Test bank for Davis Advantage for Pathophysiology 2nd
Edition Capriotti | 9780803694118 | All Chapters with
Answers and Rationals
Anything that is considered non-self is what? - ANSWER: An antigen (foreigner)
Immunity is defined as: - ANSWER: The way the body defends itself against injurious agents in the
environment
Immune Response is aimed to protect cells from ____________ - ANSWER: Injurious agents
(Antigens)
Innate immunity refers to natural mechanisms that ward off invaders as a___________ - ANSWER:
First Line of defense
Anatomic barriers, Processes within the GI tract, Normal flora, Bodily Fluids & Phagocytic cells -
ANSWER: Components of Innate Immunity
Anatomical Barriers consist of ________ - ANSWER: 1. Nasal epithelium(consist of mucus producing
cells and hair that traps inhaled substances)
2. intact skin prevents infection
3. mucus membrane
Phagocytic cells engulf and ingest __________ - ANSWER: microorganisms and other noxious
substances
macrophages and neutrophils - ANSWER: Types of phagocytic cells
1. Saliva: Pathogens are weakened by the enzymes and antibacterial properties in the saliva.
2. Gastric juices: Destroys pathogens with HCL - ANSWER: Processes within the GI tract
Normal Flora is ______________ that live in symbiosis with the body - ANSWER: Natural bacteria
colonies
C-diff or C-diff colitis is caused by - ANSWER: Abuse or misuse or antibacterials
____________________is when the normal flora in the gut is destroyed - ANSWER: C-diff infection
(Clostridium Difficle)
Vancomycin - ANSWER: used to treat c. difficile. Must be taken orally for it to reach the gut.
Stool Transplant - ANSWER: Transplanting stool from a healthy person to the colon of a patient with
repeat c.difficile infection has been shown to successfully treat c.diff.
Tears (flushes pathogens from the eyes)
Sweat (acts as an antibacterial on the skin)
Urine (its acidity eliminates antigens from the genitourinary tract) - ANSWER: Bodily Secretions
The inflammatory reaction begins within seconds and can last ___________ - ANSWER: minutes to
days
__________________ is activated when the innate immunity is inadequate - ANSWER: Adaptive
immune system
Edition Capriotti | 9780803694118 | All Chapters with
Answers and Rationals
Anything that is considered non-self is what? - ANSWER: An antigen (foreigner)
Immunity is defined as: - ANSWER: The way the body defends itself against injurious agents in the
environment
Immune Response is aimed to protect cells from ____________ - ANSWER: Injurious agents
(Antigens)
Innate immunity refers to natural mechanisms that ward off invaders as a___________ - ANSWER:
First Line of defense
Anatomic barriers, Processes within the GI tract, Normal flora, Bodily Fluids & Phagocytic cells -
ANSWER: Components of Innate Immunity
Anatomical Barriers consist of ________ - ANSWER: 1. Nasal epithelium(consist of mucus producing
cells and hair that traps inhaled substances)
2. intact skin prevents infection
3. mucus membrane
Phagocytic cells engulf and ingest __________ - ANSWER: microorganisms and other noxious
substances
macrophages and neutrophils - ANSWER: Types of phagocytic cells
1. Saliva: Pathogens are weakened by the enzymes and antibacterial properties in the saliva.
2. Gastric juices: Destroys pathogens with HCL - ANSWER: Processes within the GI tract
Normal Flora is ______________ that live in symbiosis with the body - ANSWER: Natural bacteria
colonies
C-diff or C-diff colitis is caused by - ANSWER: Abuse or misuse or antibacterials
____________________is when the normal flora in the gut is destroyed - ANSWER: C-diff infection
(Clostridium Difficle)
Vancomycin - ANSWER: used to treat c. difficile. Must be taken orally for it to reach the gut.
Stool Transplant - ANSWER: Transplanting stool from a healthy person to the colon of a patient with
repeat c.difficile infection has been shown to successfully treat c.diff.
Tears (flushes pathogens from the eyes)
Sweat (acts as an antibacterial on the skin)
Urine (its acidity eliminates antigens from the genitourinary tract) - ANSWER: Bodily Secretions
The inflammatory reaction begins within seconds and can last ___________ - ANSWER: minutes to
days
__________________ is activated when the innate immunity is inadequate - ANSWER: Adaptive
immune system
