NURS231 portage pathophysiology exam 3
immune system Exam with Correct Answers
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Terms in this set (27)
There are over 80 identified, many with overlapping
presentations. Many manifestations are nonspecific
Explain the challenges of
and are seen in other non-autoimmune diseases.
diagnosing autoimmune
Blood testing isn't perfect either, as some tests are
disorders.
more generic and can be elevated in the presence of
other diseases.
Which type of immunity is adaptive immunity
characterized by the
development of a specific
response to an antigen?
What are the primary cells lymphocytes
involved in the adaptive
immune response?
T lymphocytes produce cell-mediated (adaptive)
what type of immunity?
Which immunoglobulin IgM (think M for mother)
passes immune factors
from the mother to the
fetus?
Which cell type is an early neutrophils
responder and the most
abundant in the body?
, Which feature is NOT of microbe recognition is specific (remember: innate
innate immunity? immunity is non-specific)
A 12-year-old female (1) Mast cells, basophils, and eosinophils play an
presents with itchy eyes, important role in the development of type I reactions
nasal congestion and because they contain the chemical mediator
drainage, and sneezing histamine. A primary or initial-phase response is
every spring when the vasodilation, vascular leakage, and smooth muscle
pollen count is high. (1) contraction. A secondary or late-phase response is
Explain the immunologic characterized by more intense infiltration of tissues
mechanisms that are with eosinophils and other acute and chronic
responsible for her inflammatory cells, as well as tissue damage. (2)
symptoms. (2) What Antihistamines and intranasal corticosteroids are the
type(s) of treatment might mainstay of treatment.
be used to relieve her
symptoms?
Following a heart attack, true
the area of heart muscle
that has undergone
necrosis because of lack
of blood supply will heal
by scar tissue
replacement.
Know the following correct pairings:
Which of the following is Rubor- vasodilation
an incorrect pairing of a Dolor- pain
classic manifestation of Calor- increased blood flow
acute inflammation with its Tumor- exudation of fluid and cells into extravascular
corresponding cause? tissues
Functio laesa- loss of function
True/False: true
B cells are primarily
associated with humoral
immunity.
immune system Exam with Correct Answers
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Terms in this set (27)
There are over 80 identified, many with overlapping
presentations. Many manifestations are nonspecific
Explain the challenges of
and are seen in other non-autoimmune diseases.
diagnosing autoimmune
Blood testing isn't perfect either, as some tests are
disorders.
more generic and can be elevated in the presence of
other diseases.
Which type of immunity is adaptive immunity
characterized by the
development of a specific
response to an antigen?
What are the primary cells lymphocytes
involved in the adaptive
immune response?
T lymphocytes produce cell-mediated (adaptive)
what type of immunity?
Which immunoglobulin IgM (think M for mother)
passes immune factors
from the mother to the
fetus?
Which cell type is an early neutrophils
responder and the most
abundant in the body?
, Which feature is NOT of microbe recognition is specific (remember: innate
innate immunity? immunity is non-specific)
A 12-year-old female (1) Mast cells, basophils, and eosinophils play an
presents with itchy eyes, important role in the development of type I reactions
nasal congestion and because they contain the chemical mediator
drainage, and sneezing histamine. A primary or initial-phase response is
every spring when the vasodilation, vascular leakage, and smooth muscle
pollen count is high. (1) contraction. A secondary or late-phase response is
Explain the immunologic characterized by more intense infiltration of tissues
mechanisms that are with eosinophils and other acute and chronic
responsible for her inflammatory cells, as well as tissue damage. (2)
symptoms. (2) What Antihistamines and intranasal corticosteroids are the
type(s) of treatment might mainstay of treatment.
be used to relieve her
symptoms?
Following a heart attack, true
the area of heart muscle
that has undergone
necrosis because of lack
of blood supply will heal
by scar tissue
replacement.
Know the following correct pairings:
Which of the following is Rubor- vasodilation
an incorrect pairing of a Dolor- pain
classic manifestation of Calor- increased blood flow
acute inflammation with its Tumor- exudation of fluid and cells into extravascular
corresponding cause? tissues
Functio laesa- loss of function
True/False: true
B cells are primarily
associated with humoral
immunity.
