monitor inflammation levels
Adaptive Immunity
- Develops in organized lymphoid tissues
- Slower but more powerful and specific than innate immunity
- Requires a regulatory system to control the immune response
- Retains memory of previously encountered antigens
- Secondary response to a known antigen is more potent than the initial primary response
- Dendritic cells bridge innate immunity to adaptive immunity
- Tissue repair usually follows inflammation, but persistent inflammation can lead to granuloma formation
Evolution of Immune Systems
- Early life forms possess a simple innate immune system
- The development of adaptive immunity with diverse antigen receptors, referred to as the "immunological big bang," occurred in a jawed fish ancestor
Innate Immunity
- Innate immunity is a first line of defense. It's fast-acting and non-specific.
- Innate immunity is important at mucosal and cutaneous sites.
- The two main phagocytic cells of innate immunity are neutrophils and macrophages.
- The systemic signs of chronic inflammation are mediated by pro-inflammatory cytokines.
- The synthesis of acute phase proteins by the liver may be detected in the blood and used to monitor inflammation.
Adaptive Immunity
- The adaptive immune response is slower but more potent and specific.
- The adaptive immune response is made in organized lymphoid tissue.
- The adaptive immune system retains memory of previous antigenic exposure.
- The memory (secondary) immune response is more potent than the initial (primary) response.
Evolution of the Immune System
- The immunological ‘big bang’ occurred in an ancestor of the jawed fish and led to the evolution of the adaptive immune response.
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This quiz delves into the fundamental aspects of innate immunity, highlighting its fast-acting, non-specific nature and evolutionary importance. It covers cellular responses, inflammation processes, and the roles of key immune cells like neutrophils and macrophages. Test your understanding of how the innate immune system responds to injury and infection.
