immunity

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immunity definition

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a physiologic process that provides an individual with protection or defense from disease

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responds to threats on an individualized basis

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immunity

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produced by prior exposure or antibody production

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acquired immunity

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genetically determined, no prior exposure

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innate immunity

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produced by antibodies that develop in response to antigens

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active immunity

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produced by transfer of antibodies from another person

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passive immunity

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develops after exposure to antigens in the environment

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naturally acquired immunity

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develops after administration of antigen to prevent disease

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induced active immunity

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conferred by administration of antibodies to combat infection

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induced passive immunity

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conferred by the transfer of maternal antibodies across the placenta or in breast milk

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natural passive immunity

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good ________ can influence immunity positively

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nutrition

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5 attributes of immunity

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normal WBC & differential counts
neg. bacterial and viral cultures
soft non-tender lymph nodes
recognition of self
recognition of foreign proteins

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what is an antigen

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proteins that induce an immune response when they enter the body

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_______ can be found in microorganisms, vaccines, transplanted organs, allergens

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antigens

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inflammation is-

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the cellular response to injury, infection, or irritation

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inflammatory response is a -

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non-specific response to something that is harmful to the body

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________ plays a role in many chronic diseases

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inflammation

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allergic response is-

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a hypersensitive immune reaction to a substance that normally is harmless or would not cause an immune response to everyone

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Iron, zinc, copper, selenium, and vitamins are all -

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micronutrients

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stimulates production, function, and movement of leukocytes

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Vitamin C

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limits inflammatory response promoted by specific T cell types

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Vitamin D

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helps maintain the structural and functional integrity of mucosal cells in innate barriers

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Vitamin A

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antioxidant and protects the integrity of cell membranes

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Vitamin E

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helps regulate inflammation

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B6

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facilitates production of T lymphocytes

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B12

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Maintains innate immunity and has roles in cell immunity

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folate

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maintains skin and mucosal membrane integrity

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zinc

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forms highly toxic hydroxyl radicals involved in killing bacteria

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iron

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antimicrobial properties; has roles in both T cell proliferation, antibody production, and cellular immunity

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copper

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involved in T lymphocyte proliferation, humoral system and immunoglobulin production

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selenium

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compromised immune function leads to -

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increased risk of infection

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stress hormone that suppresses the immune system

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Corticosteroids

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stress can result in decreased _______

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T cells

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exercise increases _______ and lowers ________

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T-cells, inflammation

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in older adults ______ respond less quickly to antigens

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t-cells

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nursing interventions -5

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nutrition
hygiene
immunization
adequate rest and exercise
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