Chapter 3- Immunity and Abnormal Responses Flashcards
1
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What is the purpose of the immune system?
A
It is a specific defense, responding to particular substances, cells, toxins, or proteins, which are perceived as foreign to the body.
2
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What is self and non-self?
A
How the immune system reacts to self cells and foreign cells.
3
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What are antigens?
A
Material recognized by the immune system as foreign.
4
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What are antibodies?
A
specialized lymphocytes specific for an antigen.
5
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What are immunoglobulins?
A
antibodies that circulate as part of serum proteins-derived from B lymphocytes or B-cells.
6
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What are the types of acquired Immunity?
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Natural Active, Artificial Active, Natural Passive, Artificial Passive
7
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What is AIDS?
A
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
8
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What is HIV?
A
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
