Immunolgoy Flashcards
What cell produces antibodies?
B lymphocytes
What cell differentiates into a macrophage when in tissue spaces
Monocyte
Which of the following is a component of adaptive immunity ?
A- lysosomes
B- skin
C- hydrochloride acid
D- complement
D
What leukocytes are involved in both adaptive and non adaptive immune systems
Neutrophils
What term describes substances that are capable of generating a response from the immune system
Antigen
What is the primary immunoglobulin involved in mucosal immunity
IgA
When serum is needed what color tube do you use
Red or tan topped
When plasma is needed what color top tube is used
Purple
What breed of cats if most likely to have type A blood
DSH
What breed of cats is most likely to have type B blood
Devon Rex, British shorthairs, etc
Transfusing type __ cats with type ___ blood may result in a serious transfusion reaction or death
B, A
___ % of dogs are positive for DEA-1 blood
50
If a ___ dog previously received ____ blood a severe reaction can occur within 1 hour
DEA-1 neg, DEA-1 Pos
Describe how the card agglutination test works
One drop of EDTA whole blood with one drop of phosphate buffered saline are mixed in each well, antiserum is produced wish causes agglutination with patients that will have a reaction to the donors plasma
A reaction that is characterized by the formation of immune complexes
Hypersensitivity type III
