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Immunity, Hypersensitivity, Allergy & Autoimmune Diseases

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defense mechanisms for dealing w/pathogenic microorganisms & other harmful substances   inflammatory response & acquired immunity  
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nonspecific response to any harmful agent, includes phagocytosis by neutrophils & macrophages   inflammatory reaction  
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develops after contact with pathogenic defense mechanisms for dealing w/pathogenic microorganisms & is capacity to react to lrg # of foreign antigens   acquired immunity  
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humoral & cell-mediated immunity are the 2 types   of acquired immunity  
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humoral immunity   assoc w/production of antibodies that can combine w/& eliminate forge in material(s)  
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humoral immunity is body's major defense against   many bacteria & bacterial toxins  
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cell-mediated immunity   characterized by formation of population of lymphocytes to attack/destroy foreign material  
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cell-mediated immunity is a mechanism   by which body rejects transplanted organs & eliminates abnormal cells arising during cell division  
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acquired immunity is often associated w/stage of altered reactivity to bacterial products/foreign material leading to   intense inflammatory reaction at site of contact w/antigen  
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hypersensitivity   state of abnormal reactivity to a foreign material  
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person who displays hypersensitivity to antigen/its products usually possesses   some degree of immunity as well  
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many disease are associated w/development of an acquired immunity without   being capable of demonstrating hypersensitivity  
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normally people develop immune response to   non-self antigens  
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lymphocytes accidentally programmed to react to self-antigen, during prenatal development are   destroyed/inactivated suppressing their function  
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autoantibodies   antibody formed against one's own cells/tissue components  
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autoimmune diseases   associated with formation of cell-mediated or humoral immunity against one's own cells or tissue components  
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when our immune system attacks us it produces   groups of destructive lymphocytes & injurious antibodies directed against own cells/tissues  
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autoimmune disease can cause   considerable organ/tissue damage  
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important cells of immune system that respond to foreign antigens are lymphocytes and   macrophages/related cells that process antigen & present to lymphocytes  
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immune system cells communicate & product their effect by secreting   soluble peptide(protein) messengers  
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lymphokines   soluble substance (cytokine) liberated by lymphocytes  
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cytokines   gen. term for any protein secreted by cells that functions as intercellular messenger, influencing cells of immune system  
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secreted by macrophages & monocytes, lymphocytes & other cells   cytokines  
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monokines   soluble substance (cytokine) liberated by monocytes  
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interferons   broad-spectrum antiviral agent manufactured by various cells in body  
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interleukins   chemical messenger that sends regulatory signals between cells of immune system  
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Interleukin-2   lymphokine stimulating growth of lymphocytes  
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tumor necrosis factors   cytokine that can destroy foreign/abnormal cells  
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named because they can destroy tumor cells, by functions not restricted to only tumor cells   tumor necrosis factors  
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precursor cells of lymphocytes are initially formed from   stem cells in bone marrow  
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development of lymphocytes into their two groups depends on   where they undergo further development & "learn" their functions  
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where they undergo further development & "learn" their functions is a process called   developing immune competence  
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precursor cells that migrate to thymus for maturation/development into cells forming a specific lymphocyte called   T (thymus-dependent) lymphocytes  
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T lymphocytes are a type of lymphocyte associated with   cell-mediated immunity  
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lymphoid cells remaining within bone marrow to differentiate & develop are destined to become   B (bone-marrow) lymphocytes  
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B lymphocytes are a lymphocyte that differentiates into   plasma cells  
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B lymphocytes are associated with   humoral immunity  
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rearrangement of genes within developing B & T lymphocytes is programming process by which   lymphocytes acquire immune competence  
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antigen receptors of B lymphocytes are   immunoglobulin molecules  
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immunoglobulins are   antibodies  
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T lymphocyte receptors develop differently but serve   same functions as those on B cells  
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single lymphocyte can respond to   only a single antigen  
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before birth B&T cells migrate and proliferate to form masses of mature lymphocytes in   the spleen, lymph nodes & other lymphoid sites  
