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The blood system does what?

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  • Transports oxygen and nutrients to the body and cells

- transports carbon dioxide and other waste away from the body cells

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What does blood consist of?

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plasma, formed elements, and cells of different types

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Plasma

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  • yellow or straw-colored fluid
  • 90% water
  • contains electrolytes, proteins, fats, glucose, bilirubin, and gases
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What are the plasma proteins?

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albumins
globulins
fibrinogen

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What is the production of formed elements in the blood?

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hemopoiesis

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what are hemocytoblasts?

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undifferentiated and unspecialized stem cells–3 types

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what are the 3 types of mature cells found in the blood?

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erythrocytes, leukocytes and thrombocytes

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what is the main component of the red blood cell

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hemoglobin

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what does hemoglobin consist of?

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heme and globin

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what is oxyhemoglobin?

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  • the name given after oxygen has bonded with hemoglobin
  • gives the red color to blood
  • is formed when blood circulates through the lungs
  • is most of the oxygen transported to the body cells
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what is the primary function of the RBC?

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transport oxygen to the cells of the body

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What occurs once oxygen is released into the cells?

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the RBC absorbs carbon dioxide for return to the lungs to be released and more oxygen is picked up

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what is the normal range for erythrocytes for an adult?

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4.5-6 million per cubic millimeter of blood (they are the most numerous formed elements in the blood

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What are the 2 categories and 5 types of leukocytes?

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  • granulocytes —–neutrophil, eosinophil, basophil,

- agranulocytes—monocytes and lymphocytes

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What are trhombocytes essential for?

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coaggulation

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what is an antigen?

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(or called an agglutinogen) is a substance present on the RBC that can stimulate the body to make antibodies that will then react in some way with the anitgen

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why must donor blood types be matched?

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at times the antigen-antibody combination will result in agglutination of the RBCs if compatible blood types are not used

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What are the blood group types?

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A
B
AB
O

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What is present in A blood type?
B blood types?
AB blood type?
O blood type?

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  • A antigens on the RBCs; Anti-B antibodies
  • B antigens on the RBCs; Anti-A antibodies
  • A and B antigens on the RBCs; No antibodies present
  • neither A or B antigens on the RBCs; Both A and B antibodies present
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What is a donor

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a person who gives blood

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What is a recipient?

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a person who receives blood

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What blood type is the universal donor?

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O

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What blood type is the universal recipient?

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AB

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what is cross-matching?

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mixing the donor blood with the recipient blood and observing the mixture for agglutination

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What is the Rh factor?

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(first studied in rhesus monkeys) an antigen found on the RBC surface

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What does Rh positive (Rh+) mean?

What does Rh negative (Rh-) mean?

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  • they have the Rh factor present on their RBC

- they DO NOT have the RH factor present

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What are the two major concerns regarding the Rh factor?

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  1. if an Rh- individual is exposed to Rh+ blood through a transfusion, the Rh- person will develop anti-Rh antibodies that will cause agglutination the second time they receive a transfusion
  2. if an Rh- woman gives birth to a Rh+ baby, and their blood mixes, the Rh- mother’s body will develop anti-Rh antibodies that will cause problems with future pregnancies (those antibodies will attack and kill the fetus blood cells)
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How is the Rh factor risk will pregnancy controlled?

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the mother is given an injection of RhoGam after the birth to stop the body from developing the anti-Rh antibodies

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What are the steps of blood clotting?

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  1. there is an injury to a vessel that creates a roughened area in the vessel
  2. some of the blood platelets disintegrates as they flow over the rough spot and release thromboplastin
  3. the thromboplastin converts prothrombin into thrombin int he presence of calcium ions and clotting factors
  4. the thrombin converts fibrinogen into fibrin in the presence of calcium ions which forms a mesh that adheres to the tissue and forms the clot.
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What is osmosis?

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Because of the abundance of albumins in the blood, they attract water into the vessels through the capillaries…the fluid flows from a lesser concentration of solute to a greater concentration of solute and the balance between the fluid in the blood and the fluid in the interstitial tissues is maintained (it will not leak out into the surrounding tissues)

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What are the different types of anemia discussed?

