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| An example of a specific immune response |
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| An example of nonspecific defense response |
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bone marrow
lymphoid organs
mononuclear phagocyte system (AKA reticuloendothelial system |
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| Components of the immune system |
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| "Cornerstone" of the immune system. they alone have the ability to recognize foreign substances in the body. |
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| Cells that produce antibodies |
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| Help protect against viral infections |
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| In the process of ___________, macrophages (large cells) engulf and destroy antigens after antibodies have identified them for destruction |
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| It is the only antibody transferred from mother to fetus across the placenta |
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| Stimulates complement activity.abundant in the blood but is not usually present in organs and tissues. |
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| The major component of secretions such as saliva, tears, and bronchial fluids. It is also found in breast milk. |
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| Responsible for immediate-type allergic reactions, including latex allergies. |
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| Believed to function as an antigen receptor. It is present in the blood in very small amounts. |
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| A child with ___________ is at increased risk for latex allergies because the mucous membranes of the bladder and rectum are exposed to latex during frequent examinations and procedures, such as urinary catheterization. |
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| A child with spina bifida is at increased risk for _________ because the mucous membranes of the bladder and rectum are exposed to latex during frequent examinations and procedures, such as urinary catheterization. |
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| cell-mediated immunity is produced by ______ |
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| T cells produce what kind of immunity? |
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| T cells "self" vs "non-self" response. |
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| Cyclosporine is an anti-rejection medication given to organ transplant recipients to neutralize rejection by _________. |
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| T cell growth is stimulated by substances called _____ |
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| Proteins that act as messengers to help regulate some of the functions of the lymphocytes and macrophages during the process of immune response. |
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| basophils and eosinophils |
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| Two types of granular WBCs |
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| monocytes and lymphocytes |
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| Two types of agranular WBCs |
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| These cells develop into cells that produce antibodies |
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| Immunity that involves body fluid |
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| Any foreign substance or molecule entering the body that stimulates an immune response. |
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| a protein substance that the body produces in response to a infection |
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| 5 basic groups of immunoglobulins (antibodies) |
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| produced upon initial exposure to an antigen |
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| Natural Killer Cell (NKC) |
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| slightly larger than B lymphocytes or T cells |
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| antibody transfered from mother to fetus across the placenta |
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| protects mucosal surfaces |
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| they do not require the maturation and education of B and T cells, but are ready to target specific cell as soon as they are produced. |
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| Natural killer cells are called "natural" because: |
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| Gland which is active early in life, but atrophies in puberty. |
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| a macrophage found in the liver sinusoids |
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| a macrophage found in the lungs |
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| Nonspecific defense mechanism |
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| In the scope of immunity, fever is an example of what? |
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| A nonspecific defense mechanism in the stomach |
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| specific defense machanism |
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| The final line of defense against disease |
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| referes to immunity that is inherited or genetic |
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| Immunity attained through natural or artificial sources |
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| naturally acquired active immunity |
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| A child is exposed to chicken pox, develops the disease, then develops immunity to future infection. This is an example of: |
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| Artificially acquired active immunity |
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| A child receives MMR vaccination, and is now immune to measles. This is an example of: |
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| Artificially acquired passive immunity |
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| A client is given a tetanus shot, giving the client the antibody against the disease. This is an example of: |
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| naturally acquired passive immunity |
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| Immunity given to a baby by its mother is an example of: |
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| antibody-mediated immunity |
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| method of changing an antigen, rendering it harmless |
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| Method of antigen destruction: A group of proteins normally present, but inactive in the blood. They become active when exposed to an antigen-antibody complex. |
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| Effects of aging in the immune system. |
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Number of T and B cells decrease
Baseline body temp lowers |
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Which immunoglobulin is found in the blood as well as in the tissues?
a. IgA
b. IgE
c. IgG
d. IgM |
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Which of the following cells have the ability to recognize foreign substances in the body?
a. Erythrocytes
b. Lymphocytes
c. Platelets
d. Plasma cells |
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