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CD (cluster of differentiation) antigens   classify T cells into 2 groups based on protein molecules  
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lymphocytes containing CD4 antigens are called   T4 lymphocytes  
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lymphocytes containing CD8 antigens are called   T8 lymphocytes  
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lymphocytes do not remain localized, they continually re-circulate btwn   bloodstream & various lymphoid tissues  
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___ of circulating lymphocytes are T lymphocytes   2/3  
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natural killer cells (NK cells)   lymphocytes capable of destroying foreign or abnormal cells without prior contact w/cells  
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major targets of NK cells are   cancer cells & virus-infected cells  
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destroy target cells as soon as encountered, by secreting destructive lymphokines   NK cells  
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NK cells are on related to, but not part of, cell-mediated immunity because they   activate & function more effectively when stimulated by lymphokines secreted by T cells  
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NK cells are on related to, but not part of, humoral immunity because some types   possess cell membrane receptors for antibody molecules, making it easier to attach/destroy target cells coated w/antibodies  
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macrophages are monocytes that have left bloodstream to take-up residence in tissues throughout body where they   phagocytose & process antigens  
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dendric cells   widely distributed cells that process antigens & present to lymphocytes  
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T lymphocytes can only respond to   processed antigens  
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B lymphocytes can respond to   intact antigens by processing them & display antigen fragments on their cell membranes  
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first step in acquired immune reaction is   recognition of foreign antigen  
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second step in acquired immune reaction is   proliferation of lymphocytes programmed to respond to antigen, forming larger group of cells  
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cells formed in response to an antigen during second step in acquired immune reaction are   clone cells  
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third step in acquired immune reaction is   destruction of antigen by lymphocytes responding to antigen  
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epitopes   small fragment of antigen displayed on cell membrane of antigen processing cell  
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antigenic determinants is another name for   epitopes  
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when appropriately stimulated B lymphocytes proliferate & mature into   antibody-forming plasma cells  
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when appropriately stimulated T lymphocytes proliferate forming diverse population of cells to   regulate immune response & generate cell-mediated immune reaction to eliminate antigenic material  
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after initial contact with an antigen there is a   lag phase of week/more before immune response is demonstrated  
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lag phase corresponds to   time required for processing antigen & for lymphocytes to respond  
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some lymphoid cells retain a memory of   foreign antigen that induced sensitization  
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later contact with the antigen provokes   renewed proliferation of sensitized lymphocytes or antibody-forming plasma cells  
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main function of major histocompatibility (MHC) protein is to serve as carrier for   processed foreign antigen fragments on the surface of cells to generate immune response  
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immune system response depends primarily on   lymphocytes & antigen-producing cells  
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type of T cells attack and destroy infected cells   cytotoxic  
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delayed hypersensitivity cells help suppress infections by   attracting macrophages, cytotoxic T cells and NK cells  
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immunoglobulin that forms a complex pentamer is   IgM  
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Immunoglobulins contain how many light chains?   two  
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hypersensitivity reaction characterized by complement-activated & cell-tissue injury   Immune Complex Disease & Cytotoxic Hypersensitivity  
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situations might make immune system suppression desirable   development of autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, & Rh hemolytic disease  
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method of immune system suppression that works primarily by destroying normal cells including lymphocytes is   radiation  
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Grafting of foreign tissue can provoke an immune response because the tissue contains   HLA antigens  
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autoimmune diseases of the connective tissues are characterized by   necrosis & degeneration of fibrous connective tissue  
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in response to displayed antigen-MHC Class II proteins by macrophage-like antigen processing cell   T cells having corresponding antigen receptors proliferate & form clone group of identical T cells  
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macrophages are activated when they   process & present antigen to T cells  
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macrophages secrete a cytokine that   stimulates T cells to proliferate  
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B lymphocytes have immunoglobulin molecules on their cell membranes functioning as   antigen receptors  
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the 2 major groups of T cells, regulator and effector T cells,   function together to regulate immune response & act against foreign antigens  
