Quiz 2 Flashcards
Immunoglobulins
Antibodies circulating in the blood serum
IgA
Serous in the blood and secretory in saliva, tears and breastmilk. Defense against microorganisms and protects mucosal sites
IgD
Functions in the activation of B cells lymphocytes
IgE
In hypersensitivity or allergic reactions, causes release of histamine
IgG
Major antibody in blood serum (about 75%). Can pass the placental border and serves as the first passive immunity for the newborns
IgM
Involved in early immune response because of its involvement with IgD in the activation of B cells lymphocytes, activating compliment, and react to blood group of antigens
Antibody titer
The level of a specific antibody in the blood is referred to as the antibody titer. Used to diagnose and evaluate infectious diseases
T lymphocytes
Develop in the bone marrow, travel to the thymus and mature
Natural killer cells
A large lymphocyte that plays a part in the innate immune response of the body
Dendritic Cell
Dendritic cell is a white blood cell whose main function is to process antigenetic material and present it on its surface to other cells of the immune response
Langerhans cells
Specialized cell in mucosal tissue that are involved in the immune response
Cytokines
Proteins made by cells that are able to affect the behavior of other cells, considered immunodulating agents
Interferon
Various functions involving leukocytes, fibroblasts, and endothelial cells
B lymphocytes develop from a stem cell in bone marrow and mature and reside where?
Lymphoid tissue
interleukins
stimulate leukocyte proliferation
lymphotoxin
destroys fibroblasts
Macrophage-activating factor
activates macrophages to produce and secrete lysosomal enzymes
Macrophage chemotactic factor
stimulate macrophage emigration
Migration inhibitory factor
inhibits macrophage activity
Tumor necrosis factor
various functions involving leukocytes and fibroblasts
Humoral response
antibody-mediated response. Involves the production of antibodies with the B-cells as the primary cells. protects against primary cells
Cell-mediated response
cellular immunity
o T lymphocytes are the primary cells.
Lymphocytes may work alone or be assisted by macrophages.
o The cell-mediated portion regulates both major responses.
passive immunity
• Using antibodies created by another person to prevent infectious disease
Natural active immunity
Protection following survival from an infectious disease. Person recovers from a disease and body recognizes the disease if exposed again.
Acquired active immunity
o Injection or ingestion of either altered pathogenic microorganisms or products of those microorganisms – immunization with a vaccine
o Prepares body for future exposure
Erythema Multiforme
Target lesion or bull’s-eye lesion
lichen planus
Lesions have characteristic Wickham striae
Types of Lichen Planus:
Reticular lichen planus
composed of Wickham striae and slightly elevated white plaques that do not rub off.
types of lichen planus:
erosive and bullous lichen planus
epithelium separates from connective tissue, results in erosions, bullae or ulcers.
types of lichen planus:
desquamative gingivitis
can be caused by lichen planus
reactive arthritis (Reiter Syndrome)
• Classic syndrome includes arthritis, urethritis, and conjunctivitis, but all components may not be present
Langerhans Cell disease (formally called histiocytosis X)
includes three entities:
- Letterer-Siwe disease
- Hand-Schuller-Christian disease
- Solitary eosinophilic granuloma
Letterer-Siwe disease
acute disseminated form. Usually fatal by 3 years old, like a lymphoma
type of Langerhans cell disease.
Hand-Schuller-Christian disease
chronic disseminated form. Children younger than 5, produces “punched-out” lesions in the skull, exophthalmos, and diabetes insipidus
type of Langerhans disease
Solitary eosinophilic granuloma
older children and young adults, resembles periodontal disease
type of Langerhans disease
Treatment of Sjögren Syndrome
Saliva substitutes for xerostomia
Humidifier, sugarless gum, or lozenges
PILOCARPINE
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
“Butterfly” rash on bridge of nose
Pemphigus Vulgaris
A severe, progressive autoimmune disease affecting skin and mucous membranes
Characterized by intraepithelial blister formation resulting from ACANTHOLYSIS, a breakdown of cellular adhesion between epithelial cells
NIKOLSKY SIGN
Acantholytic cells
The loss of attachment between epithelial cells leads to cells that appear rounded.
Behcet Sydrome
A chronic, recurrent autoimmune disease
Primarily oral ulcers, genital ulcers, ocular inflammation and skin lesions.
infectious diseases
The organism must be capable of causing disease and the individual must be susceptible to the disease.
Opportunistic infection
opportunistic infection
o When an organism that usually is nonpathogenic causes disease
rheumatic fever
A childhood disease that follows a group A β-hemolytic streptococcal infection
Characterized by an inflammatory reaction involving the heart, joints, and central nervous system
Miliary tuberculosis
Involvement of organs such as kidney and liver in widespread areas of the body
Scrofula
usually caused by ingesting the organism in non-pasteurized milk
Involvement of submandibular and cervical lymph nodes
Mantoux test
An antigen is injected into the skin.
Purified protein derivative (PPD)
chest radiograph for TB
may be taken after a positive skin test to see if active disease is present.
treatment and prognosis of TB
Combination medications, including isoniazid (INH) and rifampin
Sulfur granules
the colonies of organisms appear in pus as tiny, yellow grains.
Syphilis