Hypersensitivity reactions

Question 1

Alternative name for a Type 1 hypersensitivity

Answer 1

Allergy

Question 2

Type 1 hypersensitivity mediator

Answer 2

IgE

Question 3

Give examples of Type 1 hypersensitivity disorders

Answer 3

Atopy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis

Question 4

Alternative name for a Type 2 hypersensitivity

Answer 4

Cytotoxic, antibody mediated

Question 5

Type 2 hypersensitivity mediator

Answer 5

IgM or IgG
Complement
MAC

Question 6

Give examples of Type 2 hypersensitivity disorders

Answer 6

Goodpasture’s syndrome
Myasthenia gravis
Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
Thrombocytopenia

Question 7

Alternative name for a Type 3 hypersensitivity

Answer 7

Immune complex disease

Question 8

Type 3 hypersensitivity mediator

Answer 8

IgG
Complement
Neutrophils

Question 9

Give examples of Type 3 hypersensitivity disorders

Answer 9

Reactive arthritis
Lupus (SLE)
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Question 10

Alternative name for a Type 4 hypersensitivity

Answer 10

Delayed type hypersensitiivity

Question 11

Type 4 hypersensitivity mediator

Answer 11

T-cells

Question 12

Give examples of Type 4 hypersensitivity disorders

Answer 12

Contact dermatitis
Rheumatoid arthritis
MS
Coeliac
Transplant rejection