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  • Name one type of pathogen listed under 'The Enemy...Pathogens'.

    • Bacteria
    pathogens bacteria
  • Give one property of the bacteria listed in the notes.

    • Pathogenic
    bacteria properties
  • How do the bacteria described obtain resources to reproduce?

    • Use you for E to make more bacteria
    bacteria reproduction
  • If bacteria have unlimited food and reproduce every 20 minutes, how often do they reproduce?

    Every 20 minutes.

    bacteria reproduction
  • What is the approximate number of bacteria after 24 hours with unlimited reproduction?

    • \(2.5\times10^{21}\)
    • 2,500,000,000,000,000,000,000
    bacteria exponential
  • What is shown in the microscopic image below?

    Microscopic view of rod-shaped bacteria

    A microscopic view of rod-shaped bacteria.

    bacteria microscopy
  • Given unlimited food, how often can bacteria reproduce?

    • Every 20 minutes
    microbiology bacteria
  • With unlimited food, how often can bacteria reproduce?

    Every 20 minutes.

    microbiology growth
  • If provided unlimited food, how often can bacteria reproduce?

    • Every 20 minutes
    microbiology bacteria growth
  • If provided unlimited food, how often can bacteria reproduce?

    Every 20 minutes.

    microbiology bacteria growth
  • Which immune cell is shown as infected by HIV?

    • Helper T cell (WBC‑T‑Cell)
    immunology virology cells
  • What viral structures are shown in the image alongside the infected T cell?

    • HIV particles
    virology virus particles
  • Which type of pathogen is listed as causing malaria?

    Protists

    protists malaria pathogens
  • What blood component do the protist pathogens attack?

    • Red blood cells (RBC)
    rbc protists pathology
  • What disease is associated with trypanosomes in the notes?

    Sleeping Sickness

    trypanosomes sleepingsickness protists
  • How do the trypanosoul protists interact with red blood cells according to the notes?

    • They live inside and consume RBC

    Microscopic view of red blood cells with trypanosomes

    trypanosomes rbc infection
  • Name a fungal infection listed under 'D. Fungi'.

    • ringworm
    pathogens fungi
  • What other text appears under 'D. Fungi' besides 'ringworm'?

    • cutlurets food
    pathogens fungi ocr
  • Which category of pathogens is labeled 'E' in the section heading?

    Animals

    pathogens animals
  • Which specific bite is mentioned under animals?

    Chigger bites

    chigger bites
  • According to the notes, what do chigger bites 'use'?

    blood

    chigger blood
  • Which two single-word terms related to reproduction or life stage appear after 'use blood'?

    • female
    • egg
    life-cycle terms
  • Name one type of skin-related response listed in the notes.

    allergic reaction

    reaction allergy
  • What happens to bacteria that land on intact skin?

    Skin covers the bacteria so it flows off the surface.

    immunity skin innate
  • What is a key structural feature of the outermost layer of skin relevant to defense?

    The outer layer is composed of dead cells that present to the outside world.

    skin barrier innate
  • How does the skin remove microbes attached to its surface?

    Skin continually sheds dead cells, which helps remove microbes.

    skin defense innate
  • Which image shows a cross-section of skin including dead outer cells?

    Cross-section of skin

    The image illustrates the skin cross-section with dead outer cells.

    skin image anatomy
  • What does the microscopic view of skin pores demonstrate about bacteria on skin?

    Microscopic view of skin pores with bacteria

    It shows bacteria present on the skin surface where they can be shed or flow off.

    skin microbiology innate
  • What are two physical barriers that form nonspecific defenses against infection?

    • Skin
    • Mucus
    immunity barriers
  • What is a key cellular property of mucus membranes?

    Mucus membranes are composed of living cells that are exposed to the outside environment.

    mucus membranes
  • How does mucus help prevent infection?

    Mucus is sticky, which traps bacteria and other particles to prevent them from reaching tissues.

    mucus function
  • Name three common effects or consequences of mucus in the nasal/oral cavities.

    • Runny nose
    • Post-nasal drip
    • Sore throat

    Microscopic view of mucus with bacteria

    symptoms mucus
  • Name three physical barriers that act as nonspecific defenses.

    • Skin
    • Mucus
    • Tears
    immunity innate defenses
  • What role do tears play in nonspecific immune defense of the eye?

    Tears are a complex fluid containing antibiotic-type molecules that constantly wash pathogens off the eyes.

    immunity eye tears
  • Name two anatomical structures of the lacrimal system involved in tear drainage.

    • Lacrimal sac
    • Nasolacrimal duct
    anatomy lacrimal eye
  • Where do tears drain via the nasolacrimal duct according to the notes?

    Tears are sent through the nasolacrimal duct to flush into the stomach.

    lacrimal drainage eye
  • What phrase in the notes describes the continuous action of the lacrimal system?

    A 'sheet of tears always works' to flush the eye.

    lacrimal function eye
  • What are common nonspecific physical barriers that help prevent infection?

