Immunodeficiency

Question 1

What is inherited genetic defect in the immune system?

Answer 1

Primary immunodeficiency

Question 2

What is loss immune function due to exposure from an external agent?

Answer 2

Secondary (acquired) immunodeficiency

Question 3

What are examples of secondary immunodeficiency?

Answer 3

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Question 4

What cells are a major source of HIV replication and eventually killed by the virus?

Answer 4

CD4 T cells

Question 5

Which bodily fluids can HIV be trasmitted by?

Answer 5

Urine
Rectal fluids
Semen
Blood

Question 6

gp120, gp41, lipid bilayer, and trimer spikes are all components of what?

Answer 6

HIV Retrovirus

Question 7

Antibodies are important in tackling HIV, what part of antibody binds to which part of antigen?

Answer 7

Variable region of antibody binds to epitope of antigen

Question 8

When HIV is trasmitted via sharing of needles, what cell types are involved in initial protection at the site of infection?

Answer 8

Epithelial, macrohpages, and neutrophils

Question 9

True or false. Activiated CD4 T cells are the major source of HIV replication, these calls are eventually killed by the virus = severe immunodeficiency

Answer 9

True