Abnormalities Of The Immune System Flashcards
1
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What is hypersensitivity?
A
An immune reaction which is capable of producing tissue damage to the host called an allergy
2
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What is anaphylaxis hypersensitivity?
A
Reaction that occurs within a few mins such as pollen latex penicillin
3
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What is autoimmunity?
A
Disorder of the body’s defence mechanisms when antibodies are produced against certain components of its own tissues
4
Q
What is autoimmune disease?
A
Overactive immune response
The body attacks its own cells the immune system mistakes some part of the body as a pathogen and attacks it
5
Q
What are autoimmune disorders?
A
Sjogren’s syndrome
Crohn’s disease
Ulcerative colitis
Psorasis
6
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What is the treatment for autoimmune diseases?
A
Immunosuppression - medication that decreases immune response
