Exam 3 - Immune Dysfunction (Grayson's) Flashcards
Select 2. Innate immunity is characterized by being:
A. present only in vertebrates
B. capable of memory and having a specific antigen response
C. having a delayed onset
D. rapid and non-specific
E. requiring no prior exposure
D. rapid and non-specific
E. requiring no prior exposure
Select 2. Innate immunity has:
A. no memory
B. specific antigen response
C. memory activation thru vaccines
D. a response that is always identical
A. no memory
D. a response that is always identical
Non-cellular elements of innate immunity include: select 3
A. macrophages
B. complement
C. acute phase proteins
D. epithelial and mucous membranes
E. B cells and T cells
F. neutrophils
B. complement
C. acute phase proteins
D. epithelial and mucous membranes
Which cellular element of innate immunity has the fastest response?
A. neutrophils
B. macrophages
C. monocytes
D. natural killer cells
A. neutrophils
Which cellular element of innate immunity has a slower but more prolonged response?
A. neutrophils
B. macrophages
C. monocytes
D. natural killer cells
B. macrophages
Complement proteins complement the role of immune cells as part of both innate and adaptive immunity. What do they do specifically?
A. migrate rapidly in bacterial infections and release cytokines
B. protect against parasites
C. augment phagocytes and antibodies by marking pathogens for permanent destruction
D. produce nitric oxide to cause vasodilation
C. augment phagocytes and antibodies by marking pathogens for permanent destruction
Complement proteins are 30+ plasma and cell surface proteins that are produced in the liver. What are they activated by?
A. C1 or C3
B. RBCs
C. Kupffer cells
D. histamine
A. C1 or C3
aka complement-1 or complement-3
Neutrophils are the most numerous of WBCs. Their job is to: select 2.
A. produce NO
B. release cytokines and phagocytize
C. stimulate smooth muscle contraction
D. migrate rapidly in bacterial infections
E. degrade mast cell inflammation
B. release cytokines and phagocytize
D. migrate rapidly in bacterial infections
What is the half-life of neutrophils?
A. 2 hrs
B. 6 hrs
C. 12 hrs
D. 24 hrs
B. 6 hrs - so don’t really last that long b/c sensitive to acidic environments of infection
they breakdown and become purulent exudate (pus)!
This innate immune cell is the largest blood cell and mobilizes just after neutrophils.
A. basophils
B. mast cells
C. monocytes
D. eosinophils
C. Monocytes - which are called macrophages when they circulate to tissue specific areas.
What are the names of monocytes that have circulated to following areas:
- Epidermis
- Liver
- Lungs
- CNS
- Epidermis → Langerhans
- Liver → Kupffer
- Lung → Alveolar cells
- CNS → Microglia
Monocytes/macrophages produce what 2 substances that cause vasodilation and help other immune cells get there?
A. nitric oxide
B. histamine
C. leukotrienes
D. cytokines
A. NO
D. cytokines
unlike neutrophils, monocytes/macrophages persist at sites of chronic infection
What is the least common blood granulocyte?
A. mast cells
B. basophils
C. eosinophils
D. neutrophils
B. basophils
What cells reside in connective tissue close to blood vessels?
A. mast cells
B. basophils
C. eosinophils
D. neutrophils
A. mast cells
Basophils and mast cells express high affinity receptors for IgE. This makes them initiators of hypersensitivity which causes release of what:
A. histamine
B. leukotrienes
C. cytokines
D. prostaglandins
E. interferon
F. all of the above
G. all of the above except E
G. all of the above except E.
so basophils and mast cells cause release of: histamine, leukotrienes, cytokines, and prostaglandins
What cells stimulate smooth muscle cxn and play a major role in allergies, asthma, and eczema?
A. eosinophils
B. macrophages
C. mast cells and basophils
D. helper T cells
C. Mast cells and basophils
b/c of their release of histamine, leukotrienes, cytokines, and PGs!
Eosinophils are heavily concentrated in GI mucosa. They are helpful because they: select 2.