    • Skin
    • Mucus
    • Tears
    • Stomach acid
    immunity barriers innate
  • What effect does stomach acid have on pathogens?

    • Stomach acid deactivates pathogens
    • Many pathogens cannot survive in stomach acid

    Endoscopic view of the stomach

    stomach immunity innate
  • What happens to post-nasal drip and other swallowed material in relation to stomach acid?

    • All swallowed post-nasal drip is exposed to stomach HCl
    digestion immunity innate
  • What are examples of nonspecific physical barriers to infection?

    • Skin
    • Mucus
    • Tears
    • Stomach acid
    • Ear wax
    immunity innate barriers
  • Describe two properties of ear wax mentioned in the notes.

    • Non-living substance
    • Falls out as flakes
    ear wax barriers
  • Give a brief property of mucus listed in the notes.

    • Mucus is sticky
    mucus innate barriers
  • Name major external and middle ear structures listed in the diagram.

    • Pinna
    • External Auditory Canal
    • Tympanic Membrane (eardrum)
    • Malleus
    • Semicircular Canals
    • Cochlea
    • Eustachian Tube

    Diagram of the human ear

    ear anatomy diagram
  • What is the primary function of phagocytic (cell-eating) white blood cells?

    To consume bacteria.

    immunity phagocytosis cells
  • Which kinds of organisms do phagocytic white blood cells eat?

    They eat any pathogens.

    immunity pathogens
  • Into which body conduits or sites are phagocytic cells funneled?

    They are funneled into lymphatic vessels & nodes and blood.

    lymphatic circulation
  • Give one observable action of phagocytic white blood cells during an immune response.

    They engulf bacteria. Microscopic view of a phagocytic white blood cell engulfing bacteria

    immunity visual
  • How does a phagocytic white blood cell ingest bacteria?

    They take bacteria into their own cell inside a vesicle (phagosome).

    immunity phagocyte cells
  • What do phagocytic white blood cells secrete into the vesicle to digest ingested material?

    They secrete digestive enzymes into the vesicle.

    immunity enzymes phagocyte
  • What happens to material after a phagocytic white blood cell digests it?

    The breakdown products are used as a food source by the cell.

    immunity metabolism phagocyte
  • Illustration of a phagocytic white blood cell engulfing bacteria (image as supplementary on answer side).

    A phagocytic white blood cell engulfing bacteria

    • This image shows a white blood cell surrounding bacteria in a vesicle.
    immunity image phagocyte
  • What substance do damaged cells release that makes blood vessels leaky during inflammation?

    Histamine

    inflammation histamine
  • What is one primary purpose of the inflammatory response?

    Fight off infection

    inflammation function
  • Which cells and material move into the injured area during inflammation?

    Phagocytes and fluid

    inflammation phagocytes
  • Why does tissue swelling occur during inflammation?

    Vessels become leaky, allowing fluid to move into the area

    inflammation swelling
  • What commonly accumulates as pus at an inflamed site?

    White blood cells (WBCs)

    inflammation pus
  • What do damaged cells release to signal and recruit immune activity?

    Chemical signals

    inflammation signals
  • Give an example of an antihistamine mentioned in the notes.

    Benadryl

    antihistamine medication
  • Name an environmental trigger mentioned that can cause an inflammatory/allergic response without bacteria.

    Pollen

    allergy triggers
  • Which diagram illustrates phagocytes and fluid moving into an inflamed area? (see answer for image)

    Phagocytes and fluid move into the area during inflammation. Diagram illustrating the process of inflammation

    inflammation diagram
  • What is the role of interferons in viral infection?

    They act as a warning signal to other cells of viral attack.

    immunity interferons innate
  • How do interferons affect killer cells and infected self cells?

    They activate killer cells which then cover and kill self cells affected.

    immunity interferons killercells
  • What is the function of the complement system against pathogens?

    It cuts holes in pathogens' cell membranes.

    immunity complement innate
  • Illustration: which antimicrobial molecule inserts into a foreign cell membrane to create a hole?

    The complement molecule inserts into a foreign cell membrane to create a hole. Diagram showing a Complement molecule inserting itself into a foreign cell's membrane.

    immunity complement diagram
  • Illustration: which molecule is shown being released by a virus as a warning signal?

    Interferons are shown being released by a virus as a warning signal. Diagram of a virus releasing Interferons.

    immunity interferons diagram
  • What body temperature defines fever in Fahrenheit and Celsius?

    • > 100°F
    • > 38°C

    A child lying in bed, being checked for fever with a thermometer.

    immunity fever definition
  • How does fever affect healing and the immune response?

    • Speeds healing
    • Improves immune response
    immunity fever function
  • What effect can fever have on some pathogens?

    • Can inhibit some pathogens, such as some bacteria
    immunity fever pathogens
  • What are 'specific defenses' in the immune system?

    Defenses that provide recognition and defense against specific pathogens.

    immunity adaptive
  • How do the immune system identify viruses and other pathogens?

