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This term is also used to describe a hypersensitivity reaction? Allergy
Specific immunity is dependent on what? Lymphocytes
The thymus is needed for the proper development of which which blood cell? T lymphocytes
What are chemical messages secreted by cells of the immune system that direct immune cellular interaction? Cytokines
What is an example of a second-line nonspecific defense? Inflammation
“blank” is a protein produced by the body in the reaction to a perceived foreign substance. Antibody
“blank” is when a pathogen causes inflammation. Infection
Monocytes change into “blank” when they leave the bloodstream and enter tissues. Macrophages
“Blank” is when all the blood cells originate from a single type of cell. Hematopoiesis
What are the two most aggressive phagocytic white blood cells? neutrophils & macrophages
The disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus and transmitted through body fluids via sexual contact or intravenous exposure is what? AIDS
“blank” cells that are key in the immune response. Helper T
What is the test for hypersensitivity? Allergy skin test
“blank” is the development of memory cells to protect the individual from a second exposure. Acquired immunity
“blank” is the type of second-line defense, these lymphocytes act nonspecifically to kill cells that have been infected by certain viruses and cancer cells. Natural killer cell
Immunoglobulins harvested from a donor who developed against specific antigens provide what? Passive immunity
passage of antibodies through the placenta or breast milk is which type of immunity? Natural passive immunity
T cells directly attack antigens is what? Cell-medicated immunity
Drugs used as anti-inflammatories are considered to be what? Corticosteroids
Humoral immunity is the same as what? antibody-mediated immunity
A center of plasma cells is called what? germinal center
Cancer identified by the presence of reed-sternberg cells is called what? Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Hypersensitivity such as food allergies and bee sting allergies are called what? Type 1 hypersensitivity
Myasthenia gravis, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis are examples of what? Autoimmune diseases
“blank” is hypersensitivity that appears 24 to 48 hours after exposure to an antigen. Delayed
The thymus gland is instrumental in the development of the T cell. True
The immune system is responsible for defending the body against disease. True
The two categories of leukocytes are granulocytes and agranulocytes. True
An example of granular leukocytes is a monocyte. False
Substance that provoke an immunity reaction because they are perceive as foreign are termed antigens. True
The thymus activates B lymphocytes. False
During a period of inflammation, the capillaries walls become more permeable and allow the WBC’s to get to the site of the infection. True
Cytotoxic T cells are also known as CD8+ cells. True
Patient should continue to take their allergy medications prior undergoing allergen skin testing. False
Type 1 diabetes is not considered an autoimmune disease. False
natural active immunity is short term immunity false
specific immunity can be natural or acquired. True
The term pyrexia refers to fever. True
Acquired immunity is either active or passive. True
Natural passive acquired immunity may be gained through breast milk. True
AIDS is an autoimmune disorder. False
A neutrophil is an agranulocyte. False
A hypersensitivity is the same as an allergy. True
In an allergy, the substance that causes irritation is yeeemed a allergen. True
An RBC is an example of an immunoglobulin. False
A neutrophil is an agramulocyte. False
Natural active immunity occurs after a dose of immune globulin has been given. False
In response to an allergen, the immune cells will release histamines and other inflammatory substances. True
Artificial active immunity occurs after a dose of immune globulin has been given. False
Phagocytes eat bacteria, viruses, and debris True
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