40-2 The Immune System

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Introduction

• 1. The immune system fights infection by producing cells that inactivate (DEFEAT!) foreign substances/cells.

A. Nonspecific Defenses

• 1. Nonspecific defenses do not discriminate.

A. Nonspecific Defenses

• 2. Skin is the first line of defense and most important nonspecific defense.

A. Nonspecific Defenses

• 3. The 2nd line of defense is an inflammatory response which occurs in response to injury/infection.

A. Nonspecific Defenses

• 4. Another 2nd line of defense is a fever when the body tries to kill pathogens/fight infection.

B. Specific Defenses

• 1. Immune responses attack specific substances called antigens (viruses, bacteria, etc.)

B. Specific Defenses

• 2. Two types of cells recognize specific antigens:– B Lymphocytes (B Cells)– T Lymphocytes (T Cells)

B. Specific Defenses• 3. B cells provide immunity through body

fluids; this process is called humoral immunity.

B. Specific Defenses

• 4. T cells provide immunity to against pathogens INSIDE the cell; this process is called cell mediated immunity.

B. Specific Defenses• 5. T cells can become– Killer T cells that track down/destroy antigens– Helper T cells that make Memory T cells– Memory T cells that respond if the same antigen

enters the body again.

B. Specific Defenses

• 6. When antigens enter the body, plasma cells release antibodies.

• 7. Antibodies are proteins that recognize/bind to antigens.

Think about it?

• Why would it be difficult to accept an organ transplant???

C. Acquired Immunity

• 1. Vaccinations are a form of acquired immunity where an individual receives a weakened form of the pathogen to produce immunity.

C. Acquired Immunity

• 2. Active immunity is the body's response to a vaccine by making antibodies.

• 3. Passive immunity is when antibodies are injected into the bloodstream.