Immune System Flashcard

Front

What are antigens?

Back

Proteins on any pathogen that the immune system recognizes as 'foreign' and creates memory cells to combat.

Front

What is Edward Jenner known for in relation to immunization?

Back

Taking fluid from lesions in individuals with cowpox and 'innoculating' others to protect them from smallpox.

Front

Where is the femoral region located?

Back

In the upper leg.

Front

What is another name for zoonotic transmission?

Back

Animal-to-person transmission.

Front

What are the components of the Innate Immune System?

Back

Skin, mucous membranes, and phagocytes/macrophages.

Front

What is the primary function of the immune system?

Back

To protect the body from pathogens and foreign substances.

Front

What is the difference between innate and adaptive immunity?

Back

Innate immunity is the body's first line of defense, providing immediate but non-specific responses, while adaptive immunity develops over time and provides specific responses to pathogens.

Front

What role do memory cells play in the immune response?

Back

Memory cells remember past infections and enable a faster and more effective response upon re-exposure to the same pathogen.

Front

What is the function of phagocytes in the immune system?

Back

Phagocytes engulf and digest pathogens and debris in the body.

Front

What is the significance of mucous membranes in the immune system?

Back

Mucous membranes act as barriers and trap pathogens, preventing them from entering the body.