    By molecules exposed on the pathogen's surface that are used to identify the pathogen.

    antigen recognition
  • Name two requirements for effective specific (adaptive) immunity.

    • 'Self vs non-self' recognition
    • 'Immunity memory' (the body remembers pathogens for a rapid response).
    adaptive memory
  • How does vaccination relate to immune memory?

    Vaccination creates immune memory so the body can mount a rapid response to pathogens it has previously encountered.

    Antigens on the surface of a cell.

    vaccination memory
  • What term names the molecules targeted by specific immune defenses?

    Antigens

    immunity antigens
  • Specific immune defenses require what kind of recognition?

    Self vs non-self recognition

    immunity recognition
  • Specific immune defenses require what type of memory?

    Immunity memory

    immunity memory
  • Name the marked protein-related term listed under specific defenses.

    Stuck proteins

    immunity proteins
  • Which bacterial structures are associated with these antigen types?

    • Flagellum: H antigens
    • Cell wall: O antigens
    • Pili: F antigens
    • Capsule: K antigens
    bacteria antigens
  • What allows immune recognition of a pathogen?

    • Antigens
    • Antibodies
    immunity recognition
  • What is an antigen?

    An antigen is a chemical specific to the surface of a pathogen.

    antigen immunity
  • What is an antibody?

    An antibody is a chemical that binds to a specific antigen.

    antibody immunity
  • What do antibodies do to antigenic molecules?

    Antibodies stick to antigenic molecules (they bind to specific antigens).

    Diagram illustrating the interaction between an antigen and antibodies.

    antibody binding
  • What is neutralization by antibodies?

    • Antibodies stick to antigens
    • Antigen cannot land on receptor
    • Prevents pathogen from entering human cell
    immunity neutralization
  • How do antibodies prevent SARS-CoV-2 from infecting a human cell (illustrated)?

    Antibodies bind to viral antigens so the antigen cannot bind receptors on the human cell, preventing entry.

    immunity sars-cov-2 antibodies
  • Visual: where can you see antibodies blocking viral binding?

    Diagram showing antibodies preventing SARS-CoV-2 from binding human cell receptors

    immunity image
  • What is the primary function of lymph nodes in the lymphatic system?

    They filter body fluids and destroy pathogens.

    lymphatic immunity
  • What happens to lymph fluid after it is filtered by lymph nodes?

    It is returned to circulation (plasma returned into the bloodstream).

    lymphatic circulation
  • What type of fluid do lymph nodes filter?

    They filter interstitial fluid that leaks out of blood vessels into lymphatic ducts.

    lymphatic fluids
  • Which cell type in lymph nodes consumes and kills pathogens?

    Macrophages consume and kill pathogens.

    cells macrophage
  • Why do lymph nodes often become swollen when a person is sick?

    Because white blood cells and immune activity increase as pathogens are filtered and destroyed.

    symptom lymphnode
  • How can the lymphatic system contribute to pathogen spread within tissues?

    Interstitial fluid can distribute pathogens through lymphatic routes.

    pathogen spread
  • View an illustrative cross-section of a lymph node showing fluid flow. What does this image help explain about lymph node function?

    It illustrates how lymph flows through nodes for filtering; macrophages and WBCs encounter pathogens during that flow. Detailed cross-section of a lymph node with arrows indicating fluid flow.

    visual lymphnode
  • What is the primary role of lymph vessels and lymph nodes in the lymphatic system?

    They carry lymphatic fluid to structures such as lymph nodes.

    lymphatic anatomy
  • What is the main function of macrophages?

    Macrophages are phagocytic cells that ingest and remove pathogens and debris.

    macrophage innate
  • What is the primary function of lymphocytes?

    Lymphocytes make antibodies as part of adaptive immunity.

    lymphocyte adaptive
  • How is a lymphocyte commonly depicted microscopically?

    • Microscopic view of a lymphocyte often shows a single, round cell among red blood cells

    Microscopic view of a lymphocyte

    lymphocyte image
  • What is another name for T-lymphocytes?

    T cells

    lymphocytes immunology
  • What is another name for B-lymphocytes?

    B cells

    lymphocytes immunology
  • Name a type of T cell mentioned in the notes.

    helper T

    tcells immunology
  • According to the notes, how many 'Y proteins' are encoded by genes?

    7

    antibodies genetics
  • What do antibodies bind to?

    Antigen

    antibodies immunology
  • List the labelled components of an antibody molecule shown in the diagram.

    • Heavy chain
    • Light chain
    • Variable portion
    • Constant portion
    • Disulphide bond
    • Antigen-binding sites

    Diagram of an antibody.

    antibodies structure
  • What does the note state about antibody variation between cells?

    Each cell = a different antibody

    antibodies bcells
  • What is the primary immune response?

    The immune response that occurs the first time a pathogen is encountered.

    immunity primary
  • What recognition is required for the primary immune response to occur?

