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Lecture 15: Immunology - microbial pathogen recognition and eliminaton
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Total cards: 3•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
Where can microbials break through some anatomic barriers?
Back (Answer)
• hair follicle pores 2. cuts
#2
Front (Question)
How do pathogens defend them cells from phagocytosis?
Back (Answer)
• Capsules a. some may be ‘slippery’ - phagocyte can’t get hold b. some may mimic cells of host c. others allow engulfing - but prevent fusion with lysosome
#3
Front (Question)
What are the three types of inteferons?
Back (Answer)
• Type 1: a. IFN-alpha & IFN-beta b. made by most cells c. high arrival frequency • Type 2: a. IFN-gamma b. immunomodulatory function: activating macrophages, NK-T-cells, and T cells to increase MHC-presented antigens • Type 3: a. IFN-lambda b. arrival responses c. epithelial cells