immuno #3.txt

Is memory generated in the innate system?

No
How does GI bacteria help our innate immune system?

Competes with foreign bacteria
What does our innate immune system utilize to recognize foreing particles?

Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs)
Is memory developed with the Adaptive immune system?

Yes
What are the two types of adaptive immunity?
- Humoral: antibody mediated
- Cell-mediated: T-cell mediated
What does humoral immunity specifically attack?
- Extracellular microbes
- Microbial toxins
What does cell-mediated immunity specifically attack?
- Intracellular microbes
- Tumors
What can be transferred in serum, Humoral or cell-mediated immunity?

Humoral
Are NK cells and granulocytes part of the innate or adaptive immunity system?

Innate
What are Defensins?

Cationic antibacterial peptides
What is the difference b/t alpha and beta defensins?
- Alpha: found in small intestine
- Beta: found on epithelial cells

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immuno #3

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