    Recognition of self/non-self.

    immunity recognition
  • Which respiratory action produces the greatest number of droplets?

    • Sneezing produces the greatest number of droplets (~40,000).

    Figures demonstrating talking, coughing, and sneezing, with droplet counts.

    droplets respiratory
  • What key requirement does the primary immune response need to occur?

    Recognition of self versus non-self.

    immunity recognition
  • Give an example of an event that can expose a person to pathogens.

    • Someone sneezes

    person sneezing

    exposure pathogens sneeze
  • What question is posed at the top of the slide?

    Wear a mask?

    masks publichealth
  • What three respiratory actions are compared in the droplet-spread grid?

    • Speaking
    • Coughing
    • Sneezing
    droplets transmission
  • Which mask types are shown in the droplet-spread comparison?

    • No Mask
    • 1 Layer Cloth Covering
    • 2 Layer Cloth Covering
    • Surgical Mask
    masks comparison
  • What is the media file URL that illustrates the droplet-spread comparison?

    Grid comparing droplet spread

    media image
  • During a sneezing event, what does the expelled cloud predominantly contain?

    • Turbulent gas cloud predominantly with aerosols
    • Large droplets
    aerosols sneezing
  • During a coughing event, what does the expelled cloud predominantly contain?

    • Turbulent gas cloud predominantly with aerosols
    • Large droplets
    aerosols coughing
  • During exhaling, what does the exhaled air predominantly contain?

    • Exhaled air predominantly with aerosols
    • Large droplets
    aerosols exhaling
  • What particle types are present at 1 m from an infected person without any mask?

    • Aerosols
    • Large droplets

    Diagram of droplet spread with and without a mask.

    masks aerosols
  • What does the acronym APC stand for in immunology?

    Antigen-presenting cell

    immunology apc
  • What is one primary function of a macrophage?

    To engulf pathogens

    immunology macrophage
  • How does a macrophage present antigens?

    It presents antigens on its cell surface

    immunology antigens
  • List the main steps a macrophage uses to remove a pathogen.

    • Put out pseudopodia
    • Surround and engulf in a vesicle
    • Digest the pathogen
    immunology phagocytosis
  • What cellular structure does a macrophage form to contain an engulfed pathogen?

    A vesicle

    immunology macrophage
  • How do macrophages activate helper T-cells?

    • By presenting surface antigen
    • By secreting Interleukin-1
    immunology macrophage helpert
  • Which cytokine do macrophages secrete to activate helper T-cells?

    Interleukin-1

    immunology cytokine il-1
  • What actions do helper T-cells perform after activation by macrophages?

    • Prime the immune response
    • Talk to other cells
    • Communicate identity to other parts of the immune system

    Diagram showing a macrophage presenting an antigen to a helper T-cell.

    immunology helpert functions
  • What role does antigen presentation by macrophages serve in helper T-cell activation?

    It communicates pathogen identity to helper T-cells via a surface antigen

    immunology antigen macrophage
  • What cytokine do helper T-cells secrete to stimulate B-cells to make antibodies?

    Interleukin-2

    immunology tcells cytokines
  • Name two primary actions of helper T-cells.

    • Stimulate B-cells to make antibodies by secreting interleukin-2
    • Activate killer T-cells (cytotoxic T cells)
    immunology tcells functions
  • What is another name for killer T-cells as given in the notes?

    Cytotoxic T cells

    Illustration: Diagram illustrating the interaction between an APC, helper T-cell, B cell, and killer T-cell.

    immunology tcells cytotoxic
  • What is the primary role of killer (cytotoxic) T-cells?

    Destroy infected 'self' cells.

    immunology tcell cytotoxic
  • How do cytotoxic T-cells act on infected target cells according to the notes?

    They bind to infected target cells and kill the infected cells by releasing perforin.

    mechanism perforin immune
  • Name a molecule released by cytotoxic T-cells that is associated with killing infected cells.

    • Perforin

    Diagram of a cytotoxic T cell in contact with an infected target cell, releasing perforin molecules.

    perforin visual tcell
  • What is the primary function of killer (cytotoxic) T-cells?

    Destroy infected 'self' cells.

    immunology tcell cytotoxic
  • Which protein do cytotoxic T-cells release to create pores in an infected target cell's membrane?

    Perforin

    immunology perforin mechanism
  • How do perforin molecules contribute to killing an infected cell?

    They form pores in the target cell membrane, leading to the infected cell's death.

    Diagram showing perforin forming pores in the membrane of an infected target cell.

    immunology perforin diagram
  • What is the primary function of suppressor T-cells?

    Inhibit the activity of T-cells and B-cells once infection is under control

    immunology tcells adaptive
  • When do suppressor T-cells inhibit T and B cell activity?

    Once infection is under control

    immunology regulation
  • According to the notes, what happens to antibody levels if suppressor T-cells are killed?

    Not a lot of antibodies

    immunology antibodies
  • What is clonal selection in B-cell immunity?

