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18 Cards in this Set
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Any molecule that can be recognized as foreign is a(n) __1__
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1. antigen
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which 2 types of cells involved in the specific immune response involve immunological memory?
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B and T cells
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which cells differentiate from B cells and release antibodies?
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plasma cells
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2 types of nonspecific immune defenses against pathogen?
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stomach acid, acid in vagina/urethra, lysozymes in tears, cilia, mucus, nose hairs, skin, digestive enzymes, etc
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t cells are part of __1__ and b cells are part of __2__
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1. cell-mediated specific immunity
2. antibody-mediated specific immunity |
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mast cells contain large amounts of what substance which is involved in allergic response?
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histamine
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what is one effect of release of histamine?
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increased capillary permeability, vasodilation, inflammation
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by which process do leukocytes squeeze through the circ system by changing shape?
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diapedesis
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__1__ cells are antigen presenting cells involved in both specific and nonspecific immune repsonses
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macrophages
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what is the name of the soluble molecule (protein) that is secreted by antigen presenting cells and activates T cells?
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interleukin
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__1__ proteins enhance the inflammatory response by coating pathogens, lysing the cell wall of pathogens, and increasing phagocytosis.
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Complement
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an antibody binds an antigen after recognizing the antigen's __1__ (part of antigen)
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antigenic determinant or epitope
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An infant receiving maternal antibodies is an example of __1__ immunity whereas vaccinations against chicken pox provide individuals with __2__ immunity.
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1. natural passive
2. artificial active |
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__1__ complex of membrane proteins permits the recognition of self
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major histocompatibility
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what type of antibody is involved in the immune repsonse and leads to the destruction of mast cells?
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IgE (immunoglobulin E)
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mother/fetus incompatibility results from an Rh __1__ mother and an Rh __2__ child.
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1. negative
2. positive |
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what is the process called which attracts phagocytes to the site of infection?
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chemotaxis
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3 main processes involved in inflammatory response
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increased vasodilation
increased capilary permeability increased phagocytosis |