Principles Flashcards
which Ig is found in mucosa?
IgA
what produces endotoxin?
gram-negative
what produces exotoxin?
gram-positive
which Ig is found in breast milk?
IgA
what receptors does IgE bind to to bring about a response?
Fc receptors
what is the most common Ig/antibody?
IgG
what is the first antibody to appear in response to an antigen?
IgM
what antibiotic is used for gram positive cover?
vancomycin
what bone has no other articulations in the body?
hyoid bone
when is the use of antimicrobial soap indicated?
choose the most serious option
what is 2,3-DPG and what do reduced amounts result in?
controls how easily Hb releases CO2. Reduced amounts cause left shift in the O2-Hb dissociation curve
what component of a strain of MRSA causes severe skin infections such as nectotising fasciitis?
panton velaentine leukocidin