A. stimulate smooth muscle contraction
B. produce antibodies
C. protect against parasites
D. degrade mast cell inflammation
C. protect against parasites
D. degrade mast cell inflammation
Adaptive immunity is present only in vertebrates. It also has: select 2.
A. the quickest onset of action
B. memory capability and a specific antigen response
C. a delayed onset of action
D. no memory
B. memory capability and specific antigen response
C. Delayed onset of action
VACCINES can also activate this memory!!
Which cells make up the humoral component of adaptive immunity that produce antibodies?
A. T cells
B. B cells
C. eosinophils
D. basophils
B. B cells = produce antibodies
Antibodies bind to foreign proteins of bacteria, viruses, and tumors!
select all that apply
The cellular components of adaptive immunity include:
A. mast cells
B. cytotoxic t-cells
C. b cells
D. helper t-cells
B. cytotoxic T-cells
D. helper T-cells
T-cells originate in bone marrow and they mature in the:
A. spleen
B. thymus
C. liver
D. thyroid
B. thymus - so ppl with a thymectomy do not have this immune response from T cells!
What do T-cells produce that play a role in chronic inflammation and infection response? select 2.
A. interferon
B. interleukin
C. leukotrienes
D. prostaglandins
A. interferon
B. interleukin
also activate IgE!!!
What is an example of passive immunity? select 2.
A. recombinant vaccines
B. repeat exposures to pathogens
C. IV immunoglobulin therapy
D. maternal IgA antibodies via breast milk
C. IV immunoglobulin therapy
D. Maternal IgA antibodies from breast milk
The primary example of active immunity is:
Vaccines
What is an example of an inadequate immune response?
A. neutropenia
B. asthma
C. seasonal allergies
D. eczema
A. neutropenia
What is an example of excessive or exaggerated (hypersensitivity) immune response?
A. systemic lupus erythematosus
B. asthma
C. rheumatoid arthritis
D. neutropenia
B. asthma
What is required for a hypersensitivity reaction to occur?
A. being born preterm
B. a prior sensitization
C. new medications
D. moving to a new city
B. Prior sensitization (grass, latex, gluten, nuts, medications, etc)
What is the most common source of hypersensitivity rxn?
A. latex
B. nuts
C. grass
D. medications
D. meds - especially muscle relaxers (w/ rocuronium being number #1!)
but also NSAIDs, antibiotics, PPIs
What are examples of a Type I allergic response (aka immediate hypersensitivity)? select 2.
A. angioedema
B. anaphylaxis
C. hemolytic anemia
D. transfusion reaction
A. Angioedema
B. Anaphylaxis
Describe the events that occur during a Type I Allergic Response. (1st exposure and 2nd exposure..)
- 1st exposure: T-Cells stimulate B cells to produce IgE
- 2ⁿᵈ exposure: Released Ca⁺⁺ → histamine, inflammatory mediators, heparin.
(Histamine triggers: bronchostriction, permeability, vasodilation)
select all that apply:
What are common drugs used to prevent the histamine effects of Type I allergic responses?
A. diphenhydramine
B. immunosuppressive agents
C. bronchodilators
D. cromolyn sodium
E. dexamethasone
F. COX pathway inhibitors
A. diphenhydramine (Benadryl) = antihistamines!
C. bronchodilators
D. cromolyn sodium
F. COX pathway inhibitors
What mediates a Type II Allergic Response aka “cytotoxic hypersensitivity?”
A. failure of the immune system to eliminate antibody-antigen complex
B. IgG, IgM and complement
C. IgE
D. monocyte/macrophages
B. Mediated by IgG, IgM, and Complement system → activate B-cells → to produce antibodies.
What are examples of Type II Allergic Responses? select 3.
A. rheumatoid arthritis
B. conjunctivitis
C. hemolytic anemia
D. myasthenia gravis
E. SLE
F. transfusion reactions
C. Hemolytic Anemia
D. Myasthenia Gravis
F. Transfusion Reactions