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regulator T cells are   T4 (CD4+) cells  
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T4 (CD4+) cells function as   helper & suppressor T cells  
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helper T cells promote immune response by   secreting cytokines that activate effector T cells & B cells  
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suppressor T cells promote immune response by   producing cytokines to inhibit excessive immune system stimulation  
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inhibits immune response & increases vulnerability to infection, i.e. AIDS   loss/destruction of helper T cells  
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cytotoxic & delayed hypersensitivity T cells are the two types of   effector T cells  
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T8 (CD8+) produce cytokines that destroy foreign/abnormal cells displaying antigen fragments combined with MHC Class I antigens   cytotoxic T cells  
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T4 (CD4+) respond to antigen processing cells presenting foreign antigen fragments combined w/MHC Class II antigens   delayed hypersensitivity T cells  
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delayed hypersensitivity T cells produce cytokines that activate & stimulate   macrophages, cytotoxic T cells, & NK cells  
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delayed hypersensitivity T cells stimulate macrophages to secrete   interferon & TNF  
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NK cells destroy virus infected cells & cancer cells through   cytokine-mediated cell destruction with no prior contact with antigen required  
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immune response genes   genes on chromosome 6 that control immune response to specific antigens  
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immune response genes regulate T & B cell proliferation in order to   regulate intensity of cell-mediated immune reaction & synthesis of antibody molecules  
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immune response genes influence likelihood of   acquiring autoimmune disease  
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classical pathway of complement activation triggered by   antigen-antibody interactions  
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alternate pathway of complement activation triggered by   bacterial cell wall material/products generated during inflammatory reactions  
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complement components interact to   mediate inflammation, coat surface of invading bacteria, & generate attack complex  
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attack complex   destroys target microorganism/abnormal cell by "punching holes" in cell membrane  
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immunoglobulins   antibody protein  
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immunoglobulins differ in size, chemical composition & molecular weight bit all have   same basic structure of 2 matched pairs of polypeptide chains joined by chemical bonds  
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variable part of the Ig molecule is   the "prong" end of the molecule, which is different in each antibody  
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immunoglobulins can only react with   specific antigen that induces its formation  
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the "handle" end of the Ig molecule does not combine with antigen by determines   other properties of antibody, such as ability to activate complement or fix to surface of cell membrane  
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IgM four-chain unit structure usually consists of   a cluster of five individual units  
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IgA four-chain unit structure usually consists of   a pair of units  
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antibody molecule junction of its constant & variable parts is   flexible, called hinged region  
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hinge region allows variable end of Y-shaped molecule to   adapt to configuration of antigen that it is binding  
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enzyme treatment of Ig   breaks a molecule into three fragments  
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variable region of Ig molecule treated with enzyme yields   two fragments called Fab fragments, antibody combining fragment  
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antibody combining fragment consists of   light chain & associated part of the heavy chain  
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after enzyme treatment the corresponding fragment, to Fab, is   constant region of molecule, called Fc fragment/constant fragment  
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IgM forms a large cluster efficient in combining with   large particle antigens, such as fungi  
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IgM is often called   a macroglobulin because of its large size & high molecular weight  
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IgM molecules can also be found as monomeric molecules attached to cell membrane surface of   B lymphocytes functioning as antigen receptors  
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IgG is the principle type of antibody molecule formed in response of   infectious agents  
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IgA produced by antibody-forming cells located in   respiratory & gastrointestinal mucosa & present in secretions of both  
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functions by forming antigen-antibody complexes that cannot be absorbed preventing   antigens from inducing sensitization  
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found in cell membranes of B lymphocytes & present in minute quantities in blood   IgD  
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present in small quantities of normal individuals blood, but concentrated in allergic individuals   IgE  
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immunity   resistance to disease  
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hypersensitivity   state of abnormal reactivity to foreign material  
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I: immediate hypersensitivity   IgE fix to mast cells & basophils; later contact w/antigen triggers mediator release & clinical manifestations  
