Lab Exam Two

Question 1

What is the TOTAL SERUM ANTIBODY % for IgG?

Answer 1

80-85%

Question 2

List THREE (3) FUNCTIONS of the IgM antibody.

Answer 2

1. Antigen-binding Receptor on surface of B-Cells
2. Transfusion Reactions in ABO blood system
3. First Antibody produced in response to antigen

Question 3

What is the TOTAL SERUM ANTIBODY % for IgM?

Answer 3

5-10

Question 4

List TWO (2) FUNCTIONS of the IgA antibody.

Answer 4

1. Provide protection on body surfaces.

2. Found in Colostrum and breast milk

Question 5

What is the TOTAL SERUM ANTIBODY % of IgA?

Answer 5

15

Question 6

What is the FUNCTION of the IgE antibody?

Answer 6

Binds to Mast Cells and Basophils to stimulate inflammatory response

Question 7

What is the TOTAL SERUM ANTIBODY % of IgE?

Answer 7

0.002

Question 8

What is the FUNCTION of the IgD antibody?

Answer 8

Antigen-binding receptor on B Cells

Question 9

What is the TOTAL SERUM ANTIBODY % of IgD?

Answer 9

0.2

Question 10

This is the INFLAMMATION of LYMPH NODES where MICROORGANISMS are TRAPPED and DESTROYED

Answer 10

Lymphadenitis

Question 11

INFLAMMATION of the LYMPH VESSELS, results in visible RED STREAKS in the SKIN.

Answer 11

Lymphangitis

Question 12

ENLARGED LYMPH NODES caused by a BACTERIAL INFECTION transferred by FLEA BITES from RATS.

Answer 12

Bubonic Plague

Question 13

Abnormal ACCUMULATION of LYMPH TISSUES often in the LIMBS.

Answer 13

Lymphedema

Question 14

What percentage of LYMPHEDEMA occurs in WOMEN?

Answer 14

70-90%

Question 15

Caused by long slender ROUND WORMS lodged in lymphatic vessels so LIMB becomes permanently SWOLLEN and ENLARGED.

Answer 15

Elephantiasis

Question 16

Often caused by INHALATION of PLANT POLLENS.

Answer 16

Hay Fever

Question 17

SKIN RASH also called HIVES.

Answer 17

Urticaria

Question 18

Systemic ALLERGIC REACTION.

Answer 18

Anaphylaxis

Question 19

INFLAMMATION of the BRONCHI caused by IRRITANTS

Answer 19

Bronchitis

Question 20

DESTRUCTION of ALVEOLAR WALLS from increased coughing and pressure.

Answer 20

Emphysema

Question 21

GENETIC DISORDER that affects MUCUS SECRETIONS throughout the body due to an ABNORMAL TRANSPORT PROTEIN.

Answer 21

Cystic Fibrosis

Question 22

GRAYISH MEMBRANE forms in the THROAT and can completely BLOCK RESPIRATORY PASSAGES.

Answer 22

Diphtheria

Question 23

What is the name of the BACTERIA that causes DIPHTHERIA?

Answer 23

Corynebacterium diptheriae

Question 24

What is the name of the BACTERIA that causes STEP THROAT?

Answer 24

Streptococcus pyogenes

Question 25

Caused by BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS, which DESTROYS the lining in the RESPIRATORY EPITHELIUM.

Answer 25

Whooping Cough

Question 26

Caused by CLOSTRIDIUM TUBERCULOSIS which forms small lump like LESIONS called TUBERCLES.

Answer 26

Tuberculosis

Question 27

List THREE (3) FUNCTIONS of the IgG antibody.

Answer 27

1. Promotes Phagocytosis 2. Provide Immune Support to Fetus and Newborn 3. Responsible for Rh Reactions (Hemolytic)