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Peripheral Nervous System This system carries messages from sensory receptors to the central nervous system and from the central nervous system to muscles and glands
How many cranial nerves are there 12 pairs of cranial nerves
How many spinal nerves are there . 31 pairs of spinal nerves, and their branches
What are the cranial and spinal nerves located The peripheral nervous system
Purpose of CSF Protect the brain and spinal cord by acting like a cushion to absorb the shock impact of a fall or a blow to the head
What is CSFs job in the body? Circulates nutrients within the CNS and acts as a water remover, detoxifying the environment of the CNS
How much CSF is produced daily? 500 ml every 24 hours
How long does it take to replace CSF? It replaces every 8 hours
What is the color of CSF? clear to cloudy
If CSF is turbid, what disease is most likely occurring? meningitis
What are the causes of turbid CSF? Bacteria, amoebae, brain abscess
What is a common cause of Encephalitis? Most common cause: herpes simplex (HSV)
What is inflammation of the brain called? Encephalitis
What is menigoencephalitis? Inflammation of the brain and meninges
Haemophilus influenzae is commonly found where in the body? Pharynx, bronchi, lungs.
How is Haemophilus influenzae transmitted? inhalation of respiratory droplets
When is HIB vaccine given? 2 months old and followed by 3 or 4 boosters
Pneumococcal is a diplococci chains
Infection of the middle ear is caused by? Pneumococcal
What is Pneumococcal associated with? pneumonia, but may cause infection in other organs such as the brain (pneumococcal meningitis) and blood stream (pneumococcal septicemia otitis media
What is the treatment of choice for pneumoccocal? PCN, Ceftriaxone
What people are at risk for pneumococcal infections and need to be vaccinated? Pt with sickle cell anemia, Pt with splenectomy, Pt with chronic organ failure, Resident in nursing home or long term care facility
-Listeria Meningitis is especially at risk for what type of people? in elderly and immunocompromised persons
Food-borne illness—can spread to CNS Lives inside macrophages—capable of multiplying in macrophages can cross placenta? Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria Meningitis in its late onset occurs during? child birth
Newborns infected with listeria and die are in which type onset? Earlyonset
Treatment of choice for listera meningitis? PCN/ampicillin/gentamycin
Monocytes produce what white blood cells for the immune system? Macrophages
What do Macophages stimulate lymphocytes to do? react to pathogens (innate immunity) defense and are able to innitiate specific cell-mediated immunity.
What is the role of a phagocyte? engulf and digest cell debris or pathogens (the process is called phagocytosis), Macrophages also
What is phagocytosis? the process to engulf and digest cell debris or pathogens
What is produced in bone marrow? Leukocyte
Monocytes high count indicates that a problem is present are a type of leukocyte or white blood cell which play a role in immune system function.
How much does monocytes make up of the total white blood cells in the body? 1% to 3%
What is a good count for monocyte? low
What is the Phagocytosis process? white blood cell envelopes and digests debris and microorganisms to remove them from the blood.
How does tetani spread throughout the body? The organism releases toxins
Does tetani spread from the site of infection? No
How are tetani toxins spread throughout the body? peripherial nerves and bloodstream to the CNS
Tetain toxins inhibit? the release of neurotransmitters by the spinal-cord neurons
What do neurotransmitters regulate? relaxation of muscle fibers
What is Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease? Human prion disease, a rare degenerative fatal brain disorder.
When do Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease symptoms generally occur? around age of 60years
What ways are implemented to diagnose Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease? biopsy or autopsy
What are the 3 major categories of Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease? sporadic CJD, hereditary CJD, acquired CJD
What measures are taken to cure CJD? There is no Tx to cure or control CJD; current Tx is to alleviate symptoms of pain and to relieve involuntary muscle movements.
What are some initial Bacterial meningitis symptoms? Nausea, Vomiting, Sleepiness, Confusion, Light sensitivity
Meningitis condition may progress to? convulsion and coma
Name 4 types of Botulism? Food-borne, Infant, Wound, Inhalation
List the structure of the female reproductive system. External genitalia, Uterus, Vagina, Fallopian tubes, cervix, ovaries
Describe the uterus. pear-shaped organ that protects the baby while it is growing. The lining of it sheds once a month when a woman is not pregnant.
Define cervix. a flap of tissue between the vagina and the uterus that closes when a woman is pregnant.
Where would one find the vagina? the entrance to the uterus.
What is the fallopian tubes job? carry the eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.
What happens if the egg is fertilized? it will attach itself to the lining of the uterus.
What happens if the egg is not fertilized? it will be expelled from the body through the vagina.
