Chapter 38

Question 1

Substance that causes manifestations of allergy

Answer 1

Allergen

Question 2

Inappropriate and often harmful immune system response to substances that are normally harmless

Answer 2

Allergy

Question 3

Rapid clinical response to an immediate immunologic reaction between a specific antigen and antibody

Answer 3

Anaphylaxis

Question 4

Condition characterized by urticaria and diffuse swelling of the deeper layers of the skin (i.e. angioedema)

Answer 4

Angioneurotic edema

Question 5

protein substance developed by the body in response to and interacting with a specific antigen

Answer 5

Antibody

Question 6

Substance that induces the production of antibodies

Answer 6

Antigen

Question 7

Medication that opposes the action of a histamine

Answer 7

Antihistamine

Question 8

Type 1 hypersensitivity involving inflammation of the skin evidenced by itching, redness, and a variety of skin lesions.

Answer 8

Atopic Dermatitis

Question 9

Term often used to describe immunoglobulin E-mediated diseases (i.e. atopic dermatitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis) within a genetic component

Answer 9

Atopy

Question 10

Cells that are important in producing circulating antibodies

Answer 10

B Lymphocytes

Question 11

A substance that stimulates nerve fibers and causes pain

Answer 11

Bradykinin

Question 12

Granular Leukocyte

Answer 12

Eosinophil

Question 13

Diffuse redness of the skin

Answer 13

Erythema

Question 14

Incomplete antigen

Answer 14

Hapten

Question 15

Substance in the body that causes increased gastric secretion, dilation of capillaries, and constriction of the bronchial smooth muscle

Answer 15

Histamine

Question 16

Abnormal heightened reaction to a stimulus of any kind

Answer 16

Hypersensitivity

Question 17

A family of closely related proteins capable of acting as antibodies

Answer 17

Immunoglobulins

Question 18

A group of chemical mediators that initiate the inflammatory response

Answer 18

Leukotrines

Question 19

Connective tissue cells that contain heparin and histamines in their granules

Answer 19

Mast Cells

Question 20

Unsaturated fatty acids that have a wide assortment of biologic activity

Answer 20

Prostaglandins

Question 21

Inflammation of the nasal mucosa

Answer 21

Rhinitis

Question 22

Chemical mediator that acts as a potent vasoconstrictor and bronchoconstrictor

Answer 22

Serotonin

Question 23

Cells that can cause a graft rejection, kill foreign cells, or suppress production of antibodies

Answer 23

T Lymphocytes

Question 24

Hives

Answer 24

Urticaria