Test 4 Review
Intro to immune system What is the role of the immune system?
Intro to immune system What are some problems that may arise with immunity?
Intro to immune system What is the difference between innate v. adaptive immunity?
Intro to immune system What are some ways the innate system protects the body?
Intro to immunity If microbes pass through the barriers of the innate immune system what cells come to the rescue?
Intro to immune system What are some shortcomings of the innate immune system?
Intro to immune system Describe some key features of the adaptive immune system
Intro to immune system What are the 2 types of adaptive immunity and their functions?
Intro to immune system Which cell is responsible for ingesting and destroying microbes?
Intro to immune system What is the importance of cytokines?
Intro to immune system What is the difference between primary and secondary lymphoid organs?
Intro to immune system What is flow cytometry and what does it measure?
Antigen-Antibody What are the 2 different parts of an antibody?
Antibody structure Heavy Chain Variable region Constant region Light chain Antibody structure
Antigen-Antibody What are the 4 functions of an antibody?
Antibody functions There are 4 main functions of antibodies: Neutralization Opsonization Agglutination Complement
Detection techniques You should know RT-PCR, Northern blot, Western blot, Southernblot, ELISA