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  • aplastic anemia
  • hemolytic anemia
  • iron deficiency anemia
  • pernicious anemia
  • sickle cell anemia
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aplastic anemia

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  • also called bone marrow depression anemia

- characterized by pancytopenia (an inadequacy of the formed blood elements (RBCs, WBCs, Platelets)

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hemolytic anemia

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-extreme reduction in circulating RBCs due to their destruction

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iron deficiency anemia

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  • a deficiency of hemoglobin level due to a lack of iron in the body; there is a greater demand on stored iron than can be supplied by the body
  • additional symptoms: brittle spoon-shaped nails, crack of the mouth (cheilosis), sore tongue, and pica
  • MOST COMMON type of anemia
  • can occur from chronic blood loss
  • common in older adults
  • treatment includes more iron
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pernicious anemia

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  • a deficiency of mature RBCs and the formation and circulation of megaloblasts with marked poikilocytosis and anisocytosis
  • occurs because of inadequate absorption of B12 which is necessary for the proper maturation of RBCs
  • occurs in people over 60 and believed to be an autoimmune response
  • sore tongue is common symptom
  • bilirubin levels can elevate as a result causing jaundiced skin
  • treatment is B12 for life
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sickle cell anemia

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  • chronic hereditary form of hemolytic anemia where RBCs become shaped like a crescent in the presence of low oxygen concentration
  • the crescent-shaped RBCs clump, forming thromboses, which occlude small blood vessels and cause areas of infarction, creating a lot of pain in hands, feet and abdominal cavity
  • the cells get back their original shape when oxygen is introduced
  • the back and forth shape changing weakens the RBCs and leads to hemolysis
  • inherited by the presence of one gene (sickle cell trait) or two genes (sickle cell disease)
  • mostly among African Americans
  • complications include:heart murmurs, congestive heart failure, enlarged liver, jaundice, gallstones, reduced urine concentration, hematuria, osteomyelitis, lower extremity ulcers, and problems with eyes
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acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)

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predominated by immature granulocytes

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acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)

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predominated by immature lymphocytes; mostly in children and adolescents

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chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

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immature and mature granulocytes existing in the bloodstream and bone marrow

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chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

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predominated by exceptional amount of lymphocytes found in the spleen, bone marrow, and lymph nodes that are abnormal, small, and mature

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leukemia symptoms and treatments

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  • similar in all because bone marrow produces large numbers of nonfunctioning leukocytes and decreased production of platelets and RBCs
  • decreased leukocytes: nail and skin infections, fever, throat and mouth ulcers, pneumonia, cystitis, and septicemia
  • decreased RBCs:fatigue, lethargy, rapid pulse, difficult breathing
  • decrease platelets: petechiae, epistaxis, hematuria, bruising, hemtomas, and scleral or retinal hemorrhage
  • chemotherapy, radiation, and bone marrow transplant
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idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

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  • a disorder where antibodies are made by the individual that destroys his or her own platelets
  • cause of prolonged bleeding time is unknown
  • corticosteroids are administered and many require removal of the spleen to stop platelet destruction
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bleeding time

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measurement of the time required for bleeding to stop

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blood transfusion

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and administration of blood or blood component to an individual to replace blood lost through surgery, trauma or disease

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bone marrow biopsy

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  • the microscopic exam of bone marrow tissue which fully evaluates hematopoiesis by revealing the number, shape, and size of the RBCs and WBCs and platelet precursors
  • obtained through aspiration or surgical removal
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bone marrow transplant

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after receiving an intravenous infusion of aggressive chemotherapy or total-body irradiation to destroy all malignant cells and to inactivate the immune system, the marrow cells are infused intravenously into the recipient

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complete blood cell count

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  • CBC

- Incudes: RBC count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, RBC indices, WBC count, WBC differential, Blood smear, and platelet count

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hemoglobin test

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concentration measurement of the hemoglobin in the peripheral blood

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partial thromboplastin time

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  • PTT
  • a blood test used to evaluate the common pathway and system of clot formation within the body
  • assesses various blood clotting factors
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platelet count

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the count of platelets per cubic millimeter of blood

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red blood cell count

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  • RBC

- the measurement of the circulation number of RBCs in 1mm3 of peripheral blood

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Schilling test

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a diagnostic analysis for pernicious anemia

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white blood cell count

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measurement of the circulation number of WBCs in 1mm3 of peripheral blood

54
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lymphatic system consists of what?

