PATHOPHYSIOLOGY WITH SOLUTIONS
what does type 2 hypersensitivity do to tissues? - answer-can
cause damage or alter function of specific tissues
Examples of hypersensitivity type 2 - answer-graves disease/
hyperthyroidism, blood incompatibility
what is the difference between type 2 and 3 hypersensitivity? -
answer-type 2 is organ specific; antibody binds to the antigen on
the surface of the cell
type 3 is NOT organ specific; binds outside of the cell surface
and is released into blood/ body fluids and then deposited into
tissues
Examples of hypersensitivity type 1 - answer-allergic rhinitis,
anaphylactic reaction
Type 1 hypersensitivity reactions are mediated by what -
answer-IgE
, What cells are involved in hypersensitivity type 1 - answer-Mast
cells
symptoms of hypersensitivity type 1 - answer-local: itching,
immediate rash
systemic: wheezing
main treatment for anaphylaxis - answer-epinephrine
Type 2 hypersensitivity is also known as what kind of reaction? -
answer-cytoctoxic reaction, tissue specific
what cells are involved in type 2 hypersensitivity reaction? -
answer-Macrophages
examples of type 3 hypersensitivity - answer-rheumatoid arthritis
and lupus
autoimmune diseases can be... - answer-genetic/familial