    Selection of B cells that bind a specific antigen (many different B-cell kinds) leading those antigen-binding cells to become activated.

    immunology clonal_selection bcells
  • Where is a variety of B cells located as described?

    • Lymph node
    anatomy bcells lymph
  • What role do helper T cells play in B-cell activation?

    They activate B cells and stimulate them using interleukin.

    immunology thcells cytokines
  • What happens to B cells that bind an antigen during the primary immune response?

    They become activated and can differentiate into plasma B cells that produce antibodies.

    immunology primary_response plasmacells
  • How is antibody mRNA processed before translation?

    The mRNA uses only part of the gene through post-transcriptional processing.

    molecular_biology antibodies mrna
  • Do all B cells express the same antibody genes?

    No — some B cells with certain genetic makeup do not express some genes in the same way.

    genetics bcells expression
  • What interactions are illustrated in the lymph node diagram?

    B cells and helper T cells interacting in a lymph node

    B cells interact with antigen presented by APCs and are influenced/activated by helper T cells (helper T stimulates B cells with interleukin).

    diagram bcells thcells
  • In clonal selection, what occurs when B-cells encounter antigens?

    • One type of B-cell binds the antigen
    immunology bcells clonalselection
  • What do B-cells respond to?

    • Specific antigens
    immunology bcells adaptive
  • What happens when a B-cell is activated by its antigen?

    • The B-cell divides into many copies

    Diagram showing B cells dividing into multiple copies

    immunology bcells clonalselection
  • During clonal selection, what happens to the activated B-cell?

    The activated B-cell divides

    immunology clonalselection bcells
  • What term describes the cell division shown for B-cells in the diagram?

    Mitosis

    cellbiology mitosis
  • What is the primary target of B-cells in the immune system?

    B-cells respond to specific antigens.

    immunology bcells adaptive
  • In clonal selection, what do antigen-recognizing B-cells become?

    They become antibody-making plasma B cells.

    immunology clonalselection plasmacells
  • What is the role of B-cells in the adaptive immune response?

    B-cells respond to a specific antigen by producing antigen-specific antibodies.

    immunology bcells adaptive
  • What does 'clonal selection' lead to in B-cell activation?

    Clonal selection leads to production of large numbers of antibodies specific to the antigen.

    immunology clonal_selection bcells
  • What do plasma B cells produce in large quantities?

    • Millions of antibody molecules
    bcells plasmacell antibodies
  • What is a primary function of antibodies produced by B-cells?

    Antibodies help destroy pathogens.

    antibodies pathogens immunology
  • What is the primary function of plasma B-cells?

    • Make antibodies to specific antigens
    immunology bcells antibodies
  • What is the typical lifespan of plasma B-cells?

    • 4–5 days
    immunology bcells lifespan
  • How do neutralizing antibodies affect SARS-CoV-2 entry into human cells?

    • They block the viral spike protein from binding the ACE2 receptor, preventing the virus from sticking to the cell.

    Diagram illustrating how a neutralizing antibody blocks the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein from binding to a human cell.

    antibodies neutralization virology
  • Give an example of an image that illustrates an antibody effect mentioned in the notes.

    • SARS-CoV-2 virus particle

    SARS-CoV-2 virus particle.

    images sarscov2 antibodies
  • What is the primary function of plasma B-cells?

    • Make antibodies to specific antigens
    immunology bcell antibodies
  • What is the typical lifespan of plasma B-cells?

    • 4–5 days
    immunology bcell lifespan
  • What is agglutination as an effect of antibodies?

    • Sticking (clumping) of pathogens together, forming piles of pathogens
    immunology antibodies agglutination
  • How do antibodies reduce bacterial infection according to the notes?

    • Prevent bacteria from entering or infecting cells and keep them in the fluid so macrophages can remove agglutinated bacteria

    Diagram showing antibodies causing agglutination of bacteria.

    immunology antibodies macrophage
  • How long do plasma B-cells typically live?

    • 4-5 days
    immunology lifespan bcells
  • What effect do antibodies have on free-floating antigens? (see diagram)

    • Bind to free-floating antigens

    Diagram showing antibodies binding to free-floating antigen molecules, causing them to precipitate out of solution

    antibodies antigen mechanism
  • What does precipitation by antibodies cause to happen to antigen molecules?

    • Antigen molecules fall out of solution (precipitate)
    antibodies precipitation antigen
  • After antibodies cause antigen precipitation, how are the antigen complexes cleared?

    • Cleared by macrophages
    clearance macrophages immunity
  • Name one effect of the antibodies produced by plasma B-cells.

    • Attract macrophage

    Diagram of a macrophage engulfing pathogens

    immunology antibodies macrophage
  • One effect of antibodies on pathogens is to attract which immune component?

    They attract the complement system.

    antibodies complement
  • What happens to a bacterial cell when complement molecules form a pore in its membrane?

