Ch 16 Disorders in Immunity Flashcards
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What is hyposensitivity
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An under reaction
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Cancer is ____ of immune dysfunction
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Both a cause and effect
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What is primary immunodeficiency
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Present at birth. Example: bubble boy
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What is secondary immunodeficiency
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Acquired after birth. Example: AIDS
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Explain hypersensitivities
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Series of reactions in which damage occurs as a result of a previously immunized state. Misdirected response. Over reaction
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What is an allergy
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Type I hypersensitivity, exaggerated response manifested by inflammation
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What is anaphylaxis
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Systemic, sometimes fatal reaction that involves airway obstruction and circulatory collapse
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What is the name of the chemical associated with allergic reactions
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Histamine
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Hypersensitivities are divided into _____ types
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