Section 4 Diseases of Immune System Flashcards
Components of healthy lifestyle
Eat F and V Whole grains No smoking and alcohol Healthy weight Low BP and blood sugar Stay active Sleep
Hypersensitivity reactions are ______ and damage healthy tissues
Immune - mediated
Hypersensitivity reactions are ___ and ___
Chronic and debilitating
3 categories of hypersensitivity reactions
- Autoimmunity
- Excessive or persistent microbial infections
- Reactions to harmless environmental stimuli
4 Main components of ACID
A = allergies (type I) C = cytotoxic (type II) I = immune complex (type III) D = delayed (type IV)
Immune complex composed of
Antigen
Antibody
Type I hypersensitivity is ___
Immediate
Steps of type I hypersensitivity
- Helper T cells (TH2)
- Increased IgE production
- Re-exposure = mast cell degranulation
Histamine causes
Vasodilation
___ and __ are also associated with type I hypersensitivity
Bronchoconstriction
Increased mucus secretion
Atophy
Genetic predisposition to allergies
Itching
Pruritus
Hives
Urticaria
Type I hypersensitivity late phase reaction
Onset 2-8 hours later
Epithelial damage
Type I hypersensitivity immediate response
Onset less or equal to 30 min
Quickly subsides
Vascular and smooth muscle rxns
Type I hypersensitivity can range from annoying to
Anaphylaxis
____ amplify and prolong the late-phase reaction of type I hypersensitivity
Cytokines
Type II hypersensitivity
Cytotoxic opsonization
Opsonization causes
Inflammation and phagocytosis
Type II hypersensitivity mediated by the following antibodies
IgG
IgM
IgG can activate ___ in type II, which attracts ___
Complement
Neutrophils
Autoimmune disorders are a lack of
Self-tolerance