AH 3121 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Microorganism, Streptococcus, Kinin

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Macrophages are primary phagocytic cells located in tissues. The principle function of the immune system is defense against microbial infection. T cells are lymphocytes that originate in the bone marrow and develop in the thymus. Eosinophils are seen in increased numbers in parasitic infections. The spleen is an encapsulated organ where degenerating red blood cells are destroyed. Temporary immunity is passed to a non-immune individual through passive immunity. Natural killer cells are a type of lymphocyte that release ifn-gamma and recognize host cells altered by infection; they are not part of adaptive immune response. T cells can be differentiated from b cells by the presence cd4 or cd8 surface markers. The adaptive immune system functions in development of memory for subsequent exposures. The thymus serves as an incubator for t cell maturation and education. Alveolar macrophages are found in the lungs. Microglia can be found in the central nervous system. Eosinophils help to prevent spread of excess inflammation.

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