    A pore causes cytoplasm to leak out and external fluids to leak in.

    complement membrane pathogen
  • What do memory B-cells store?

    • Genetic information for the correct antibody
    immunology memory
  • How long do memory B-cells store antigen information?

    • Long-term
    immunology memory
  • Compared to plasma B cells, how long do memory B-cells live?

    • Memory B-cells live longer than Plasma B cells
    immunology cells
  • What is the typical immunity duration for measles and the reported percentage with memory B-cells?

    • Measles: lifetime immunity; (96%) already have memory B Cells
    immunity measles
  • What is the reported duration of immunity for polio and its percentage?

    • Polio: > 18 years; (99%)
    immunity polio
  • What is the reported duration of immunity for mumps and its percentage?

    • Mumps: > 10 years; (90%)
    immunity mumps
  • What is the reported duration of immunity for tetanus and its percentage?

    • Tetanus: > 13 years; (96%)
    immunity tetanus
  • What is the reported duration of immunity for hepatitis B?

    • Hepatitis B: > 20 years
    immunity hepatitisb
  • What is the reported duration of immunity for rubella and its percentage?

    • Rubella: > 15-20 years; (>90%)
    immunity rubella
  • What is the reported duration of immunity for papilloma virus and note about its data?

    • Papilloma virus: > 8 years; recently introduced
    immunity hpv
  • What is the reported duration of immunity for cholera and its percentage?

    • Cholera: 3-6 months; (80%)
    immunity cholera
  • What is the primary feature of the secondary immune response on re-exposure to the same antigen?

    The secondary immune response allows a quick response when the antigen is encountered again.

    immunity secondary_response
  • How do memory B cells respond upon re-exposure to their specific antigen?

    Memory B-cells respond by making many plasma B cells specific to that antigen.

    bcells memory
  • Compared with the primary response, how does antibody concentration change during the secondary immune response?

    Antibody concentration rises faster and to higher levels during the secondary immune response.

    antibodies kinetics
  • What clinical advantage does a faster secondary immune response provide?

    A faster secondary response can neutralize the antigen before the person feels sick.

    clinical protection
  • Use the graph to illustrate the difference between primary and secondary antibody responses.

    Primary response: slower rise after first exposure; Secondary response: rapid, larger rise after re-exposure. Graph showing antibody concentration over time for primary and secondary immune responses.

    graph visual
  • What is the activity status of the fetal immune system?

    • Inactive in the fetus
    immune fetus
  • How does the fetus receive maternal antibodies?

    • Through the placenta
    antibodies placenta
  • How does an infant receive antibodies after birth?

    • Through breast milk

    A human fetus.

    antibodies breastmilk
  • What is active immunity in an infant?

    • Active immunity is when an infant begins to make their own antibodies.

    A mother holding and kissing her baby.

    immunity active infant
  • What does a vaccine expose the immune system to?

    Dead or weakened pathogen

    vaccines immunology
  • What type of immune cells are produced after vaccination to provide long-term protection?

    Memory B cells

    immunology memory
  • Which virus causes smallpox?

    Variola virus

    smallpox virology
  • How many people did smallpox kill between 1877 and 1977 (approx.)?

    More than 500 million people

    smallpox history
  • What was the approximate duration and percent effectiveness of smallpox immunity noted?

    4–5 years at about 95% effectiveness

    smallpox immunity
  • When was smallpox eradicated in the United States and worldwide?

    • United States: 1972
    • Worldwide: 1977
    smallpox eradication
  • What visible skin finding can occur in smallpox?

    • Severe skin lesions

    Image of a child suffering from Small Pox (Variola Virus).

    smallpox symptoms image
  • What is a monoclonal antibody (MAb) as described in the notes?

    A monoclonal antibody is an antibody artificially produced and mass-produced for a particular antigen.

    immunology antibodies
  • What is a primary therapeutic purpose of labeled monoclonal antibodies?

    To deliver a chemical label to a particular cell type to target and kill cancer cells.

    therapy cancer
  • Name the three main categories of monoclonal antibody approaches listed.

    • 1. Naked MAb
    • 2. Immunoconjugates
    • 3. Multistep Targeting
    classification antibodies
  • Give examples of mechanisms or agents associated with 'Naked MAb' from the notes.

    • ADCC
    • CDC
    • Radionuclide
    • Radioimmunoconjugate
    • Cytokine / Immunocytokine
    nakedmab mechanisms
  • List examples of immunoconjugate approaches mentioned in the notes.

    • Biotinylated radioactive ligand
    • Streptavidin
    • Bispecific MAb (links killer cell)
    • Immunotoxin, Immunoliposome, scFv-enzyme (ADEPT), Prodrug/Drug
    immunoconjugates therapies
  • What illustration is provided as an example of antibody targeting in the media?

    Diagram of monoclonal antibodies attacking a tumor cell: Diagram of Monoclonal Antibodies attacking a Tumor Cell

    media diagram
  • What scan image is included showing an organ with antibody uptake?

