NRS414 Section 3 Flashcards
What is the name of biconcave cell in blood which when mature lacks a nucleus
Red blood cells (Erythocytes)
What are the blood groups
A, B, AB, O
Which blood group is known as the universal donor
Blood group O
Blood group A has which antigen on its surface
Antigen A
What antibodies are present in the plasma of a person with Blood group A
Anti B
In order to have a normal immune response the following are required
Both T and B cells
Innate body defence mechanisms include
Fever, species resistance, commensal bacteria
Which of the following immune cells produce antibodies
B lymphocytes
The body being stimulated to produce its own antibodies by having the disease is an example of
Active naturally acquired immunity
What is an example of passive naturally acquired immunity
Breastfeeding
If an antibody attacks the cell of the persons own body this could be considered what
An autoimmune disease
Heamoglobin is
Carried in red blood cells, an oxygen transporter, made from protein and heme
What isn’t a part of the lymphatic system
Kidneys
Which blood cells are produced in the red bone marrow
Red and white blood cells and platelets
What is humoral immunity
Relates to production and secretion of antibodies into the circulation
