Mico#13 Word Scramble

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

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