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8/23 REVIEW Flashcards

1
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what is innate immunity

A

1st defense - skin barrier not memory based

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2
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Which immunity has memory

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Acquired

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3
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Source of passive immunity

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Breastmilk

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4
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Main role of phagocytosis

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Ingest pathogens

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5
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What triggers inflammation

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Exercise
Intense exercise, suppresses immune system

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6
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Common symptom of CFS ( chronic fatigue syndrome )

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Overwhelming fatigue, six months or more

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7
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True or false antibiotics treat viral infections

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False kill bacteria not viruses
And in N like penicillin

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8
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Which microorganism causes Lyme disease

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Bacterium

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9
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What is the main symptom of c-diff?

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Diarrhea
Ill and fever

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10
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Which hepatitis type is known as a traveler virus

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Have A - naturally recover
Transmitted via contaminated food and water

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11
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What is the mode of transmission for influenza?

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Droplet

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12
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Which virus causes chickenpox

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Varicella - zoster

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13
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What is the main symptom of mononucleosis?

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Fatigue

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14
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Which bacteria causes strep throat

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Streptococcus bacteria - pharyngitis

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15
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What is the main transmission route c-diff

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Fecal oral - physical contact
Always wash hands

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16
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Which virus is known as the kissing disease

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Mononucleosis
Epstein-Barr virus

17
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What is the primary symptom of West Nile virus?

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Fever

18
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True or false hepatitis C has a virus

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False-blood-borne pathogen always changing so there’s no vaccine

19
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Which bacteria causes pneumonia

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Streptococcus pneumonia

20
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What does SLE stand for?

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Systemic lupus erythematous

21
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What is a key of fibromyalgia?

A

Tender points
Pain at joints

22
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What worsens SLE skin lesions

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Sunlight and cosmetics

23
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Which form of lupus affects only the skin

A

Discord lupus erythematosus

24
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True or false fibromyalgia is a pain symptom

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True

25
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What is a common symptom of SLE?

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Butterfly rash

26
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True or false SLE is considered an auto immune system

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True

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