    A scan identifying the thyroid with uptake: Thyroid scan image

    imaging thyroid
  • Name two types of immunofluorescence.

    • Primary immunofluorescence
    • Secondary immunofluorescence
    immunofluorescence microscopy
  • In secondary immunofluorescence, which antibody typically carries the fluorophore?

    The secondary antibody typically carries the fluorophore.

    Diagram of Primary and Secondary Immunofluorescence

    immunofluorescence antibodies
  • What cellular feature does immunofluorescence allow us to see?

    The internal structure of cells.

    immunofluorescence cellbiology
  • Give one example of an antibody type used as a reagent in immunofluorescence.

    Monoclonal antibodies.

    reagents antibodies
  • What does F.I.S.H stand for?

    Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (F.I.S.H).

    fish hybridization
  • What microscopy technique is named in section 3?

    Immunofluorescence

    immunofluorescence technique microscopy
  • What does the micrograph depict in the provided image?

    • Fluorescently labeled neurons and glial cells

    Micrograph of brain tissue showing fluorescently labeled neurons and glial cells.

    microscopy neurons glia
  • Which phrase in the input refers to labeling different cell types for visualization?

    • Stain cell types
    histology stain
  • Which phrase in the input describes the spatial arrangement of cells in three dimensions?

    • 3D relationships between cells
    cells spatial
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Overview

A concise guide to pathogens, the body's nonspecific and specific defenses, key immune cells, vaccination and antibody-based therapies.

Far Side comic of a castle under siege Alt text: Far Side comic castle under siege.

I. The Enemy — Pathogens

  • Pathogens: organisms or agents that cause disease (bacteria, viruses, protists, fungi, parasitic animals).

A. Bacteria

  • Single-celled organisms; many are harmless or beneficial, some are pathogenic.
  • Bacteria use host resources to reproduce rapidly when nutrients are unlimited.
  • Exponential growth (doubling every 20 min): general formula:
  • Number after time \(t\) minutes: \(\(N(t)=N_0\times 2^{t/20}\)\)
  • Example: starting from one cell, after 24 h (\(t=1440\)): \(\(N=2^{72}\approx4.7\times10^{21}\)\)

Microscopic view of spherical and rod-shaped bacteria Alt text: Microscopic spherical and rod-shaped bacteria.

B. Viruses

  • Obligate intracellular parasites; infect host cells to replicate.
  • Example: HIV infects helper T cells, reducing immune function.

WBC infected by HIV particles Alt text: White blood cell infected by HIV particles.

C. Protists

  • Single-celled eukaryotes; some are parasitic (e.g., trypanosomes cause sleeping sickness, plasmodium causes malaria).

Red blood cells with trypanosomes Alt text: Red blood cells with trypanosomes.

D. Fungi

  • Often cause skin and mucous infections (e.g., ringworm, athlete's foot).

Fungal infection on foot Alt text: Fungal infection on a foot.

E. Parasitic animals

  • Ectoparasites (mites, chiggers) and helminths feed on host tissues or blood and can trigger immune and allergic responses.

Chigger bite and parasitic track images Alt text: Chigger bite and parasitic skin track.

II. Defense Systems

Two tiers: nonspecific (innate) defenses that act broadly, and specific (adaptive) defenses that target particular pathogens.

A. Nonspecific (innate) defenses

1. Physical & chemical barriers

  • Skin: intact, dead outer layer sheds microbes and prevents entry.

Skin cross-section Alt text: Cross-section of skin with surface microbes.

  • Mucus: lines respiratory and digestive tracts, traps microbes; swallowed mucus sends pathogens to stomach.

Microscopic view of mucus with bacteria Alt text: Mucus trapping bacteria.

  • Tears: contain antimicrobial molecules and drain to the nasopharynx, helping clear microbes.

Lacrimal system and tears Alt text: Lacrimal system diagram showing tear drainage.

  • Stomach acid (HCl): destroys many ingested microbes before they reach the intestine.

Digestive tract diagram Alt text: Digestive tract diagram including stomach.

  • Ear wax: traps particles and microbes in the external ear canal.

2. Phagocytic white blood cells

  • Macrophages/neutrophils engulf pathogens into vesicles, secrete digestive enzymes, and present antigen fragments to the adaptive immune system.

Phagocytic white blood cell engulfing bacteria Alt text: Phagocyte engulfing bacteria.

3. Inflammation

  • Damaged cells release histamine and other signals, increasing blood vessel permeability so immune cells and fluid enter the tissue.
  • Signs: heat, redness, swelling, pain; pus forms from dead cells and WBCs.

Inflammation diagram Alt text: Diagram of inflammation with swelling and phagocytes.

4. Antimicrobial substances

  • Interferons: signal neighboring cells of viral infection and activate killer cells.
  • Complement: protein cascade that can form pores in pathogen membranes causing lysis.

Complement inserting into membrane Alt text: Complement molecule forming a hole in a cell membrane.

