HUMB1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: B-Cell Receptor, Antigen, Phagocyte

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Immunity: ability to resist damage from foreign substances and internal threats, can distinguish between self and non-self . External micro-organisms e. g. bacteria, virus, fungi, toxins. Adaptive or specific immunity: innate and adaptive immunity are fully integrated in the body. Innate immune system: non-specific defence, present at birth, each time body is exposed to a substance, response is the same (i. e. has no memory, provides immediate protection from pathogens & antigen, first line of defence are external features. Physical barriers - prevent entry or remove microbes: skin, mucous esp. respiratory passageways, saliva-breaks down, tears-contain antibacterial factors, acid in stomach, urinary tract, vagina-kills bacteria, urine flushes urinary passageways-removes, cilia in respiratory tract, coughing and sneezing-trap bacteria. Chemical mediators promote phagocytosis & inflammation: promote inflammation. Cause vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, attract white blood cells, stimulate phagocytosis: cytokines. Secreted by one cell, and stimulates a neighbouring cell to respond.

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