Specific mechanisms of resistance Flashcards

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1
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specific host defence is what level of defence

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third line of defence

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this mechanism of resistance results from the production and activity of specific antibodies and cells when defending oneself against foreign antigen

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acquired

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humoral immunity involved

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the production of antibodies

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humoral immunity is initiated by

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b lymphocytes

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5
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cell mediated immunity is initiated by

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T lymphocytes

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6
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cell mediated immunity is activated by

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granulomatous infection

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the main difference between antibodies and cell mediated immunity is

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CMI can go intracellularly

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8
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humeral mediated immunity is activated by

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T- lymphocytes

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9
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this immunoglobulin is produced in the largest amount and associated with long term immunity

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IgG

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IgM is

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produced early, only for short term immunity, pentameterq

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IgA is

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present in secretions, tears saliva, nasal secretion, breast milk, prevents reinvasion via mucous membranes

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IgD

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function is unknown

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13
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IgE

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associated with allergic reactions

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type I hypersensitivity is

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anaphylactic shock

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type II hypersensitivity involves

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body cell death

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16
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type III hypersensitivity damages

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tissues and organs

17
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Type IV hypersensitivity involves

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delayed

18
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anergy

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is the lack of an immune response