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Give 4 major types of T cells |
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cytotoxic
memory
helper
suppressor |
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cytotoxic T cells are also called? (2) |
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1.cytotoxic T cells fcn (2)
2.responsible for what type of immunity? |
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1.attatck foreign cells & virus infected
2.cells responsible for:
cell mediated immunity |
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clone more of themselves in response to a "remembered antigen" |
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helper T cell also called? (1) |
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help regulate immune response by
activate: CD8 T cells & B cells |
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suppressor T cells are also called?
(abbrev) |
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How does antigen presentation work: T cell can only recognize antigens that are? |
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that are bound to glycoproteins in plasma membranes |
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what are MHC proteins?(1)
function(1) |
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membrane glycoproteins that bind to antigens
function: antigen presentation |
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major histocompatibility complex |
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How are MHC proteins determined? |
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genetically encoded in chromosome 6 differs amoung inviduals |
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Types of MHC proteins include (2) |
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Class I (CD8)
Class II (CD4) |
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Class I MHC proteins are found? |
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in membranes of all nucleated cells |
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Class II MHC proteins are found? (2) |
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in membranes of:
antigen presenting cells (APCs) and lymphocytes |
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fcn of Class I MHC proteins? |
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pick up small peptides in cell and carry them to the surface |
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T cells are activated by ___ and ignore _____ |
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abnormal peptides or viral peptides; normal peptides |
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where are antigenic fragments come from? |
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they are from antigenic processing of pathogens |
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antigenic fragments fcn (2) |
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1.bind to Class II MHC proteins & inserted into plasma membrane
2.to stimulate T cells |
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1.bind antigens & process antigen
2.display antigen fragments to activate T cells against foreign cells and proteins |
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Examples of Phagocytic APCs (3) |
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1.free & fixed macs
2.Kupffer cells
3.microglia |
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free & fixed macs located (1) |
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Kupffer cells located (1) |
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examples of non phagocytic APCs (2) |
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Langerhans & dendritic cells |
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Definition
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dendritic cells located (2) |
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Inactive T cell receptors recognize (2) |
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Class I or Class II MHC proteins specific antigen |
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Binding occurs in a T cell receptor occurs |
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when MHC protein matches antigen |
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Term
CD markers are alo called? |
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Definition
cluster of differntiation markers |
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CD markers are located (1) |
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name the CD compound found in all T cells? |
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what is the name for the molecular mechansim for antigen recongiton? |
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How many CD markers are there? |
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Two imporant CD markers are (2) |
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CD 4 (helper T cells)
& CD 8 (cytotoxic t cells) |
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CD 8 markers are found (2) |
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Definition
cytotoxic T & suppressor T cells |
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Definition
respond to antigens on Class I MHC proteins |
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CD 4 markers are found (1) |
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Definition
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respond to antigens on Class II MHC proteins |
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Both CD 4 & CD 8 markers (2) |
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bind to CD3 receptor complex prepare cell for activation |
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For a T cell to be activated it must be _____ |
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Definition
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T cell must bind to a stimulating cell at a second site = which confirms the first signal |
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how are CD8 T Cells activated? |
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Definition
by exposure to antigens on Class 1 MHC proteins |
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the CD8 T Cells that respond quickly produces? (2) |
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Definition
cytotoxic T cells &
memory T cells |
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the CD8 T Cells that responds slowly produces? |
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Definition
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overall fcn of cytotoxic t cells |
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Seek out and immediately destroy target cells (aka pathogens) |
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Name 3 ways cytotoxic t cells destroy target cells? |
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Release perforin
Secrete poisonous lymphotoxin
Activate genes in target cell for apoptosis (programmed cell death)
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when a cytotoxic T cell Releases perforin , what occurs? |
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Definition
plasma membrane of antigen is destroyed |
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when a cytotoxic T cell releases lymphotoxin , what occurs? |
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Definition
cell metabolism disrupted |
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when a cytotoxic T cell ,Activate genes in target cell, what occurs? |
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Definition
apoptosis (cell death) is triggered |
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Term
Memory T Cells are produced |
