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NIU NURS 308 PATHO Test 1 – Questions With A+
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T or F: The local adaptation syndrome True
the localized version of the general
adaptation syndrome?
What does interferon prevent? Viruses from infecting healthy cells
What is the function of IgG? Main defense against bacteria; can cross the
placenta to protect the fetus against infections
What is the function of IgM? Fights blood infections and triggers additional
production of IgG; present in lymphocyte cells; first
antibody made by a developing fetus
What is the function of IgA? Found in membranes of the respiratory and
gastrointestinal tracts, tears, saliva, mucus, and
colostrum; important in local immunity
What is the function of IgE? Protects the body through its presence in mucous
membranes and skin; triggers allergic reactions and
responds to parasites
What is the function of IgD? Present in blood serum (in small amounts) and on B-
cell surfaces;receptor for antigens; helps anchor cell
membranes
What characterizes chronic Lymphocytic infiltration
inflammation?
, T or F: Do autoimmune disorders False
affect more men than women?
What is the most common and Acute tissue rejection
treatable type of transplant rejection?
Most transplant rejections are Host versus graft
classified as what?
What type of defense is the body's Adaptive or acquired
own individual immune system?
What causes a systemic inflammatory Pyrogens
response?
What involves a local inflammatory Vasodilation and increased tissue permeability,
response? clotting cascade, emigration of phagocytes
What are the three stages of the Alarm, resistance, exhaustion
general adaptation syndrome?
What type of immunity provides Innate immunity
immediate protection and is
nonspecific?
What is an example of passive Mother-to-fetus transfer of antibodies
immunity?
What are examples of autoimmune Systemic lupus erythematous (SLE),
diseases? glomerulonephritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Which type of hypersensitivity Type I
reaction is most severe?
What mediators are involved in type I Mast cells
hypersensitivity allergic responses?
NIU NURS 308 PATHO Test 1 – Questions With A+
Solutions
Save
Terms in this set (84)
T or F: The local adaptation syndrome True
the localized version of the general
adaptation syndrome?
What does interferon prevent? Viruses from infecting healthy cells
What is the function of IgG? Main defense against bacteria; can cross the
placenta to protect the fetus against infections
What is the function of IgM? Fights blood infections and triggers additional
production of IgG; present in lymphocyte cells; first
antibody made by a developing fetus
What is the function of IgA? Found in membranes of the respiratory and
gastrointestinal tracts, tears, saliva, mucus, and
colostrum; important in local immunity
What is the function of IgE? Protects the body through its presence in mucous
membranes and skin; triggers allergic reactions and
responds to parasites
What is the function of IgD? Present in blood serum (in small amounts) and on B-
cell surfaces;receptor for antigens; helps anchor cell
membranes
What characterizes chronic Lymphocytic infiltration
inflammation?
, T or F: Do autoimmune disorders False
affect more men than women?
What is the most common and Acute tissue rejection
treatable type of transplant rejection?
Most transplant rejections are Host versus graft
classified as what?
What type of defense is the body's Adaptive or acquired
own individual immune system?
What causes a systemic inflammatory Pyrogens
response?
What involves a local inflammatory Vasodilation and increased tissue permeability,
response? clotting cascade, emigration of phagocytes
What are the three stages of the Alarm, resistance, exhaustion
general adaptation syndrome?
What type of immunity provides Innate immunity
immediate protection and is
nonspecific?
What is an example of passive Mother-to-fetus transfer of antibodies
immunity?
What are examples of autoimmune Systemic lupus erythematous (SLE),
diseases? glomerulonephritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Which type of hypersensitivity Type I
reaction is most severe?
What mediators are involved in type I Mast cells
hypersensitivity allergic responses?
