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1
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16th Century – Powdered smallpox crusts were inserted with a pin into the skin.

True or False

A

False (15th)

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Using Cowpox lesions, he discovered
“cross-immunity”

CHOICES:
Elie Metchnikoff, Edward Jenner, Louis Pasteur

A

Edward Jenner

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Father of Immunology

CHOICES:
Elie Metchnikoff, Edward Jenner, Louis Pasteur

A

Louis Pasteur

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4
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Cellular Theory of Immunity through Phagocytosis

CHOICES:
Elie Metchnikoff, Edward Jenner, Louis Pasteur

A

Elie Metchnikoff

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The study of a host’s reactions when foreign substances are introduced into the body.

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Immunology

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The study of the ways the immune system can be advantageously manipulated to protect against or treat disease.

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Immunology

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The study of molecules, cells, organs and systems responsible for the recognition and disposal of foreign (non-self) material

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Immunology

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A branch of immunology that focuses on

the laboratory detection and measurement of antigens and antibodies.

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Serology

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9
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Any foreign substance that

induces an immune response.

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Antigen

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10
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The primary function is to
protect against microorganisms
and toxins.

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Antibody

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11
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Antigen is a protein (Immunoglobulin)
produced by Plasma Cells to
neutralize antigens.

True or False

A

False (Antibody)

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12
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What line of defense is Adaptive Immunity?

A

third line

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13
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What line of defense is unbroken skin?

A

first line

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14
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What line of defense is sebum?

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first line

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15
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What line of defense is natural immunity?

A

second line

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16
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What line of defense is normal flora?

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first line

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17
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What line of defense is mast cell, neutrophil, and macrophage?

A

second line

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18
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What line of defense is T cells and B cells?

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third line

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19
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What line of defense is plasma cells?

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third line

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20
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What line of defense is mucous membranes?

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first line

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21
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active immunity produces antibody and long responses

True or False

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True

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22
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The type of artificial passive immunity is vaccination

True or False

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False (active)

23
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A natural way to have an active immunity is through an infection

True or False

24
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Through infusion or serum/plasma, artificial passive immunity is achieved

True or False

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An immuno-biological substance designed to produce specific protection against a given disease.
Vaccine
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A vaccine contains antibody True or False
False (antigen)
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A vaccine is “antigenic” but not “pathogenic”. True or False
True
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What type of vaccine is the Hepatitis B vaccine? CHOICES: Live attenuated vaccine, Toxoid, cellular fraction vaccine, Live vaccine, killed inactivated vaccine, Recombinant Vaccine
Recombinant Vaccine
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What type of vaccine is Diptheria and tetanus? CHOICES: Live attenuated vaccine, Toxoid, cellular fraction vaccine, Live vaccine, killed inactivated vaccine, Recombinant Vaccine
Toxoid
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What type of vaccine is the smallpox vaccine? CHOICES: Live attenuated vaccine, Toxoid, cellular fraction vaccine, Live vaccine, killed inactivated vaccine, Recombinant Vaccine
Live vaccine
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What type of vaccine are typhoid, cholera, and rabies? CHOICES: Live attenuated vaccine, Toxoid, cellular fraction vaccine, Live vaccine, killed inactivated vaccine, Recombinant Vaccine
killed inactivated vaccine
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What type of vaccine is meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine? CHOICES: Live attenuated vaccine, Toxoid, cellular fraction vaccine, Live vaccine, killed inactivated vaccine, Recombinant Vaccine
cellular fraction vaccine
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What type of vaccine are plague, MMR, and influenza CHOICES: Live attenuated vaccine, Toxoid, cellular fraction vaccine, Live vaccine, killed inactivated vaccine, Recombinant Vaccine
Live attenuated vaccine
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Most vaccines are deep subcutaneous or intramuscular route True or False
True
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the clumping together of antigen bearing cells, microorganisms or particles in the presence of specific antibodies.
Agglutination
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hemagglutination - RBC coagglutination - Bacterial cells True or False
True
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One Antibody attaches to the antigenic site (epitope) and not visible
Sensitization
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Sensitized particles adhere to one another forming a “lattice”.
Lattice Formation
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what kind of agglutination ``` • Antigen is found naturally on particle • Blood Grouping: ABO • Bacterial Serotyping: Salmonella, Tularemia, Rickettsia, Typhoid • Hemagglutination: Measles ```
Direct Agglutination
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what kind of agglutination ``` • Antigen is first bound to a particle to detect antibodies. • Sample Particles include: - Sheep RBC’s - Latex Particles • Sample Tests: • Anti-nuclear Antibodies (ANA) • Rheumatoid Factor • Group A Strep • Viral Antibodies (CMV, Rubella, VZV) ```
Passive Agglutination
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If antigen is present in sample, it will bind with reagent antibodies. True or False
True
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Soluble antigen and particle complete to attach to the limited antibody binding sites.
Agglutination Inhibition
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Refers to aggregation of test antigens with soluble antibodies to produce visible insoluble complexes.
Precipitation
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Midway reaction between agglutination and precipitation.
Flocculation
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specific test for typhoid fever CHOICES: C3c RID test, RPR, widal test, WIEL FELIX test, HIV Rapid test HLA, CRP, ASO, HBSAG rapid test
widal test
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non-specific tests for syphilis CHOICES: C3c RID test, RPR, widal test, WIEL FELIX test, HIV Rapid test HLA, CRP, ASO, HBSAG rapid test
RPR
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non-specific marker for inflammation CHOICES: C3c RID test, RPR, widal test, WIEL FELIX test, HIV Rapid test HLA, CRP, ASO, HBSAG rapid test
C3c RID test
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specific tests for syphilis CHOICES: C3c RID test, RPR, widal test, WIEL FELIX test, HIV Rapid test HLA, CRP, ASO, HBSAG rapid test
CRP
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diagnostic test for strptococcal infections CHOICES: C3c RID test, RPR, widal test, WIEL FELIX test, HIV Rapid test HLA, CRP, ASO, HBSAG rapid test
ASO
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non-specific test for rickettsial infections CHOICES: C3c RID test, RPR, widal test, WIEL FELIX test, HIV Rapid test HLA, CRP, ASO, HBSAG rapid test
WIEL FELIX test
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rapid qualitative test CHOICES: C3c RID test, RPR, widal test, WIEL FELIX test, HIV Rapid test HLA, CRP, ASO, HBSAG rapid test
HBSAG rapid test
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to determine paternity, compatibility in organ, tissue, and bone marrow CHOICES: C3c RID test, RPR, widal test, WIEL FELIX test, HIV Rapid test HLA, CRP, ASO, HBSAG rapid test
HLA
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fast screening tests that detects HIV 1 and 2 CHOICES: C3c RID test, RPR, widal test, WIEL FELIX test, HIV Rapid test HLA, CRP, ASO, HBSAG rapid test
HIV Rapid test

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