Block 4 Flashcards
what does hashimotos effect
decreases thyroid function, gland is enlarged but insufficient production of hypothyroidism
what is graves disease
excessive thyroid function
what does intrinsic factor transport
B12
4 different type diseases
immediate (I,II,III)
delayed (IV)
what are type II,III induced by
antigens that induce IgM and IgG
what is the reaction time for time II,III
2-6 hours
What is Type II
when antibody reacts with antigen on cell surfaces
What does Type II do
damage and death via complement-mediated lysis or antibody-depends cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC)
What is Type III
hypersensitivity mediated by immune complexes and resulting complement activation. Complement elicits localised vasodilation and attracts neutrophils
what is Type IV induced by and its reaction time
proteins, haptens and 1-2 days
what are Type IV transferred by
lymphocytes
what are Type IV effector cells
CD4+ T cells, activated macrophages
what are Type IV secreted mediators
Cytokines: IFN-gamma, TNF
what is inflammation
innate local response to infection or injury
what does inflammation do
destroys or inactivates pathogens, clears area of dead cells, and sets stage for tissue repair