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Name 3 different types of Acquired Immune Cells
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T cells, B cells, Dendritic Cells (antigen-presenting cells), Natural Killer Cells
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Major Barriers in the Innate Immune System
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Skin and Mucous Membranes
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This type of specific response is cell and anti-body mediated
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Acquired Immunity
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Self-marker protein
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Class I Major Histocompatibility Complex
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Small peptide sequence that is recognized by the immune system
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Epitope
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Organs of the Immune System
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1. Spleen
2. Tonsils and Adenoids 3. Bone Marrow 4. Lymph nodes 5. Lymphatic vessels 6. Thymus |
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Where do T-cells mature?
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Thymus
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In what organ do immune cells gather to confront antigens?
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Spleen
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What is the source of all blood cells?
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Bone Marrow
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Sites where reactions occur and immune cells come into contact with foreign bodies
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Lymph nodes
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act as a reservoir from plasma and other substances including cells that leaked from the vascular system and transport lymph fluid back from the tissues to the circulatory system.
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lymph vessels
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o Develop into macrophage
o Swallow foreign invaders |
Monocyte
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o Engulfing bacteria
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Neutrophil
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o Attack parasites
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eosinophil
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o Involved in immune response
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basophil
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What are the different types of innate immune cells?
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basophil, neutrophil, eosinophil monocyte (macrophage)
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This cytokine regulates interactions of immune cells with other body cells
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Interleukins
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TNF is this type antimicrobial agent
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Interleukin
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This cytokine protects against viral infections
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Interferon
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This type of interleukin stimulates an inflammatory response
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Tumor Necrosis Factor
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