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Mico#13

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What are an antigens?   An antigen is any agent that can bind specifically to components of the immune system. Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids can all be antigens under certain circumstances.  
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what are the smallest part of an antigen molecule capable to bind with an antibody.   Epitopes  
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Self-antigens are coded by a group of genes located on chromosome ____ and form the MHC (major histocompatibility complex).   six  
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An antibody is   a protein produced by plasma cells.  
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The antibody found in body secretions is   IgA  
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Which of the following cell types secretes antibodies?   Plasma cells  
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Which of the following provide defense against viral infections?   Interferons  
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Which of the following cells is a granulocyte   Basophil  
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Immunity that is a result of an actual infection is called   naturally acquired active immunity  
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A substance capable of raising the body temperature is   pyrogen  
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When an organ or tissue is transplanted between genetically different individuals it is called   allograft  
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Which of the following blood types cannot receive a blood transfusion from type O blood type?   All blood types can  
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Which of the following is a systemic autoimmune disease?   Rheumatoid arthritis  
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What are parts of the second line of defense?   Cytokines, Phagocytosis, Fever  
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Cells infected with a virus produce glycoproteins that interfere with viral replication and impede its spread; these glycoproteins are called   interferons.  
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The first line of defense that prevents microbes from entering the body includes   skin  
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T cells (T lymphocytes) are divided into four categories   Killer T cells, helper T cells, suppressor T cells, memory T cells  
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a pentamer and the largest of the immunoglobulins is   IgM  
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The category of immunoglobulins that can also be found in colostrum and mother’s milk is   IgA  
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GALT is an example of a collection of lymphatic nodules in the   small intestine  
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Which of the following organs breaks down worn-out red blood cells?   spleen  
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Enzymes that attack the peptidoglycan layer of bacteria and are present in perspiration, nasal secretions, saliva, and tears are __________. lysozyme   lysozyme  
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Delayed hypersensitivity is a result of   cell-mediated immune reaction  
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B cells are responsible for __________-mediated immunity   antibodies  
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Substances that stimulate the production of antibodies are called   immunogens  
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The category of immunoglobulins that is implicated in allergic reactions is   IgE  
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The body’s decreased ability to fight infections is called __________.   immunosuppression  
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Granulocytes are subdivided into three groups   basophils, eosinophils, neutrophils  
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Large, circulating phagocytic agranulocytes that develop into macrophages as they leave the blood vessels are called __________.   monocytes  
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A(n) __________ is a strong immune response to a substance that is usually not harmful to the body but causes hypersensitivity reactions.   allergy  
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what occurs when the immune system is unable to distinguish between self- and nonself-antigens and attacks the cells of the body   Autoimmunity  
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Monomer bound to surface of B cells   IgD  
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Pentamer   this is the IgM  
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Found in tears, saliva   this is the IgA  
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Can cross the placenta   this is IgG  
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Allergic reactions   this is IgE  
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