What is considered the egg-shaped storehouses for the ovum eggs? ovaries
A baby girl is born with all the eggs she will use for her entire life. About how many? 800,000
What factors cause overgrowth of normal flora in the female reproductive system? Use of antibiotics, Compromised immune system, Pregnancy, Use of contraceptives, Menopause, any change that changes the pH of the vagina
List bacteria commonly cause vaginitis. Gardnerella vaginalis, Bacteroides, Peptostreptococcus
These are classified for emergence. Diseases that are newly identified in a population, Diseases that existed but have changed,Can be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans, or helminths
The establishment and further spreading of the pathogen within the new host population. Adoption, inclusion, Appearance
Bacterial vegetative cells, most fungal spores and hyphae, yeast, enveloped viruses, protozoan trophozoites Least resistant organisms
Endospores and prions, are considered? Highest resistance organisms
Destruction of endospores results in? destruction of all other organisms
Permanent loss of all vital activities is? microbial death
The effects of radiation depend on what? Time of exposure Distance from source, Shielding—the penetrating power of the radiation wavelengths
How do ionizing gamma rays work? Deep penetration but requires long exposure for sterilization
-what influences antimicrobial effectiveness? Population size, longer period of time required to kill or reduce large population, Population composition Duration of exposure, Local environment Formation of biofilm Concentration of the chemical agent,Temperature, Organic matter
The reduction or removal of chemical or biological agents is? Decontamination
Mechanical removal of most of the microbes in a limited area is? Degermation
When all forms of microbial life, including endospores and prions, are eliminated? Sterilization
Destruction of vegetative microbes via chemical or physical methods is? Disinfection
Disinfection is for inert substances
Disinfection of living tissues is antisepsis
Reduction of microbes in significant numbers to prevent infection, disease, and transmission of infection and disease Sanitization
e.g., sanitization of glassware, tableware, etc.
Using heat to kill vegetative bacteria and reducing the number of microbes that have potential for food spoilage Pasteurization
Treating food with ionizing radiation; killing bacteria and parasites that would otherwise cause foodborne disease is called. Irradiation
and can be stored at room temperature without microbial spoilage Ultrahigh-temperature pasteurization
Odorless gas used in doctor’s offices is? Ethylene oxide (ETO)
this protein is produced by plasma cell antibody
the main functions of the immune system is to produce antibodies
The smallest part of an antigen molecule that can be bind with an antibody epitope
Epitope is also known as antigenic determinant.
All antigens have one or more what? epitopes
Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids all can antigens under given circumstances
Any agent that is capable of specifically binding to components of the immune system Lymphocytes, macrophages, and anti-bodies is? antigen
Immune response, Usually not harmful.Can cause hypersensitivity reactions.i.e.:Pollen,Mold, dust,Cat dander,Food, insect bites, and many more are? allergen
A substance that stimulates the production of specific antibodies by the immune system immunogens
Like self-antigen__________ are tolerated by the immune system. However, if the molecular weight or form of a________ changes, it can become immunogen Tolerogen
Specific molecules on a cell surface that allows the body’s immune system to recognize it as a normal host component Self-antigens
These molecules; usually proteins are interpreted by the immune system as nonself-antigens, such as in the case of autoimmune diseases. Under normal circumstances these antigens would be accepted (tolerated) and not targeted by the immune system autoantigens
-What are vaccines examples of? Live Attenuated, Inactivated, Subunit, Toxoid and Conjugate, DNA, and Recombinant Vector Vaccines
Contain a version of the living microbe that has been weakened in the lab so it can’t cause disease. live attenuated vaccines
They elicit strong cellular and antibody responses and often confer lifelong immunity with only one or two doses live, attenuated vaccine
Scientists produce ________ by killing the disease-causing microbe with chemicals, heat, or radiation. inactivated vaccines
Such vaccines are more stable and safer than live vaccines. Inactivated vaccines
When dead microbes can’t mutate back to their disease-causing state. These vaccines usually don’t require refrigeration, and they can be easily stored and transported in a freeze-dried form, which makes them accessible to people in developing countries. Inactivated vaccines
Instead of the entire microbe, _____include only the antigens, that best stimulate the immune system. Subunit Vaccines
In some cases, these vaccines use epitopes—the very specific parts of the antigen that antibodies or T cells recognize and bind to. Subunit Vaccines
Because _____contains only the essential antigens and not all the other molecules that make up the microbe, the chances of adverse reactions to the vaccine are lower. Subunit Vaccines
When the immune system receives a vaccine containing a harmless toxoid, it learns how to fight off the natural toxin;what type of vaccine is need there. Toxoid Vaccines
Vaccines against diphtheria and tetanus are examples of toxoid vaccines
These are found in body secretions? antibodys’
The vaccine scientists use to link antigens or toxoids from a microbe that an infant’s immune system can recognize to the polysaccharides. The linkage helps the immature immune system react to polysaccharide coatings Conjugate Vaccines
The vaccine that protects against Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) is? conjugate vaccine.
A Vaccine Against West Nile Virus is? DNA Vaccines .
Once the genes from a microbe have been analyzed, scientists could attempt to create a? DNA vaccine
Still in the experimental stages, these vaccines show great promise, and several types are being tested in humans. Taking immunization to a new technological levels are. DNA Vaccines
These vaccines dispense with both the whole organism and its parts and get right down to the essentials: the microbe’s genetic material. In particular, DNA vaccines use the genes that code for those all-important antigens.