5. Fever

  • Body temperature > 38°C (100°F) can speed immune reactions and inhibit some microbes; high fevers require medical attention.

Child with fever being checked Alt text: Child checked for fever with thermometer.

B. Specific (adaptive) defenses

  • Recognize antigens (molecules on pathogen surfaces) and respond with targeted antibodies and cell-mediated actions.

Antigens on cell surface Alt text: Antigens on cell surface.

  • Antibodies: Y-shaped proteins produced by B cells that bind specific antigens to neutralize pathogens, agglutinate them, precipitate antigens, attract phagocytes, or activate complement.

Antibody diagram Alt text: Antibody molecule with heavy and light chains labeled.

III. The Lymphatic System

  • Filters interstitial fluid through lymph nodes; macrophages and lymphocytes destroy pathogens and return fluid to circulation.
  • Key components: lymph vessels, lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, thymus.

Lymph node cross-section showing fluid flow Alt text: Cross-section of a lymph node with arrows.

IV. Cellular Players & the Immune Response

1. Antigen presenting cells (APCs)

  • Macrophages/dendritic cells engulf pathogens, process antigens, display fragments on their surface and secrete cytokines (e.g., interleukin-1) to activate helper T cells.

Macrophage presenting antigen to helper T-cell Alt text: Macrophage presenting antigen to helper T cell.

2. T cells

  • Helper T cells (CD4+): activated by APCs; secrete interleukins (e.g., IL-2) to stimulate B cells and cytotoxic T cells.
  • Cytotoxic (Killer) T cells (CD8+): kill infected “self” cells by releasing perforin and granzymes, inducing lysis.
  • Suppressor (Regulatory) T cells: downregulate immune responses when infection is controlled.

Cytotoxic T cell releasing perforin into infected cell Alt text: Cytotoxic T cell forming pores in target cell membrane.

3. B cells and antibodies

  • Clonal selection: many B-cell variants exist; antigen selects the B cell with matching receptor, which proliferates and differentiates.
  • Activation steps: antigen binding → helper T cell stimulation → clonal expansion → differentiation into plasma and memory B cells.

B cells dividing after activation Alt text: B cells dividing into clones.

  • Plasma B cells: short-lived antibody factories (days); produce large quantities of specific antibodies.
  • Memory B cells: long-lived; allow rapid, amplified response on re-exposure.

  • Antibody functions: neutralization (block receptor binding), agglutination, precipitation, opsonization (attract phagocytes), complement activation.

Neutralizing antibody blocking SARS-CoV-2 spike from ACE2 Alt text: Neutralizing antibody preventing virus binding to ACE2 receptor.

V. Immune Responses: Primary vs Secondary

  • Primary response: first encounter; slower (days to weeks) while naive B/T cells expand and differentiate.
  • Secondary response: re-exposure produces faster, stronger antibody production due to memory B/T cells; often prevents illness.

Antibody concentration over time: primary vs secondary response Alt text: Graph of antibody levels during primary and secondary responses.

VI. Immune System Development & Passive Immunity

  • Passive immunity: short-term protection via maternal antibodies crossing the placenta (IgG) and via breast milk (IgA).
  • Active immunity: when the individual makes their own antibodies after infection or vaccination.

Fetus in utero Alt text: Human fetus in utero.

VII. Disease Prevention & Therapies

A. Vaccines

  • Expose immune system to safe form of antigen (killed, attenuated, subunit) to create memory B and T cells without causing disease.
  • Historical success: smallpox eradication via vaccination.

Child with smallpox lesions (historical) Alt text: Historical smallpox skin lesions.

B. Monoclonal antibodies & targeted therapies

  • Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs): lab-made, identical antibodies that target a single antigen; can be used for diagnostics, targeted drug delivery, cancer therapy, or to neutralize pathogens.

Monoclonal antibody targeting tumor cell diagram Alt text: Diagram of monoclonal antibodies and conjugates targeting a tumor cell.

C. Immunofluorescence & diagnostics

  • Fluorescently labeled antibodies help visualize antigens or infected cells in tissues and cell preparations.

Cells stained with fluorescent markers (immunofluorescence) Alt text: Micrograph of cells stained with fluorescent markers.

VIII. Practical Prevention Measures

  • Barrier measures: hand hygiene, intact skin, masks to reduce droplet/aerosol spread.
  • Masks reduce expelled droplets/aerosols from coughing and sneezing and protect vulnerable hosts.
  • Seek medical care for high fevers, persistent infection signs, or severe inflammation.

Quick Study Tips

  • Remember the three Rs for immune defense: Recognize (antigen)Respond (cells/antibodies)Remember (memory cells).
  • Link cells to roles: Macrophage = APC, Helper T = coordinator, Cytotoxic T = kills infected cells, B (plasma) = antibody factory, Memory B/T = long-term protection.
  • Use the doubling formula \(N(t)=N_0\times2^{t/20}\) to estimate bacterial growth under ideal conditions.