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Immune System - AP Biology Flashcards

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9523742137Inflammatory ResponseVasodilation, phagocytosis, and increase in body temperature0
9523742138Histamineschemical signals that trigger vasodilation, increasing blood supply to area and cause inflammation.1
9523742139PhagocytesWhite blood cells that engulf invading pathogens e.g., neutrophils, macrophages2
9523742140Chemokineschemical signals secreted by blood vessel cells that attract more white blood cells (phagocytes) to the area3
9523742141Specific immunityB and T cells; humoral and cell-mediated response4
9523742142LymphocyteWhite blood cell5
9523742143B CellsHumoral response by producing antibodies; activated by T cells or free antigens6
9523742144T CellsCell-mediated response, stimulating by APCs (antigen presenting cells)7
9523742145Helper T CellSet off an alarm to the immune system that pathogens have broken through the body's line of defense; binds to class II MHC8
9523742146Cytotoxic T CellKills body cells that have been infected with pathogens; stimulated by antigens and helper T-cells9
9523742147MacrophagesAPC that engulfs large numbers of pathogens; presents antigen to activate T cells10
9523742152Memory CellsResponsible for lifelong immunity by storing copy B and T cells to more quickly fight secondary infection11
9523742153AntibodyY-shaped protein with variable antigen bind region; slows pathogens to facilitate destruction12
9523742154AntigenIdentifying marker on the outside of a pathogen13
9523742155Passive ImmunityTemporary immunity where antibodies are transferred from another animal ex: mother transfers some of her antibodies to her nursing child14
9523742157Autoimmune diseaseA mistake in the immune system where the body does not properly distinguish self from nonself15
9523742158AllergyHypersensitive immune response to certain substances that causes that release of histamine16
9523742159Dendritic CellsDuring primary immune responses, the principle antigen-presenting cells in the lymph nodes17
9523742160Innate ImmunityGeneral, non-specific protection to the body, including the skin (barrier), gastric acid, phagocytes, and lysozyme.18
9523742162Natural Killer CellsA type of white blood cell that can kill tumor cells and virus-infected cells; an important component of innate immunity.19
9523742163Mast CellsCells that release chemicals (such as histamine) that promote inflammation.20
9523742164Humoral ResponseThe branch of acquired immunity that involves the activation of B cells and that leads to the production of antibodies, which defend against bacteria and viruses in body fluids.21
9523742165Cell-mediated ResponseThe branch of acquired immunity that involves the activation of cytotoxic T cells, which defend against infected cells.22
9523742166NeutrophilsThe most abundant type of white blood cell. Phagocytic and tend to self-destruct as they destroy foreign invaders, limiting their lifespan to a few days. (aka: Pus)23

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