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Immunity 2 Flashcards

1
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immunity acquired through vaccinations or acquiring the actual disease

A

active acquired immunity

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2
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how long does active acquired immunity last

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several years to a lifetime

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3
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temporary immunity from a source outside the body that has an already developed immunity

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passive acquired immunity

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4
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what are 2 examples of passive acquired immunity

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breast milk

synthetic antibody w/ hep B exposure

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5
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immunoglobulin:

body fluids
protects against respiratory/GI/GU infections

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IgA

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6
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immunoglobulin:

blood borne & tissue infections
crosses placenta

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IgG

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7
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immunoglobulin:

intravascular system
1st antibody to respond to bacterial & viral infection

A

IgM

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8
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immunoglobulin:

role unclear

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IgD

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9
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immunoglobulin:

incrased w/ hypersensitivity reaction

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IgE

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10
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which immunoglobulin makes up the majority

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IgG

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11
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where is complement made

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liver

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12
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functions of complement

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defense against bacterial infections
bridges natural & acquired immunity (makes vaccines work)
disposes of immune complexes & biproducts of inflammation

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13
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a drug that modifies the immune system by suppressing antibody production & cellular immunity

biological modifier w/ antiviral & antitumor properties

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interferon

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14
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what is interferon often used to treat

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tumors
MS
hepatitis C

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15
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cells in their truest, simplest form

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stem cells

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16
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what are some foods that promote immunity

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ginger
onions
garlic
anise
cilantro
17
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what are some sources of omega 3 fatty acids

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salmon
canola oil
flax seeds

18
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immune system response can be positively influenced by relaxation & imagery, biofeedback, humor, hypnosis, & conditioning

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psychoneuroimmunologic factors

19
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HIV drugs cause what elimination problem

A

excessive diarrhea

20
Q

which test measures total serum globulins

A

electrophoresis test

21
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does cytokine increase or decrease during a humoral response

A

increase

22
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will C3 & C4 complements be increased or decreased in autoimmune disorders

A

decreased

23
Q

how is an ELISA test performed

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swab inside the mouth

24
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what is the blood test for HIV

A

western blot

25
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which other condition does the western blot test for

A

Lymes

26
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what does CD4 & CD8 ratio show

A

the progression of HIV

27
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what is the purpose of helper & suppressor T cell levels

A

determine which meds are given for HIV treatment

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