Immunology Chap 1

A specific immune response (to a specific stimulus), by primarily B cells and T cells, that is capable of being recalled ("memory").

The process of weakening a bacterium or virus, such that it cannot cause disease, but is still capable of producing a specific immune response.

An abnormal specific host reponse to its own ("self") antigens.

The part of the specific immune system that primarily involves T cells and results in the production of cytokines.

The part of the specific immune system that primarily involves B cells (plasma cells) and results in the production of antibodies (immunoglobulins).

Any detectable response to a foreign (or self) antigen, either through innate immunity or adaptive immunity.

The cells, tissues and molecules that are coordinated to produce innate immunity and specific immunity.

Anatomical, cellular and humoral defenses that function in the early stages of host defense in response to foreign substances (antigens).

The ability of the specific immune system to recognize, and respond to, an antigen to which it has responded in the past.

The ability to detect non-self antigens, and respond to them as foreign.

An antigen or antigens that, when introduced into a host, will produce an effective immune response.