what is the immune system reponsible for
body defenses
what are nonspecific responses (defenses)
phagocytosis and inflammation
what are some examples of specific responses (defenses)
production of specific antibodies against foreign substances
what are the 4 components of the immune systems
what are some examples of lymphoid structures
-lymoh nodes
- spleen
- tonsils
- intestinal lymphois tissue
- lymphatic circulation
what are some examples of immune cells
what are examples of tissues
what are examples of chemical mediators
histamine and interleukins
what are antigens and what are examples of cell suface antigens
expand on self antigens
expand on non-self antigens
expand on macrophages
Initiation of immune response
Develop from monocytes
Part of the mononuclear phagocytotic system
Engulf foreign material
Display antigens of foreign material
Secrete chemicals (monokines, interleukins)
Present throughout the body
expand on T lymphocytes
expand on B lymphocytes
what is humoral immunity
antibodies are produced to protect the body
what is cell-mediated immunity
lymphocytes are programmed to attack nonself cells to protect the body
where is igG found
Most common in blood
when is igM first to increase
First to increase in immune response
where is igA found
In secretions
* Tears
* Saliva and mucous membranes
* Colostrum
expand on igE
Allergic response
Causes release of histamine and other chemicals
Results in inflammation
expand on igD
Attached to B cells
Activates B cells
expand on antigens
expand on antibodies
expand on autoantibodies
antibodies against self antigen
- attacks bodies own tissues