Inflammatory response

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e body’s specific protective response to an
invading foreign agent or organism

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IMMUNITY

Question 2

Refers to the study of diseases resulting from
dysfunctions within the immune system.

Answer 2

IMMUNOPATHOLOGY

Question 3

Normal protective immune response paradoxically
turns against or attacks the body, leading to tissue
damage.

Answer 3

AUTOIMMUNITY

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produces inappropriate or exaggerated
responses to specific antigens

Answer 4

HYPERSENSITIVITY

Question 5

Immunoglobulins are overproduced.

Answer 5

GAMMOPATHIES

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begins
with the B lymphocytes, which can transform
themselves into plasma cel

Answer 6

HUMORAL IMMUNE RESPONSE

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also involves the T lymphocytes, which can turn into
special cytotoxic (or killer) T cells

Answer 7

CELLULAR IMMUNE RESPONSE

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also called antibody-mediated immunity
● based on antibody activity

Answer 8

HUMORAL IMMUNITY

Question 9

ased on action of Plasma cell specific kinds of T
lymphocytes

Answer 9

CELLULAR IMMUNITY

Question 10

e B lymphocytes, or B cells, produce antibodies.

Answer 10

e B lymphocytes, or B cells, produce antibodies.

Question 11

rge proteins called immunoglobulins
because they are found in the globulin fraction of the
plasma proteins

Answer 11

Antibodies a

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ppears in serum and tissues (interstitial fluid)
o Assumes a major role in bloodborne and tissue
infections

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IgG (75% of Total Immunoglobulin)

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Appears in body fluids (blood, saliva, tears,
breast milk, and pulmonary, gastrointestinal,
prostatic, and vaginal secretions

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IgA (15% of Total Immunoglobulin)

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Appears mostly in intravascular serum
o Appears as the first immunoglobulin produced in
response to bacterial and viral infections

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IgM (10% of Total Immunoglobulin

Question 15

Possibly influences B-lymphocyte differentiation,
but role is unclear

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IgD (0.2% of Total Immunoglobulin)

Question 16

Takes part in allergic and some hypersensitivity
reactions
o Combats parasitic infections

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IgE (0.004% of Total Immunoglobulin)

Question 17

activated upon recognition of antigens and
stimulate the rest of the immune system.

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HELPER T CELLS

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attack the antigen directly by altering the cell
membrane and causing cell lysis (

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CYTOTOXIC T CELLS (KILLER T CELLS)

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e ability to decrease B-cell production, thereby
keeping the immune response at a level that is
compatible with health

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SUPPRESSOR T CELL

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responsible for recognizing antigens from
previous exposure and mounting an immune
response.

Answer 20

MEMORY T CELLS

Question 21

substance that elicits an immune
response

Answer 21

ANTIGENS