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Concept of Immunity Flashcards

1
Q

body attacks itself

A

autoimmune

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2
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lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, MS, and scleroderma are examples of this

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autoimmune disorder

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3
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a type of reaction (ex. anaphylaxis)

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hypersensitivity

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4
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over production of immunoglobulins

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gammopathies

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5
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when you are born with an immune deficiency

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primary deficiency

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6
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when you acquire an immune deficiency over your lifetime

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secondary deficiency

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7
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role of the spleen

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regulates RBCs, knocks out bacteria

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8
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what does the bone marrow contain

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lymphoblasts

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9
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types of cells in the thymus

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regulator T cells & effector T cells

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10
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types of regulator T cells

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helper T cells & suppressor T cells

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11
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types of effector T cells

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cytotoxic T cells

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12
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what type of response do T cells have?

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cellular (cell-mediated) response

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13
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T or F, T cells have no memory

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true

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14
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when bone marrow matures it produces:

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B lymphocytes

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15
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what do B lymphocytes produce

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memory cells & plasma cells

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16
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what do plasma cells produce

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antibodies

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17
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what type of response do B cells have?

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humoral

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18
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starts breakdown of RBCs

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spleen

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19
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finishes breakdown of RBCs

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liver

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20
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first line of defense

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phagocytic immune response

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21
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the first thing you get and the last thing you lose

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phagocytic immune response

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22
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immune response controlled by T-lymphocytes

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cellular

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23
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immune response controlled by B-lymphocytes

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humoral (antibody) response

24
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what immune response is brought on by a previous reaction

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humoral

25
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what does it mean when the WBC is normal but the neutrophil count is high?

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start of infection

26
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cells associated with bacteria

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B cells

27
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cells associated with transplant rejections

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T cells

28
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type of immunity is associated with vaccinations or contracting the disease

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active acquired

29
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type of immunity associated with temporary immunity from outside source that has developed their immunity from disease or immunization

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passive acquired

30
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ways to acquire passive immunity

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breastmilk & immunoglobulins

31
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body fluids, protects against respiratory/GI/GU infections (immunoglobulin)

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IgA (15%)

32
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bloodborne and tissue infections, crosses placenta (immunoglobulin)

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IgG (75%)

33
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intravascular system, 1st antibody in response to bacterial and viral infections (immunoglobulin)

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IgM (10%)

34
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role unclear (immunoglobulin)

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IgD (0.2%)

35
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hypersensitivity reactions (immunoglobulin)

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IgE (0.004%)

36
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make vaccinations work

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complements

37
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functions of complements (3)

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  1. defend body against bacterial infections
  2. bridge natural and acquired immunity
  3. dispose of immune complexes and bi-products of inflammation
38
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modify immune system by suppressing antibody production and cellular immunity

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interferon

39
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has antiviral and antitumor properties

A

interferon

40
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have capacity of self renewal

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stem cells

41
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react to self

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autoantibodies

42
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have more autoimmune disorders

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women

43
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foods with high biological value

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milk, eggs, soy, beans

44
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help cells proliferate and help B & T cells mature

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vitamins

45
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deficiency can cause immune issues, cardiac issues, and osteoporosis

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vitamin D

46
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trace elements

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iron, zinc, copper, selenium–found in root vegetables, suppress immune system

47
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examples of omega 3 fatty acids

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cold water fish, canola oil, flax seed, tofu, soybeans

48
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suppress inflammation–food

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omega 3 fatty acids

49
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herbs that increase immunity

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ginseng, thyme, garlic, licorice root, cilantro

50
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veggies that suppress inflammation

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tomatoes & onions

51
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kill all formed elements

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cytotoxic agents

52
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indication of elevated ESR

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active inflammatory process

53
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cytokine is released during what

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a humoral response–has short half life

54
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C-reactive protein is released during what

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inflammatory response

55
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help the body discard immune complexes

A

C3 & C4

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