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| involves several proteins found in plasma or body fluids |
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| Recurrent viral, fungal and protozoan infections are usually due to decreased- |
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| A male infant age 8 months presents with frequent severe bacterial infections and a strong family history of male relatives who died of severe infections. A likely diagnosis is- |
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| Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency |
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| Severe Combined Immunodeficiency refers to a group of disorders that result from- |
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| disturbance in the development and function of both T-cells and B-cells |
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| congenital condition of immunodeficiency that results from hypoplasia thymus |
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| A congenital disorder that is characterized by inadequate B-cell and T-cell function is- |
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| occur when auto-antibodies develop and begin to destroy the body's own tissues. |
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| Which statement is NOT true of Auto-immune Hemolytic Anemia? |
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| it is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder |
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| Chronic atrophic gastritis resulting in decreased gastric production of HCl and storage of intrinsic factor is found in: |
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| Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura |
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| is an acquired disorder that results from isolated deficiency of platelets |
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| Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
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| can inflame and damage tissue any where in the body |
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| Which statement is not characteristic of RA? |
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| is inherited as an autosomal dominant |
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| The form of Rheumatoid Arthritis that affects children is called- |
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| is an inflammatory disease of the CNS |
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| Acute attacks of multiple sclerosis may be treated with - |
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| primarily affects capillaries, arterioles, and venules |
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| Systemic Necrotizing Vasculitis |
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| can be diagnosed by biopsy demonstrating invasion of leukocytes in blood walls |
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| Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis |
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| is characterized by persistent and recurrent candidal infections of skin, nails, and mucous membranes |
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| Stem cells which produce all cells of the hematopoietic system are initially produced by - |
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| Tingling and numbness in extremities is a common symptom in - |
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| A patient presents with several joints that are red, hot, swollen and acutely tender. The most likely diagnosis is: |
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| An immunocompetent immune system responds appropriately to an antigen and homeostasis is maintained. |
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| Pernicious Anemia is caused by- |
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| the over production of HCl by the gastric mucosa |
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| Cytotoxic T-cells directly destroy virus infected cells and tumor cells by- |
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| Active Immunity results when a person has had previous exposure to a disease or has received an |
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| Immunodeficiency disease can occur in any of the major components of the immune system--B cells, T cells, complement, phagocytes |
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| All immunodeficiency conditions are congenital- |
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| Goodpasture's Syndrome is an autoimmune kidney disease characterized by the presence of antibody against an antigen in the- |
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| The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is difficult because the symptoms are so variable and sporadic. |
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| The fetal liver produces stem cells which produce all cells of the hematopoietic system |
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| B-cells are coated with immunoglobulins giving them the ability to recognize foreign protein and stimulate an antigen-antibody response. |
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| Increased susceptibility to bacterial infections results from B-cell deficiency. |
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| Infection with HIV can be detected by lab test within 5-10 days. |
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| Acquired Hypogammaglobulin is an acquired T-cell deficiency that results in an absence of antibody production. |
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| In Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency the B-cells are not secreting IgA. |
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| Severe Combined Immunodifiency is due to defect in stem cell differentiation into B and T cells |
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| In Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia the atrophy of the gastric mucosa leads to failure of absorption of Vitamins B 6 and Vitamin C. |
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| ITP is an acquired disorder that results from isolated deficiency of platelets. |
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| Systemic Lupus Erthematosus occurs with equal frequency in men and women. |
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| If R A involves the neck, the spinal cord is at risk for damage. |
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| Multiple Sclerosis is an inflammatory disease that attacks the myelin sheath covering nerves in the brain and spinal cord. |
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| Myasthenia Gravis results from scaring of nerve endings at the neuromuscular junction. |
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