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within cytotoxic T cells
(that's when CD 8 can quickly produce ctotoxic , slow is suppressor,
*memory cells are ONLY produced form cytotoxic!) |
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Memory TC Cells usually ______,& form into_________ if the same antigen is encountered again |
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1.stay in circulation,
2.cytotoxic T cells |
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Suppressor T cells secrete (1)
fcn(1) |
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Definition
suppression factors
Inhibit the responses of T and B cells |
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Term
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Definition
after initial immune response |
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How do suppressor t cells limit immune rxn? |
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Limit immune reaction to a single stimulus |
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Term
the Activation of CD4 T cells leads to |
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Definition
Active helper T cells (TH cells) |
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Term
helper T cells (TH cells) fcn |
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Secrete cytokines that stimulate:
cell-mediated (t cellls) & antibody mediated immunity
(b cells differinate into plasma cells ) |
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Term
Memory helper (TH) usually |
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Definition
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4 fcns of helper t secreted cytokines |
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Definition
1.trigger: b cell division plasma maturation antibody production
2. stimulate T cell division: memory t helper cells
cytotoxic t cells mature
3. attract & stimulate macs
4.Enhance nonspecific defenses |
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Antigen bound to Class I MHC protein causes what cells to be activated? |
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Definition
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the activation of CD8 T Cells to causes what other cell types to be activated?(3) |
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Cytotoxic T Cells (fast)
Memory T Cells (fast)
Suppressor T Cells (slow)
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Attack and destroy infected and abnormal cells displaying antigen |
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Await reappearance of the antigen |
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Term
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Definition
Control or moderate immune response by
T cells and B cells |
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Antigen bound to Class II MHC protein causes what cells to be activated? |
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Definition
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the activation of CD4 T Cells to causes what other cell types to be activated?(2) |
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Definition
Helper T Cells
Memory (helper) TCells |
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Term
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Definition
Stimulate immune response by
T cells (cytotoxic active)
and
B cells (make antibodies from plasma cells) |
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Term
Responsible for antibody-mediated immunity |
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Definition
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Term
B Cells Attack antigens by (1) |
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Definition
producing specific antibodies |
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Term
what does it mean a B Cell is Sensitizatized? |
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Definition
antigens in interstitial fluids bind to B cell receptors
2•B cell prepares for activation |
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Term
During B Cell sensitization, antigens are: |
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Definition
Taken into the B cell
Processed
Reappear on surface,
bound to Class II MHC protein |
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Term
although a Sensitized B cell is prepared for activation it still needs ? |
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Definition
a helper T cell to be activated by same antigen |
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although a Sensitized B cell is prepared for activation it still needs a Helper T cell to? |
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Definition
1.binds to MHC class 1 complex &
2.Secretes cytokines that promote B cell activation and division |
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Term
an Activated B cell divides into (2) |
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Definition
Plasma cells (antibodies)
Memory B cells |
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Term
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Definition
Synthesize and secrete antibodies into interstitial fluid |
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Term
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Definition
Link memory T cells, remain in reserve to respond to next infection |
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Term
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Definition
2 parallel pairs of polypeptide chains
•1 pair of heavy chains
•1 pair of light chains |
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Term
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Definition
Constant segments •
Variable segments |
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Term
Five Heavy-Chain Constant Segments fcn |
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Definition
Determine 5 types of antibodies |
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Term
five types of antibodies ex |
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Definition
1. IgG 2. IgE 3. IgD 4. IgM 5. IgA
*G.A.M.E.D.
* remembered produced by HEAVY chains |
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Term
Variable segements of Light and Heavy Chains Determine? |
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Definition
specificity of antibody molecule b/c they contains antigen binding sites |
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Term
antigen binding sites are located where on the variable segments of antibodies? |
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Definition
Free tips of 2 variable segments |
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Term
the antigen binding sites of antibody molecule can bind to |
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Definition
the antigenic deteriminant sites of the antigen molecule |
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Term
Antigen–Antibody Complex def |
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Definition
An antibody bound to an antigen |
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Term
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Definition
2 antigenic determinant
sites that Binds to
both antigen-binding sites
of variable segments of antibody |
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Term
Exposure to a complete antigen leads to (1) |
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Definition
B cell sensitization
Immune response |
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Term
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Definition
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Must attach to a carrier molecule to ACT as a 'complete antigen; |
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Term
what are the dangers of haptens?
