Ans) Mechanical barriers physically block pathogens from entering the body. The skin is the most important mechanical barrier. In fact, it is the single most important defense the body has.
- Mucous membranes secrete mucus, a slimy substance that traps pathogens. The membranes also have hair-like cilia.
Explain the major responsibility of the spleen with regards to the immune surveillance responses, compared to the major responsibilities of the lymph nodes and the mucosal tissues?
6. Immune responses mediated by memory T/B cells generally produce better, stronger, faster responses than immune responses mediated by naïve T/B cells. Briefly describe three (3) differences between memory T/B cells and naive T/B cells that are responsible for the more effective memory" immune responses. (6 pts) 1. 2. 3.
discuss some examples of altered immune responses.
Describe the barriers, cells, and proteins involved in the different phases of the immune response
Outline the type of immune responses to diphtheria. Innate and/or adaptive?
list the immune responses characterized as specific (aquired) immunity.
. How can innate immune responses be enhanced? Use the table and figure below to discuss this. Also, include direct and indirect ways to enhance the capability of DCs. How can innate immune responses be enhanced?
Briefly describe the adaptive immune responses to the African swine fever virus?
The innate immune system tends to have non-specific responses to pathogens with antimicrobial peptides. However, scientists create antimicrobial compounds which are very target specific. Explain the differences in strategy (specific vs non-specific).
Antigen presenting cells link innate and adaptive immune responses. In the theoretical scenario where phagosomes cannot be formed, phagocytosis is made ineffective. a. Would any cytotoxic T cells activity be observed? Explain in less than 25 words.