Exam-N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology
Hypersensitivities Test Questions and Answers
A pathological immune response to an antigen which causes tissue and cellular damage to the
host Correct-What is a hypersensitivity?
4 types; Types 1-4 Correct-How many types of hypersensitivities are there?
It implies an intolerance of our immune system to our own (endogenous) antigens Correct-
What does autoimmunity imply?
Implies the formation of antibodies to foreign antigens (exogenous antigens) Correct-What
does alloimmunity imply?
The pathologic consequence of autoimmunity Correct-What is an Autoimmune Disease?
A pathogen which triggers the immune response Correct-What often precipitates
autoimmune disease?
, Exam-N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology
Hypersensitivities Test Questions and Answers
It then turns against our own antigens Correct-What happens to the immune response
that was initiated against the pathogen?
The pathologic consequence of alloimmunity Correct-What is alloimmune disease?
An immediate hypersensitivity response to an environmental allergen Correct-What it
Type I hypersensitivity?
Allergies to food, medication, pollen, etc. Correct-What are most Type I hypersensitivity
reactions attributed to?
Minutes to hours from time of exposure Correct-How long do Type I hypersensitivity
reactions occur after exposure to the allergen?
Antibody IgE Correct-What does the Type I hypersensitivity pathogenesis begin with?
It binds with the allergen Correct-What does IgE do upon initial exposure to the allergen?
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