ex of this (1) |
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Definition
Antibodies produced will attack BOTH hapten and carrier molecule even if carrier is “normal”
aka: Antibody attacks normal cells •For example, penicillin allergy |
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Term
____ protein chains held together by a _____________ bond |
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Definition
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Term
a IgG Heavy Chain concists of |
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Definition
1 constant segment
1 variable segment |
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Term
a IgG Heavy Chain binds to |
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Definition
Binds 1light chain :
At one end: Binds antigen
At other end: Binds complement in the constant region |
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Term
Five Classes of Antibodies include |
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Definition
IgG, IgD, IgE, IgM, IgA
G.A.M.E.D. |
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Term
IgG, IgD, IgE, IgM, IgA as a whole are also called? |
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Definition
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Term
immunoglobulins (Igs) are found? |
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Definition
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Term
IgG, IgD, IgE, IgM, IgA
How are they told apart? |
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Definition
heavy-chain *constant segments are different
all antibodies are on the heavy chains |
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Term
IgG, IgD, IgE, IgM, IgA have any affect on antibody specificity? |
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Definition
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Term
_____ is the largest and most diverse class of antibodies |
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Definition
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80 % of all antibodies are |
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Definition
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IgG antibodies are responsible for resistance against what kind of toxins? (2) |
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Definition
viruses,
bacteria & their toxins
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Term
How does IgG provide passive immunity to fetus? |
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Definition
Can cross the placenta,
and maternal IgG is given to fetus during embryological development |
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Term
hemolytic disease of the newborn, how is this caused? |
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Definition
Anti-Rh IgG antibodies produced by Rh-negative mothers
which attack
the newborn b/c it has Rh + |
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Term
How does IgE work (do its fcn)? |
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Definition
attaches as an individual molecule to the exposed surfaces of:
basophils & mast cells |
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Term
What occurs when an antigen is bound by IgE molecules? |
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Definition
The cell is stimulated to release:
histamine and other chemicals that accelerate inflammation in the immediate area |
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Term
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Definition
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How does IgB work (do its fcn)? |
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Definition
is an individual molecule on the it it located on the surfaces of B cells, where it can bind antigens in the extracellular fluid |
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Term
As a result of IgB binding to B cell, what else can occur? |
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Definition
help with sensitization of the B cell to activate antibody production |
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Term
______is the first class of antibody secreted after an antigen is encountered |
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Definition
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Term
When IgM concentration _______ , IgG production ___________ |
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Definition
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Alhtough ,IgM concentration declines as IgG production accelerates, whose titer value is higher initially? |
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Definition
IgM (it is the first antibody secreted) |
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Term
The measure of antibody level in the plasma is called? |
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Definition
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Term
Which cell type secretes IgM molecules |
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Definition
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IgM are secreted as _______molecules but tend to ___________when in circulation |
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Definition
individual,
polymerizes to a 5-antibody starburst |
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Term
The anti-A and anti-B antibodies responsible for the agglutination of incompatible blood types are |
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Definition
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Term
IgM antibodies may also attack bacteria that are |
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Definition
insensitive to IgG (IgG doesnt kill them) |
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Term
__________________ is found primarily in glandular secretions such as mucus, tears, saliva, and semen |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Attack pathogens before they gain access to internal tissues |
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Term
IgA antibodies circulate in ______ as |
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Definition
blood; individual molecules or in pairs |
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Term
How do Epithelial cells make IgA antibodies soluable? |
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Definition
Epithelial cells absorb them from blood
and attach a secretory piece before secreting IgA molecules onto the epithelial surface |
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Term
The binding of an antibody to an antigen (Antigen–Antibody Complexes) can result in: (7) |
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Definition
1.neturalization of antigen binding sites (can’t bind to other cells)
2.formation of immune complex 3.Activation of complement
4.Attraction of phagocytes 5.Opsonization increasing phagocyte efficiency
6.Stimulation of inflammation 7.Prevention of bacterial and viral adhesion |
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Term
what is an immune complex? |
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Definition
insoluble 3-D interaction bwn :
antibodies and their antigenic targets |
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Term
Primary and Secondary Responses to Antigen Exposure Occur in (2) |
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Definition
both cell-mediated and antibody-mediated immunity |
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Term
the First exposure to antigen produces |
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Definition
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Term
For a lymphocyte to respond to an antigen: |
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Definition
the antigen must bind to specific receptors on the lymphocyte surface |
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the Next exposure to antigen produces _____ which is __________ which cell type are up& ready? |
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Definition
secondary response •
More extensive and prolonged •
Memory cells already primed |
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Term
Why does the primary response take time to develope? |
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Definition
After Antigens activate appropriate B cells B cells differentiate into Plasma cells
B cells Might differentiate immediately or go through several rounds of mitosis before producing plasma and memory cells |
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Term
During the primary response the Antibody titer (level) _________ and peaks |
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Definition
slowly rises,
1-2 weeks after initial exposure |
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Term
The Primary Response's Peak response can take _______ to finally occur? and declines |
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Definition
take 2 weeks to develop,
rapidly |
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Term
In the primary response ______ is produced faster than _____ which is ____ effective |
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Definition
IgM is produced faster than IgG,
less |
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Term
Antibody levels don’t peak until _________________ after an initial exposure |
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Definition
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Term
The Secondary Response Activates |
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Definition
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during The Secondary Response memory B cells can be activated in _______ antigen concentrations than original B cells |