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II: cytotoxic hypersensitivity reactions   antibody binds to cell/tissue antigen, complement activated damaging cells, causing inflammation & destruction antibody-coated cell by phagocytosis  
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III: immune complex disease   circulating antigen-antibody complexes form, activating complement & causing inflammatory reaction  
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IV: delayed (cell-mediated) hypersensitivity   sensitized T cells release lymphokines attracting macrophages & other inflammatory cells  
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localized response: hay fever, food allergy; systemic response: bee sting anaphylaxis   I: immediate hypersensitivity  
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lupus erythematosus, RA, some types glomerulonephritis   III: immune complex disease  
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tuberculosis, fungus/parasitic infections, contact dermatitis   IV: delayed (cell-mediated) hypersensitivity  
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anaphylaxis   severe generalized IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction characterized by marked respiratory distress & fall in BP  
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atopic person   genetic predisposition to certain allergic conditions  
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allergen   substance capable of inducing allergic reaction in predisposed individual  
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desensitization   method of inducing diminished response to allergens by inducing formation of specific IgG & IgA antibodies  
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anaphylactoid reaction   hypersensitivity reaction resembling anaphylaxis but not caused by IgE antibodies  
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in Type I reaction IgE attaches to cell membrane by means of   Fc end (handle of fork) of molecule  
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in Type I reaction, upon 2nd exposure to sensitizing antigen, the antigen attaches to   free antibody combining sites (prongs of fork) on IgE molecules  
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in Type I reaction union of antigen & antibody cause   cells to release cytoplasmic granules filled w/histamine, prostaglandins & other potent chemical mediators  
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in Type I localized reactions are called   allergic reactions  
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in Type I systemic reactions are called   anaphylaxis  
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in an allergy the allergic manifestations are localized to   tissues exposed to allergens  
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desensitization induces formation of specific IgG & IgA antibodies which act by   combining w/allergen before can affix to cell-bound IgE & trigger release of mediators  
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prompt treatment with epinephrine & other appropriate agent is essential   anaphylaxis reaction  
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Mantoux skin test is used to detect   infection w/tubercle bacillus based on presence or absence of delayed hypersensitivity reaction to proteins of tubercle bacillus  
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only indicates prior infection w/organism & development of cell-mediated immunity; not indicative of active tuberculosis   Mantoux skin test  
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radiation, immunosuppressive drugs impeding cell division/function, adrenal corticosteroid hormones, & immunoglobulin preparations are   main types of immunosuppressive agents commonly used by physicians  
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exerts immunosuppressive effect by destroying lymphoid tissue   radiation  
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cytotoxic drugs   act by suppressing growth & division of lymphocytes  
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cytotoxic   producing cell necrosis or destruction  
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lymphoid tissue is especially susceptible to inhibitory effects of   cytotoxic drugs  
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antimetabolites   substance that competes with or replaces another substance (metabolite) required for cell growth/multiplication  
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cyclosporine   suppresses immune system in patient's receiving organ transplant  
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suppress inflammatory response, impair phagocytosis and inhibit protein synthesis   corticosteroids  
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act by interfering with generation of cytotoxic T cells, cytokines & autoantibodies   injections of immunoglobulins  
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rejection   immunologic process characterized by destruction of transplanted organ  
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certain HLA types appear to be associated with an increased susceptibility to   specific autoimmune diseases  
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many autoimmune diseases occur more frequently in   women  
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infection in person w/chronic autoimmune disease may cause   flare-ups of disease  
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manifestations of autoimmune disease depend on   which cells/tissue components are targeted for attack by the immune system  
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autoantibody-associated tissue injury results when antibodies become attached to cell membrane of   target cells, activating complement-mediated destruction, assisted by activated macrophages & killer lymphocytes  
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antigen & antibody may combine to form   immune complexes deposited in tissues & induce type of complement-mediated tissue injury  
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cell-mediated destruction of target tissues is caused by sensitized T lymphocytes that   secrete lymphokines, which generate destructive inflammatory reaction in target tissue/organ  
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instead of destroying target tissues, sometimes autoantibodies   derange function of target  
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group of diseases characterized by necrosis & degeneration of collagen fibers throughout body   connective-tissue/collagen diseases  
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