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lymphatic vessels, fluid, nodes and lymphatic organs-spleen, tonsils, and thymus

55
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how do lymphatic vessels differ from the vessels of the cardiovascular system?

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they do not form a closed circuit, instead they originate in the intercellular spaces of the soft tissues

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what are the two most important functions of the lymphatic system?

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  1. to produce anitbodies and lymphocytes that are important to immunity
  2. to maintain a balance of fluid in the internal environment
    - it is an important part of the immune system
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lymphatic capillaries

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  • originate in the tissue spaces as blind-sacs because the accumulation of fluid within the tissue spaces would cause edema
  • transport lymph into lymphatic vessels
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lymphatic vessels

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  • have valves to prevent the backward flow of fluid
  • transport fluid in only one direction, away from tissues, toward the thoracic cavity
  • they merge to form lymphatic ducts
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lymphatic ducts

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the right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct

60
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lymph from where drains into the right lymphatic duct

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drainage from the right side of the head and neck, the right upper extremity, and the right side of the chest and empties into the right subclavian vein

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lymph from where drains into the thoracic duct

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remaining regions of the body which empties into the left subclavian vein

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where are the major concentration of lymph nodes in the body?

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  1. cervical lymph nodes
  2. submandibular lymph nodes
  3. axillary lymph nodes
  4. inguinal lymph nodes
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what two processes occur when lymph passes through the stationary lymph nodes?

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  • old dead cells and bacteria present in the lymph are filtered out
  • phagocytes engulf and destroy the bacteria
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thymus

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  • located in the mediastinum near the middle of the chest just beneath the sternum
  • it secretes a hormone called thymosin which stimulates the red bone marrow to produce T lymphocytes (T cells)
  • it completes most of its essential work during childhood
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spleen

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  • located left upper quadrant, just below the diaphragm, behind the stomach
  • largest lymphatic organ
  • plays an important role in immunity by filtering blood
  • macrophages of the spleen remove pathogens from circulating blood, remove old dead red cells and forming bile from their breakdown
  • serves as a storage reservoir for blood
  • can release blood back into circulation during hemorrhage emergencies
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what are the two types of acquired immunity?

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passive acquired immunity

active acquired immunity

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passive acquired immunity

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acquired artificially by injecting antibodies from the blood of another person or animal into a person’s body to protect him or her

  • this immunity is immediate but short lived (about 2 weeks)
  • example: gamma globulin to individuals who have been exposed to measles or infectious hepatitis
  • example: passage of mother’s immunity through birth
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active acquired immunity

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-either acquired naturally as a result of having the disease or artificially inoculated with a vaccine to develop antibodies for future interactions with the disease

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artificial acquired immunity

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a person receives a vaccine to stimulate formation of antibodies to the disease

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immune reaction (immune response)

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a defense of the body that produces antibodies to destroy invading antigens and malignancies

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the 2 types of immune responses?

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humoral immune response

cell-mediated immune response

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humoral immune response

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B lymphocytes come in contact with antigens and produce antibodies known as immunoglobulins

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cell-mediated immune response

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  • after the T cells mature in the thymus and go circulating, they come in contact with specific invading antigens, multiply rapidly and engulf and digest the antigen
  • the multiplied cells are called memory cells and remain in circulation for many years
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autoimmune disorder

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  • when something happens to the immune system causing it to function abnormally; the body forms antibodies that react against its own tissues
  • there are two categories: the collagen diseases (SLE, scleroderma & rheumatoid arthritis) and the autoimmune hemolytic disorders (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and acquired hemolytic anemia)
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a local reaction

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one that occurs at the site where treatment or medication was administered

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systemic reaction

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one that evidenced by generalized body symptoms such as runny nose, itchy eyes, hives, and rashes

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most common cause of anaphylactic shock?

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penicillian

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CT scan

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CAT scan; a collection of X-ray images taken from various angles following injection of a contract medium

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systemic lupus erythrocytosis

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(SLE) inflammatory connective tissue disease, chronic, where immune complexes are formed form the reaction of SLE autoantibodies and their corresponding antigens; the complexes are deposited in the connective tissues of lymphatic vessels, blood vessels, and other tissues

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