Auto Immunity Flashcards
1
Q
Basic function of acquired immune system
A
To differentiate between self and non self
2
Q
Auto immunity define
A
Due to genetic disorder, the body attacks self cells
Fails to different between self and non self
3
Q
Acceptance of self cells called
A
Immunological tolerance
4
Q
Rheumatoid arthritis
A
Affects joints
Painful and stiff joints
5
Q
Graves’ disease
A
Basedow disease
Thyroid gland
Antibodies stimulating immunoglobulin has similar effect on TSH
6
Q
Addison disease
A
Adrenal gland
7
Q
Myasthenia gravis
A
Causes paralysis
8
Q
Diabetes mellites type 1
A
Destruction of insulin
Young age
9
Q
Auto immune haemolytic anaemia
A
Destruction of self RBC
10
Q
Multiple sclerosis
A
Destruction of covering of nerves
Beta interferons are used
