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What is one of the primary roles of myeloid cells, particularly granulocytes?
What is one of the primary roles of myeloid cells, particularly granulocytes?
Adaptive immunity responds to infections faster than innate immunity.
Adaptive immunity responds to infections faster than innate immunity.
False
Who was the Greek historian that first documented immune memory?
Who was the Greek historian that first documented immune memory?
Thucydides
Immunity is the ability of an organism to control and clear __________.
Immunity is the ability of an organism to control and clear __________.
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Match the following myeloid cell types with their characteristics:
Match the following myeloid cell types with their characteristics:
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Which of the following is NOT a function of myeloid cells?
Which of the following is NOT a function of myeloid cells?
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Myeloid cells primarily exist in circulation during the absence of infection.
Myeloid cells primarily exist in circulation during the absence of infection.
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What are the two main classes of immunity?
What are the two main classes of immunity?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Immunology
- Immune system purpose: Protects the body against infections and diseases by identifying and responding to pathogens.
- Earliest evidence of immunity: Thucydides documented in 430 BC that survivors of the plague could not be re-infected, suggesting memory in immune response.
Immune System Design
- Three basic steps of the immune response:
- Recognize infection in peripheral tissues.
- Address infection through antimicrobial actions or by alerting other immune cells.
- Learn from the encounter to improve future responses.
Immunity Overview
- Immunity defined as the organism's ability to manage infections and respond more effectively upon re-exposure to the same pathogen.
- Immune system divided into two classes:
- Innate immunity: Rapid response (hours to days).
- Adaptive immunity: Slower but more robust response (days to years).
Myeloid Cells: Granulocytes
- Essential for responding to allergens, infections, and triggering allergic reactions and asthma.
- Frontline defenders against infections, utilizing an array of antimicrobial functions.
- Actively participate in combating infections and parasites.
Myeloid Cells: Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs)
- Typically circulate in the absence of infection but become activated during infections.
- Transition into macrophages upon migrating into tissues.
- Highly phagocytic and contain potent lysosomes for microbial combat.
- Each tissue has its distinct macrophage type, emphasizing cellular plasticity.
- Best at presenting antigens, crucial in linking innate and adaptive immune responses.
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This quiz focuses on the essential topics of cell types and terminology associated with the immune system. You will explore the purpose of the immune system and historical insights into immunity. Engage in discussions with peers to enrich your understanding of immunity concepts.
