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B lymphocytes (B cells) Mature in bone marrow
T lymphocytes (T cells) mature in thymus
Phagocytosis Monocytes responsible for engulfing and destroying foreign bodies and toxins
active immunity Immunologic defenses developed by a persons own body
passive immunity temporary immunity that develops as a result of natural or deliberate exposure to
an antibody
Neutrophils First responders to bacterial infections.
natural immunity Immunity that you are born with
acquired immunity Develops overtime through exposure to specific pathogens or vaccines
Natural immunity involves Physical barriers
Acquired immunity develops Relies on adaptive immune system
Four Stages in Immune Response 1. recognition
2. proliferation
3. response
4. effector
phagocytic immune response WBCs ingest foreign particles and destroy invading agents.
Humoral or antibody immune response Begins with B lymphocytes, which can transform themselves into plasma cells that
manufacture antibodies
complement system Defends body against infection
WBC range 4,500-11,000
, Aides confirmed by Western blot test
viral load test Monitors disease and response to treatment
CD4 count Measures viral load
HIV Stage 3 (AIDS) CD4 T-lymphocytes drop below 200
Pt considered to have AIDS
may qualify for disability
wide range of Sx's
Allergy An inappropriate often harmful response of the immune system to normally
harmless substances
allergic reaction Manifestation of tissue injury resulting from interaction between an antigen and an
antibody.
IgE antibodies Antibodies involved in allergic reactions.
B cells Known as B lymphocytes
T cells (T lymphocytes) Secrete substances that destroy target cells and stimulate macrophages
Chemical mediators (secondary) leukotrienes (asthma), bradykinin, serotonin
Chemical mediators (primary ) -Histamine
-Eosinophil chemotactic factor of anaphylaxis
-Platelet-activating factor
-Prostaglandins
Hypersensitivity abnormal heightened reaction to a stimulus of any kind