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Immune unit Flashcards

1
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keratin

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protein found in the dead layer of skin

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mucus

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thick sticky material that lines digestive and respiratory tract that traps microorganisms

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cilia

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hair-like structures that line respiratory tract to sweep foreign material

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4
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acid

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  • vaginal
  • stomach
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5
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sebum

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oily residue on the skin is toxic to bacteria

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6
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increased temperature

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increases WBC production

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7
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second line of defence: phagocytes

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  • neutrophils and macrophages are responsible for phagocytosis
  • phagocyte breaks foreign particles to form lysosome
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8
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natural killer cell

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type of lymphocyte
- recognize infected cells
- non-selective and cells that kill quickly

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9
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inflammation

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second line of defence

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10
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complement proteins

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circulating proteins in the plasma that enhances antibodies

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11
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what temperature does fever start

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37.5?

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12
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who makes antibodies

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B lymphocytes

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13
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ANTIBODY BINDS ONTO ONE BINDING SITE

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AN ANTIGEN

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14
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T CELLS

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WBC that attack and kill harmful bacteria

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15
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B CELLS

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WBC that makes antibodies

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16
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ANTIBODY: Y SHAPED PROTEIN THAT ATTACHES TO

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ANTIGEN

17
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Peyer’s patches

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clusters of sub epithelial and lymphoid follicles in the intestine

18
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immunocompromised

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  • weakened immune system
19
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  • immunodeficient
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  • you don’t have the proper antigens to fight off
20
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HIV

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  • virus that attacks body immune system
21
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AIDS

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  • acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
22
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Autoimmune

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body attacking itself

23
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multiple sclerosis

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a long-lasting (chronic) disease of the central nervous system

24
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RHEUMATOID ATHRITIS

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chronic autoimmune that affects joints

25
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MYASTHENIA GRAVIS

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A chronic autoimmune disorder in which antibodies destroy the communication

26
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graves’ disease

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an autoimmune disorder that involves overactivity of the thyroid (hyperthyroidism).

27
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Systemic lupus erythromatosus

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is an autoimmune disease. In this disease

28
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hypersensitivity reactions

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  • a set of undesirable reactions produced by the normal immune system often associated with allergies
29
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mast cells and basophils

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histamine

30
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anaphylactic reaction

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a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction

31
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epipen

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  • medical device that has epinephrine to reverse the allergic reaction
32
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ringworm

athlete’s foot

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parasite

related to dirty showers and moist area between toes

33
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thrush of the mouth

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yeast infection on tongue

34
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urinalysis

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  • test of your urine
  • used to detect and manage disorders
  • checking urine
  • urinary tract infection can make urine appear cloudy
  • increased levels of protein in urine
  • your urine is being tested only for a urinalysis, you can eat and drink normally before the test
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healthcare gr 12 (4 decks)

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