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Definition
lower (aka the immune system is prepared)
aka in the 2nd respone it takes LESS of the antigen to iniate a response |
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Term
In the secondary response antibodies are |
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Definition
Secreted in massive quantities
(1st response: antibody levels slowly rise) |
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Term
what Effects does Memory B Cell Activation have on IgM & IgG |
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Definition
IgM: Production is quicker & is slightly extended
IgG: Rises very high and very quickly Can remain elevated for extended time |
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Term
Give Combined Responses to Bacterial Infection include:
what white blood cells are activated? complement system antigen presentation causes? |
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Definition
Neutrophils and NK cells begin killing bacteria
•Cytokines draw phagocytes to area •Antigen presentation activates:
•Helper T cells activate:
Cytotoxic T cells &B cells activate and
differentiate •Plasma cells increase antibody levels |
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The Course of the Body’s Response to a Bacterial Infection: who responds immediatly (0 weeks) to an antigen |
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Definition
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Term
The Course of the Body’s Response to a Bacterial Infection: who responds after 1 week? |
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Definition
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Term
The Course of the Body’s Response to a Bacterial Infection: who responds after 1 week (after macs) |
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Definition
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Term
The Course of the Body’s Response to a Bacterial Infection: who responds after 2 weeks? |
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Definition
Plasma cells produce antibodies |
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Term
The Course of the Body’s Response to a Bacterial Infection: who responds after 2 weeks we can a rise in (as a result of antibody production) |
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Definition
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Term
which cells are activated by contact with virus-infected cells? |
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Definition
cytotoxic T cells and NK cells |
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Term
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Definition
1.destruction of antigen-antibody complexes
2.suppress inflammation (opposite of basophil)
3. participate in allergic response |
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Term
what is immunological competence |
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Definition
Ability to demonstrate an immune response following exposure to an antigen |
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Term
a fetus is usually immunological competent at what age? |
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Definition
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Term
how does an infant Develope Immunological Competence? |
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Definition
1.Fetal thymus cells migrate to :
tissues that form T cells
2.Liver and bone marrow: produce B cells
3. 4 month fetus produces IgM antibodies |
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Term
Immune System Development Before Birth: |
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Definition
Maternal IgG antibodies
•Pass through placenta •
Provide passive immunity to fetus |
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Term
Immune System Development After Birth: |
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Definition
Mother’s milk provides IgA antibodies •While passive immunity is lost |
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Term
what antibody does an Infant produce through exposure to antigens? |
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Definition
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Term
what age does Antibody, B cell, and T cell levels slowly rise to adult levels? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Chemical messengers in the form of horomones & paracrine like glycoproteins involved in cellular immunity |
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Term
Examples of cytokines (4) |
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Definition
Interferons •
Interleukins •
Tumor necrosis factors (TNFs) •Thymosins |
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Term
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Definition
1.Increasing T cell sensitivity to antigens exposed on macrophage membranes 2.Stimulating B cell activity, plasma cell formation and antibody production 3.Enhance nonspecific defense 4.Moderating the immune response |
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Term
nonspecific defenses activated by interleukins include (2) |
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Definition
•Stimulation of inflammation (mast cells) Elevation of body temperature (pyrogens) |
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Term
the secretion of adrenocorticotroic hormone (ACTH) is a ______defense |
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Definition
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Term
adrenocorticotroic hormone (ACTH) is released by |
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Definition
anterior lobe of the pituitary gland |
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Term
how do interleukins Moderate the immune response |
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Definition
interleukins help suppress immune function and shorten the immune response (negative feedback) |
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Term
which interleukins are important in stimulating and maintaining the immune response |
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Definition
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Term
IL-1 and IL-2 are released by |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
stimulate the activities of other immune cells and of the secreting cells =
positive feedback loop that helps to recruit additional immune cells |
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Term
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Definition
Alpha-interferons
Beta
Gamma |
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Term
Alpha-interferons are produced by |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Beta interferons are produced by |
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Definition
fibrocytes *recall they produce fibrin to help repair damage tissue |
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Definition
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Gamma interferons are secreted by |
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Definition
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Definition
Stimulate macrophage activity |
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Term
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Definition
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Tumor Necrosis Factors PRIMARY fcn |
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Definition
slow the growth of a tumor and kill sensitive tumor cells |
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Term
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Definition
active macs & cytotoxic t cells (each secrete a diff type of TNF) |
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Term
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Definition
stimulate granular leukocyte production, promote eosinophil activity, cause fever, and increase T cell sensitivity to interleukins |
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Term
Phagocyte-Activating Chemicals fcn |
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Definition
factors that attract free macrophages and microphages and dont let them leave early from the site of an injury |
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Term
Phagocyte-Activating Chemicals are secreted by |
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Definition
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Term
Colony-Stimulating Factors produced by |
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Definition
active T cells, cells of the monocyte-macrophage group, endothelial cells, fibrocytes |
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Term
Colony-Stimulating Factors fcn |
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Definition
stimulate the production of: blood cells in red bone marrow lymphocytes in lymphoid tissues and organs |
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Term
Lymphokines are produced by |
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Definition
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Term
Monokines are secreted by |
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Definition
active macrophages and other antigen-presenting cells |
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Term
lymphocytes and macrophages may secrete the same cytokines, t or f |
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Definition
true, the terms lymphokines and monokines are misleading |
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Term
adaptive defenses and tissue repair also use _____ to activate their pathways |
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Definition
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