Innate and Adaptive Immunity - Midterm Notes PDF
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This document is a set of midterm notes on innate and adaptive immunity. It covers the causes and pathophysiology of these immune responses, including the recognition of pathogens and the recruitment of immune cells.
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1 1 TISSUE RESPONSES TO INJURY AND INFECTION – Innate and Adap*ve Immunity 1. Innate Immunity Cause Cause: o Exposure to pathogens, injury, or cellular damage triggers the innate immune...
1 1 TISSUE RESPONSES TO INJURY AND INFECTION – Innate and Adap*ve Immunity 1. Innate Immunity Cause Cause: o Exposure to pathogens, injury, or cellular damage triggers the innate immune system. o Common triggers include microbial anerns (DAMPs) released by injured cells. Pathophysiology Recogniern recognierns (PAMPs) on microbes. o Inflammatory cells like mast cells, macrophages, and dendri
