Zusammenfassung der Ressource
INTRODUCTION TO IMMUNOLOGY (PART 1)
- 3 COMPONENTS OF IMMUNE SYSTEM
- Cardiovascular
System
- Heart
- Blood vessels
- Basically moves blood throughout the body
- Mononuclear Phagocyte System
- Network of reticular fibres
- Phagocytes (macrophages)
- Cells engulf and destroy the microorganism and harmful substances
- Lymphatic System
- To transport lymph
- Have lymphatic vessels
- Lymph node
- ORGANS OF LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
- Primary lymphoid organ
- Bone marrow
- Thymus
- Secondary lymphoid organ
- Adenoid
- Tonsils
- Lymph nodes
- Spleen
- MALT
- Lymph circulatory system
- Lymphatic vessels
- CELLS OF IMMUNE SYSTEM
- Platelet
- First Line Defense
- Saliva - antibacterial enzymes
- Skin - prevents entry
- Stomach acid - low pH kills harmful microbes
- Tears - antibacterial enzymes
- mucus - traps dirt and microbes
- SECOND LINE : PHYSIOLOGICAL BARRIER
- Create hostile environment for the invaders
- Fever, Inflammation, Phagocytosis, Antimicrobial proteins