Biology 2404             A&P Basics    Immune System            Review Sheet              Dr. Weis

1. Define immunity

2. Define pathogen

3. Regarding red bone marrow :

            a) explain blood cell production

            b) give the function of blood cells

4. Regarding NonSpecific Defenses :

            a) define

            b) Name and define the first line body defenses

            c) Name and define the second line body defenses

5. Regarding Specific Defenses :

            a) define

            b) Name the two divisions

            c) define antigen  and explain the difference between self antigen and foreign antigen

            d) define specificity

            e) define memory

            f) name two hormones involved with control / communication of specific defenses

            g) explain primary and secondary immune responses

6. Regarding the Humoral Immunity :

            a) Name the cells involved with humoral immunity

            b) define clone

            c) give the source and function of plasma cells

            d) define antibody, describe its structure, name the 5 classes and their function

7. Regarding the Cell Mediated Immunity :

            a) Name the cells involved with cell mediated immunity

            b) Give the function of each of these cells

            c) Define antigen presenting cells (APCs)

8. Explain complement activation and name and explain the three end results.

9. Name the four types of acquired (humoral & cellular) immunity and an example of each.

10. Name two aging changes and two problems seen with the immune system.

11. Describe the relationship of the immune system to other body systems.