Autoantigens - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pathophysiology of type 1 diabetes - -can be genetic or environmental -autoantigens form insulin producing beta cells that circulate in bloodstream and lymphatics -they then activate helper 1 and 2 t lymphocytes -then activation of macrophages, autoantigens, and b lymphocytes -finale destruction of beta cells with decreased insulin secretion

1. Innate Defense Barriers – •Nonspecific •Immediate response •Distinguish self from nonself •Do not distinguish between pathogens •Include •Skin and mucous membranes •Chemicals 2. Innate Defense Barriers – •Physical and chemical barriers not completely impenetrable. •Additional bloodborne innate defenses include •Inflammatory response •Pyrogens •Interferons •Complement proteins 3. Inflammatory Response – •Vascular reaction. •Triggered by mast...

The nurse is caring for a 9-month-old infant with gluten-induced enteropathy. Which common term for this disorder would the nurse use when discussing the infant's diagnosis with the parents? ~:- celiac disease Which autoantigens are responsible for the development of Crohn's disease? ~:- Crypt epithelial cells Which organism would the nurse explain was responsible for a client's recent diagnosis of malaria? ~:- Sporozoa The nurse explains to the parents of a 6 year old child wi...

A; Animals serve as a reservoir of infection" is the correct answer because Shigella only infects humans while Salmonella is found in many animals. Both have diarrhea as the major symptom. Endotoxin is produced by all gram negative bacteria and exotoxin is only produced by Shigella. A major difference between Salmonella enterica and Shigella infections is that only in salmonellosis can: A. animals serve as a reservoir of infection B. diarrhea become the major symptom C. endotoxin play a ...

Test Bank for Clinical Immunology and Serology a Laboratory Perspective 4th Edition By Christine Dorresteyn Stevens Linda E. miller | Chapter 1-24 | Complete Guide 2023-2024 (Newest Version). Eosinophils are involved in the immune response against: A. viruses. B. intracellular bacteria. C. parasites that cannot be phagocytized. D. extracellular bacteria. ANS: C 2. Which of the following are components of both innate and adaptive immune responses? A. Immunoglobulins B. T helper cells C. ...

Test Bank for Clinical Immunology and Serology a Laboratory Perspective 4th Edition By Christine Dorresteyn Stevens Linda E. miller | Chapter 1-24 Newest Version 2023-2024. Which of the following are components of both innate and adaptive immune responses? A. Immunoglobulins B. T helper cells C. Macrophages D. B cells ANS: C 3. The process by which leukocytes are attracted to a specific area by chemical messengers is called: A. diapedesis. B. degranulation. C. chemotaxis. D. opsonizati...

NR507 Week 7 Quiz Study Guide - 09-02-19 WEEK 7 QUIZ STUDY GUIDE ENDOCRINE • Diabetes Insipidus (DI) o Disorder of posterior pituitary o Insufficiency of ADH leading to polyuria and polydipsia o Nephrogenic DI- caused by inadequate response of renal tubules to ADH (vasopressin) and inability to reabsorb filtered H20 back into the body o Usually acquired but can be genetic o Acquired is r/t disorders and drugs that damage renal tubules- pyelonephritis, amyloidosis, destructive uropathi...

NURS 2207 GI Quiz Newest Questions and Answers (2023 / 2024) (Verified Answers)

Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing Chapter 15 with correct answers What are the 6 links in the change of infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-Link 1 Reservoir Link 2 Causative Agent Link 3 Mode of Transmission Link 4 Portal of Entry Link 5 Susceptible Host Link 6 Portal of Exit What breaks the chain of infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-treatment What are the two types of reservoirs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Animate: people, insects, animals, plants Inanimate: water, soil, medical devices Bacteria - C...

NR507 Week 7 Quiz Study Guide - 09-02-19 WEEK 7 QUIZ STUDY GUIDE ENDOCRINE • Diabetes Insipidus (DI) o Disorder of posterior pituitary o Insufficiency of ADH leading to polyuria and polydipsia o Nephrogenic DI- caused by inadequate response of renal tubules to ADH (vasopressin) and inability to reabsorb filtered H20 back into the body o Usually acquired but can be genetic o Acquired is r/t disorders and drugs that damage renal tubules- pyelonephritis, amyloidosis, destructive uropathi...