Innate And Adaptive Immunity Case Study
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Innate And Adaptive Immunity Case Study 4
Melissa is a 15-year-old high school student. Over the last week,
she had been feeling tired and found it difficult to stay awake in
class. By the time the weekend had arrived, she developed a sore
throat that made it difficult to eat and even drink. Melissa was too
tired to get out of bed, and she said her head ached. On Monday
morning, her mother took her to her doctor. Upon completing the
physical exam, he told Melissa the lymph nodes were enlarged in
her neck and she had a fever. He ordered blood tests and told
Melissa he thought she had mononucleosis, a viral infection
requiring much bed rest.
Innate and adaptive immune defenses work collectively in
destroying invasive microorganisms. What is the interaction
between macrophages and T lymphocytes during the
presentation of antigen?
Melissa’s illness is caused by a virus. Where are type I interferons
produced, and why are they important in combating viral
infections?
Humoral immunity involves the activation of B lymphocytes and
production of antibodies. What are the general mechanisms of
action that make antibodies a key component of an immune
response?
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