IMMUNE DISORDER Flashcards
Exam 2
Innate and adaptive immune responses provide 3 lines of defense against unwanted antigens
What are they?
- Innate (natural) immunity
- Inflammatory response
- Acquired (adaptive) immunity
What is included in the inflammatory response?
Interferon (IFN)
Complement
Phagocytosis
IMMUNE FUNCTION PHYSIOLOGY:
Innate immune response (1st line defense)
Physical and mechanical barriers
Biochemical barriers
IMMUNE FUNCTION PHYSIOLOGY:
Inflammatory response (2nd line defense)
Acute cellular injury
Active Immunity
Antibodies or T-Cells produced after natural exposure (illness) or vaccination
IMMUNE FUNCTION PHYSIOLOGY:
Adaptive Immunity (3rd line of defense)
Two types of immunity
- Active Immunity
- Passive Immunity
IMMUNE FUNCTION PHYSIOLOGY
Initiation of the inflammatory response
includes;
Vasodilation with increased capillary permeability
Increases blood flow and leukocyte movement
IMMUNE FUNCTION PHYSIOLOGY:
Adaptive Immunity (3rd line of defense)
includes what?
Cellular response (T-Lymphocytes)
Humoral response (B-Lymphocytes)
Passive Immunity
Preformed T Lymphocytes or antibodies are transferred from one individual to another (e.g. newborn from mother)
Components of the Immune System include:
Lymphatic System
Primary Lymphoid Organs
Secondary Lymphoid Organs
Cells & Proteins
What is included in the lymphatic system
Lymphatic vessels and collecting ducts
Primary Lymphoid Organs
Bone Marrow
Thymus
Secondary Lymphoid Organs
Spleen
Lymph nodes
Tonsils
Adenoids
Peyer’s patches
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM includes:
History
Physical examination
Inspection
Auscultation
Palpation and percussion
Diagnostic studies to evaluate state of an individual’s immune competence?
Blood tests
Skin tests
Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
Radiological imaging
Immune deficiencies- 2 types
- Primary
- Secondary
AGE-RELATED CHANGES-The aging immune system
Decreased immunological function; less efficient immune responses
Increased production of autoantibodies
Decline in immune response; malignant cells not destroyed as quickly
Decreased immunological function; less efficient immune responses
leads to what?
Increased infections especially secondary infections
Increased production of autoantibodies
Increased autoimmune disorders
Decline in immune response; malignant cells not destroyed as quickly
Increased cancer incidence
What is the most common form of arthritis
OSTEOARTHRITIS
Osteoarthritis- affects how many people
Affecting almost 27 million people
What is the leading cause of chronic disability?
OSTEOARTHRITIS
OSTEOARTHRITIS- pathophysiology
Affects joint as a whole
OSTEOARTHRITIS- affects what kind of joints?
Usually affect weight bearing joints, knees, hips joints, hand, shoulders
OSTEOARTHRITIS- who is most at risk?
Risk- anyone over 50;
usually females more;
individuals obese;
any occupation that causes repetitive movements (occupational hazards)
OSTEOARTHRITIS : What are symptoms?
the joints will be very tender
might be swelling
decreased range of motion
might be a deformity present
OSTEOARTHRITIS : Management
Diagnosis
Laboratory testing not necessary to confirm diagnosis
Radiographical evidence
OSTEOARTHRITIS: What would lab testing be used for?
To rule out other forms of arthritis