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Saturday, 28 December 2013
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
Christmas holiday homework- due monday 6th Jan
make a glossary of the keywords (some of you may have already started this)
keywords listed below.
Task 2. immunity assessment task
(sheet given last lesson and on the blog posts last week.
Task 3. reading-
read and make notes on cell mediated immunity. You will be making a presentation/ handout/ video about cell mediated immunity in the first lesson back so be prepared! I will ask to see your notes.
Book: Nelson and Thornes
read p 104-106
and complete summary questions on page 106
Book: AS biology (the one on the dynamic learning website) by Bill Inge
read p 103-107
don't do the HIV and Tcells activity
Task 4. exam questions!
I will be putting unit 1 exam questions and markschemes on the blog over the holidays- have a go at the ones for topics you have found more difficult (as indicated by your test and assessment questions throughout term 1 & 2). It is up to you how many you do, but you all need to do at least one! The more you do the better!
Keywords for glossary:
specific defence mechanism
non-specific defence mechanism
physical barriers (mechanical, physical, biological, chemical)
phagocytes
phagocytosis
phagosome
phagolysosome
monocytes
neutrophils
chemotaxis
macrophages
lysosome
vesicle (phagocytic vesicle)
pathogen
pathogenic
lymphocyte
B-cell/ lymphocyte
T-cell/ lymphocyte
- T-helper cells
- T-suppressor cells
- Killer T-cells
- Memory T-cells
humoral response
antibody
monoclonal antibodies (MABs)
antigen
epitope
antigen-binding sites ('sticky ends')
vaccine
histamine
MHC-major histocompatibility complex-protein
endocytosis
exocytosis
inflammation
Monday, 9 December 2013
Immunity Christmas homework
AS AO1 Immunity Homework
Task:
Describe how the body protects itself from infection
grade | A/B | C/D | E/U |
content | You will demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of most of the principles, concepts and facts covered at AS within the digestion part of Unit1. You will have selected relevant information to answer the task. You will have organised and presented information clearly in appropriate forms using appropriate scientific terminology correctly. You will evaluate the models and theories which are found within the subject. | You will show understanding of some fundamental principles and concepts and facts covered at AS. You will select biological knowledge relevant to the particular situation or context and present your ideas clearly and logically. Your response will be generally correct, relevant and logical. | You will demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of the facts beyond GCSE covered at AS. You will include a few simple examples. You will have selected some relevant information to answer the task. You will present information using basic terminology. |
Specification:
· Phagocytosis and the role of lysosomes and lysosomal enzymes in the subsequent destruction of ingested pathogens.
· Definition of antigen and antibody.
· Antibody structure and the formation of an antigen-antibody complex.
· The essential difference between humoral and cellular responses as shown by B cells and T cells.
· The role of plasma cells and memory cells in producing a secondary response.
· The effects of antigenic variability in the influenza virus and other pathogens on immunity.
Summary from mondays lesson- immunity so far!
1st line of defence:
Mechanical, biological, physical and chemical
examples below
Skin
Dry; composed of dead cells containing keratin (protein) – keratin cannot be
digested easily – protective barrier to pathogens; outer layer of cells are shed taking bacteria with them. Microbes can only penetrate when surface is broken; shedding of skin
Sebum (sebaceous glands) contains long chain fatty acids – lowers pH (acidic- pH 5.4) – inhibits growth of microorganisms and viruses
Sweat (sweat glands) – contains lysozyme – digests cell wall of bacteria
Tears – lysozyme and washing action
Gut
Saliva – lysozyme; amylase
HCL acid in stomach – destroys ingested bacteria
Mechanical flushing – due to movement of contents and fibre
Respiratory tract
Mucus (goblet cells) – traps particle and microorganisms
Cilia – sweeps mucus towards throat
Urinary/Reproductive tract
Semen (male) – spermine – antibacterial
Vagina – mucus membrane - acidic (lactic acid)
Urethra – acidic (due to acidic urine); washing action of urine
2nd line of defence:
3rd line of defence:
Immune Response
Body’s reaction to a foreign antigen or pathogen
Antigen
Substances capable of eliciting the immune response (production of antibodies – which are usually proteins – termed immunoglobulins). Any agent (foreign) to which an Ab can bind
Antibody
Immunoglobulin (proteins) produced in response to antigen during the immune response
Agglutinate (clump) pathogens (antigens) – for easier phagocytosis
Coat pathogen – to attract other chemicals (termed complement proteins), that destroy the pathogen
Friday, 6 December 2013
Humoral response notes
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
Immunology glossary- start to build this up throughout the topic
non-specific defence mechanism
physical barriers (mechanical, physical, biological, chemical)
phagocytes
phagocytosis
phagosome
phagolysosome
monocytes
neutrophils
chemotaxis
macrophages
lysosome
vesicle (phagocytic vesicle)
pathogen
pathogenic
lymphocyte
B-cell/ lymphocyte
T-cell/ lymphocyte
- T-helper cells
- T-suppressor cells
- Killer T-cells
- Memory T-cells
humoral response
antibody
monoclonal antibodies (MABs)
antigen
epitope
antigen-binding sites ('sticky ends')
vaccine
histamine
MHC-major histocompatibility complex-protein
endocytosis
exocytosis
inflammation
Dynamic learning- online text book pages to read
Bring in your notes from your reading!