Learning Outcomes Flashcards
- Define the following: hypersensitivity
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- Differentiate between humoral and cell-mediated immunity? Explain the function of different types of cells involved?
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- Explain how B and T cells of the adapted immune system become activated in response to an antigen.
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- Compare the difference between the primary and secondary humoral response.
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- Contrast the difference between natural and acquired immunity. Provide examples of active and passive ways of acquiring immunity.
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- Providing an example of each, describe the four types of hypersensitivity disorders.
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- How does adrenaline reduce the signs and symptoms in patients suffering from anaphylactic shock?
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- Contrast between primary and secondary immunodeficiencies.
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- Outline the pathogenesis of HIV infection to the development of AIDS. In your answer be sure to include the critical cellular changes that occur following HIV infection and the overall effects of these changes to immune system function over time.
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- Define the following: Alloimmunity
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- Define the following: Autoimmune disorder
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- Define the following: Immunodeficiency
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- Define the following: B and T Cells
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- Define the following: Plasma cell.
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Differentiate the different types of pituitary tumours in terms of manifestations and treatment options
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List the causes and treatment options for hypopituitism
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Explain the cause, manifestations and pharmacological options for treatment/management of hyperprolactinaemia
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Compare and contrast hypo- and hyper- secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in terms of causes, manifestations and pharmacological options for treatment/management
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Compare and contrast hypo- and hyper- secretion of growth hormone (GH) in childhood and adulthood in terms of causes, manifestations and pharmacological options for treatment/management
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Describe hypothyroidism; causes, manifestations and treatment options
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Describe hyperthyroidism; causes, manifestations and treatment options
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Compare and contrast hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism in terms of causes, manifestations and pharmacological options for treatment/management
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Describe Addison disease; causes, manifestations and treatment options
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Describe Cushing syndrome; causes, manifestations and treatment options
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Describe pheochromocytoma; causes, manifestations and treatment options
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