Immunity

Question 1

Natural passive

Answer 1

through placenta or through colostrum in breast milk

Question 2

Bone marrow produces

Answer 2

B cells
Natural killer cells
Granulocytes
Immature thymocytes
Rbcs, platelets, etc

Question 3

lymph nodes

Answer 3

filtering system

Question 4

thymus

Answer 4

produce mature T cells

Question 5

spleen

Answer 5

immunological filter of blood

Question 6

natural active

Answer 6

antigens enter body naturally, body produces antibodies

Question 7

artificial passive

Answer 7

preformed antibodies in immune system introduced via injection

Question 8

GER

Answer 8

Occurs due to backflow of stomach contents into esophagus.

Question 9

GERD

Answer 9

chronic & more serious condition that arises from persistent GER

Question 10

diagnostic assessment for GERD

Answer 10

barium swallow
upper endoscopy
pH

Question 11

drug therapy for GERD

Answer 11

antacids: Maalox, Mylanta, Gaviscon
histamine blockers: Pepcid, Zantac
proton pump inhibitors: Prilosec, Nexium, Protonix

Question 12

surgery

Answer 12

Stretta

LNF

Question 13

GERD in infants

Answer 13

spitting up, weight loss, irritability, respiratory problems

Question 14

GERD in children

Answer 14

heartburn, non cardiac chest pain, dysphagia