This form of experimental vaccine is similar to DNA vaccines but they use an attenuated virus or bacterium to introduce microbial DNA to cells. Recombinant Vector Vaccines
The virus or bacterium used as the carrier is known as. vector
Attenuated bacteria also can be used as? vectors.
Antibody’s found in body secretions: IgG, IgD, IgM, IgE
IgG Major antibody in the circulation;Can cross the placenta
IgA In secretions—tears, saliva, etc.;Provides local protection
IgM Largest of the Igs—first response
IgD Surface of B cells;Plays role in B-cell activation
IgE Implicated in allergic reactions
Major antibody in circulation IgM
Antibodies that function in allergic responses IgE
Antibody synthesized by infant after birth? IgG
-functions of lymphatic vessels
The _____carry lymph from the tissues through the lymph nodes, where lymphocytes neutralize or kill and macrophages consume pathogens, then deliver the cleansed fluid to the blood. lymph vessels
Microscopic blind-ended vessels in capillary beds of tissues lymph vessels
Absorb excess extracellular fluid. lymph vessels
Contain lymph—watery, plasmalike, contain white blood cells. lymph vessels
Drain lymph into larger lymphatic vessels, then into the lymph vessels cardiovascular system
lymph vessels Thoracic duct located left subclavian vein
lymph vessels Right lymphatic duct right subclavian vein
-what do lymph vessels they act as? Immune system
these cells neutralize or kill and macrophages consume pathogens, then deliver the cleansed fluid to the blood lymphocytes
They Have capsules of connective tissue that isolate tissue from neighboring tissues. Lymphatic organs and vessels
These grape like clusters are Located In cervical, axillary and inguinal regions close to surface; in thoracic, abdominal and pelvis deep in body cavities. LYMPH NODES
They guard the entrance to pharynx; and the doctor gives you Ice cream when they are removed. TONSILS
The gland between sternum and aortic arch THYMUS
She is inferior to diaphragm, dorsolateral to stomach Largest lymphatic organ SPLEEN
In response to circulating antibodies, macrophages, B and T lymphocytes are activated to. eliminate pathogens
Which of the following organisms is the causative agent for gonorrhea? neisseria
The secondary stage of syphilis includes which of the following time periods after the primary stage? 2 to 10 weeks
The causative agent for chancroid is? haemophilus dureyi
A red-brown rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet are typical of? syphilis
Which of the following organisms typically causes sexually transmitted toxic shock syndrome? staphylococcus aureus
The three types of hepatitis virus that can be transmitted through sexual activity are? B, C, and D
Balanitis is a fungal infection of the? glans penis
The highly specialized structure that protects the fetus from microorganisms is the? placenta
In humans, the embryonic phase of development extends from fertilization to the end of week ________, after which the developing infant is called a fetus? 8
Congenital CMV infections are caused by? cytomegalovirus
A fetus infected with rubella virus produces which of the following antibodies that can then be detected in the umbilical cord? IgM
The type of antibody that can cross the placenta is? IgG
The papillary layer of the skin is part of the: dermis
Which of the following organisms is the causative agent of skin infections and toxic shock syndrome? staphylococcus aureus
The organism often called “flesh-eating bacteria” is streptococcus pyogenes
Acne is caused by propionibacterium acnes
Warts are commonly caused by the human papillomavirus
Herpes simplex infections on lips and in the mouth are most commonly caused by HSV-1
“Athlete’s foot” is referred to as tinea pedia
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp
A chronic localized subcutaneous infection characterized by verrucoidlesion on the skin is chromoblastomycosis
Variola virus of the orthopoxvirus family cause the acute, highly contagious disease smallpox
An example of an infection that results in the death of infected tissue is called necrotizing fasciitis
The main organs/structures of the urinary system are the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, uretha
The primary bacterium responsible for most UTIs is Escherichia coli
Diagnosis of a UTI is a two-stage process that involves collecting a urine sample and testing for antibiotic susceptibility of the organism
Which of the following has not been shown to be preventive against UTIs in women? taking a daily dose of 81 mg of aspirin
The urinary tract infection involving infection of the urinary bladder is called cystitis
A urinary tract infection of the kidneys is called pyelonephritis
The most common fungus causing urinary tract infections is candida albicans
Glomerulonephritis is also called bright’s disease
The presence of bacteria in the urine is called bacteriuria
What anatomical features in women can increase the possibility of a UTI? a shorter urethra, close proximity of the anus to the urethral opening
The following are typical symptoms of a UTI: painful urination, cloudy urine
An effective method for treating a UTI is regimen of antibiotic amoxicillin
What organs are responsible for filtering wastes from the blood? kidneys
The tissues of the urethra become thinner and more fragile in older women due to a decrease in what? progesterone and estrogen
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