Role of eosinophils in vascular mediators release from mast cells: - correct answer
release histamine
Plasma cells produce: - correct answer antibodies
Cytokine needed to help functional helper T cell mature: - correct answer IL-2
(interleukin 2)
Primary immune response antibody is: - correct answer igm
Vaccinations are able to provide protection against certain microorganisms because of:
- correct answer igg protections
Free radicals play a major role in the initiation and progression of which disease? -
correct answer cardiovascular
Type 1 hypersensitivity example: - correct answer urticaria
Type II hypersensitivity example: - correct answer Graves disease
Type III hypersensitivity example: - correct answer Raynaud phenomenon
Type IV hypersensitivity example: - correct answer Posion Ivy
An example of complete absence of T cell immunity: - correct answer Digeorge
syndrome (missing chromosome 22)
An example of congenital immune deficiency: - correct answer Agammaglobulinemia
(without gamma globulin in blood-cant create antibodies)
A state in which the body undergoes an exaggerated immune response to an antigen is
called: - correct answer hypersensitivity
, How are hypersensitivities classified (2 ways)? - correct answer 1.) By source of antigen
that the immune system is attacking (allergy, autoimmunity, alloimmunity)
2.) By mechanism that causes disease (Type I, II, III, IV)
Edema: - correct answer excessive accumulation of fluid within the interstitial spaces
Vasodilation: - correct answer increase in the diameter of blood vessels
What causes vasodilation? - correct answer relaxation of venous smooth muscle in
vessel wall
What serves as the bodes primary defense against parasites and allergic responses? -
correct answer Eosinophils
Immunoglobulins are also known as: - correct answer antibodies
What happens when immunoglobulins are made against your body? - correct answer
and autoimmune disease
Which immunoglobulin is found in the nose, breathing passages, digestive tract, ears,
eyes, and vagina (and in tears, saliva, colostrum and blood)? - correct answer iga
What is the role of iga? - correct answer protect body surfaces that are exposed to
outside foreign substances
Which immunoglobulin is found in all body fluids? - correct answer igg
The only type of antibody that can pass that placenta in a pregnant female to protect her
newborn? - correct answer igg
What is the role of igg? - correct answer Fight against bacterial and viral infections
Which immunoglobulin is found in blood and lymph fluid? - correct answer igm
Which immunoglobulin is the first type of antibody made in response to an infection? -
correct answer igm
Which immunoglobulin is found in lungs, skin, and mucous membranes? - correct
answer ige
Which immunoglobulin responds to allergic reactions, and other foreign substances?
(pollen, fungus, spores, and animal dander) - correct answer ige
Endogenous antigen: - correct answer antigens that have been generated within
previously normal cell metabolism, or because of viral or intracellular bacterial infection
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