CHRONIC PULMONARY DISORDERS 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ 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
⩥ 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 type 3 hypersensitivity. Answer: rheumatoid arthritis and
lupus
⩥ autoimmune diseases can be.... Answer: genetic/familial
⩥ What is alloimmunity?. Answer: Immune reaction to tissues of
another individual
⩥ Examples of alloimmunity. Answer: transplant rejection, transfusion
reactions, Rh incompatibility
⩥ what is hypersensitivity type 4. Answer: Delayed response, Occurs
24-72 hrs after exposure
doe not involve antigen/antibody complexes