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Chapter 3 The immue system of the older horse Flashcards

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What has led to the increased longevity of horses?

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“Improvements in health care and advancements in science and medicine.”

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What is the challenge associated with increased horse longevity?

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“Increased potential for age-associated diseases.”

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What is aging?

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“A complex phenomenon where the effectiveness of several physiological systems becomes compromised over time.”

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At what chronological age is a horse typically considered old in studies?

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“20 years of age.”

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How do chronological age and biological age differ?

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“Chronological age is the individual’s age in years

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What percentage of the equine population in the UK is 15 years or older?

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“29%.”

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What are the most common clinical conditions in horses 20 years or older?

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“Gastrointestinal

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What is pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID)?

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“A common condition in old horses affecting the pituitary gland

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What factors contribute to the decline in immune function with age?

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“Immunosenescence and inflamm-aging.”

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What is immunosenescence?

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“An age-related decline in immune function.”

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What is inflamm-aging?

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“A chronic

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What changes occur in the innate immune system of aged horses?

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“Generally remains intact

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What changes occur in the adaptive immune system of aged horses?

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“Decline in lymphocyte count

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What are the implications of thymic involution in aged horses?

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“Reduced production and diversity of T cells.”

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How does telomere shortening relate to immunosenescence?

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“Progressive telomere shortening leads to cell senescence and decreased proliferation potential.”

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What are the effects of aging on B cells in horses?

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“Potential decrease in function and response to antigens.”

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What are the common clinical conditions associated with aging in horses?

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“Arthritis

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What are the common infectious diseases in aged horses?

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“Increased susceptibility to bacterial and viral infections due to immune decline.”

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What role does nutrition play in modulating immune function in aged horses?

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“Nutritional interventions can help counteract immunosenescence and inflamm-aging.”

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What dietary compounds are beneficial for the immune system of aged horses?

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“Flavonoids and polyphenolic compounds from blueberries

21
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What was the effect of vitamin E supplementation in aged horses?

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“Improved bacteria-killing ability of immune cells and enhanced humoral immune responses.”

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What are prebiotics and probiotics?

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“Functional foods that modulate the immune system

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What was the result of supplementing aged horses with prebiotic yeast?

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“Reduced inflammation and enhanced immune response to vaccination.”

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What are the main findings regarding inflamm-aging in aged horses?

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“Increased levels of inflammatory cytokines like IL-1b

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How does obesity affect inflamm-aging in aged horses?

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“Increases the frequency of lymphocytes and monocytes producing inflammatory cytokines.”

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What are the effects of inflamm-aging on the lungs of aged horses?

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“Increased frequency of IFN-gamma producing lymphocytes

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What were the results of influenza challenge studies in aged horses?

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“Exacerbated production of pro-inflammatory cytokines post-infection.”

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Why is periodic vaccination important for aged horses?

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“To maintain protective immunity due to reduced antibody production and memory response.”

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What are the effects of chronic inflammation on health?

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“Associated with diseases like atherosclerosis

30
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What cytokines are involved in inflamm-aging?

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“Pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-6

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What is the impact of inflamm-aging on leukocyte telomere length?

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“Accelerated shortening

32
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What study showed the potential of curcuminoids over NSAIDs in reducing inflammation?

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“Siard et al. (2013) study on polyphenolic bioactive compounds.”

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What was the outcome of the study on vitamin E supplementation in aged horses?

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“Enhanced immune responses and improved bacteria-killing ability of immune cells.”

34
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What is the role of cytokine IL-10 in inflamm-aging?

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“Anti-inflammatory cytokine decreased in elderly

35
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What was observed in aged horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction?

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“Increased expression of IL-8 and higher inflammatory activity.”

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What is the significance of the study on prebiotic yeast supplementation?

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“Demonstrated reduced inflammation and enhanced immune response in aged horses.”

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What are the potential benefits of functional foods for aged horses?

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“Enhancing both innate and adaptive immune responses.”

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What is the relationship between chronic inflammation and age-related diseases?

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“Chronic inflammation may contribute to the development and progression of age-related diseases.”

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What are the effects of aging on lymphocyte proliferative responses?

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“Decreased T cell proliferation and reduced immune responses.”

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What is the effect of recombinant interleukin (IL)-2 supplementation in aged horses?

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“Did not significantly improve T cell proliferation

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How does telomere-driven replicative exhaustion affect immune cells?

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“Leads to immunosenescence by causing cell senescence and reducing proliferation.”

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What are the common changes in T cell populations in the elderly?

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“Decreased frequencies of naïve T cells

43
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What was the conclusion of the study on equine influenza vaccination in aged horses?

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“Aged horses had reduced humoral immune response to inactivated influenza virus vaccines.”

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What did the study on rabies vaccination reveal about aged horses?

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“Aged horses mounted an initial response similar to younger horses but did not maintain adequate antibody titers.”

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What was the outcome of the canarypox-vectored influenza vaccine study?

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“Aged horses had pre-existing immunity but showed only slight antibody response enhancement post-vaccination.”

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Why is it important to understand the mechanisms of age-associated immune dysfunction?

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“To provide optimal care for older horses and mitigate the effects of immunosenescence and inflamm-aging.”

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How does the immune system of aged horses differ from younger horses?

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“Aged horses have a decline in both innate and adaptive immune responses

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