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Immunology Flashcards

1
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antigen

A

specific molecule on a foreign invador that initiates an immune response

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2
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FeLV

A

Feline Leukemia

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humoral immunity

A

b cells that reside in the lymph tissues and produce antibodies

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RBC

A

Red Blood cell

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lymphoid tissues

A

tissues that contain mature lymphocytes

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contact dermititis

A

rash caused ny contact w a foreign substance

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erythematosis

A

erythema (flushed/redness) osis (abnormal condition)_

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FPT

A

Failure or passive transfer

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antihistamines

A

drugs that prevent the release of histamines from mast cells

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T- Lymphocyte

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originate in bone marrow and then travel to the thymus where they continue to mature

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agglutination

A

ABs cause toxins to clump together so they are swallowed up by neutrophils or mactrophages

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GaLT

A

Gut associated Lymphoid tissue

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virulent

A

disease causing

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14
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immune system-

A

primary and secondary lymphoid organs-produced as the defense system against invaders

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mucosal immunity

A

IgA defends against infections at the mucous membranes. Before they enter the body

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cytotoxic

A

Cyto (cell) toxic (poison or kill)

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FIV

A

Feline immunodeficiency virus

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lymphocyte

A

Lympho(lymphatic system) Cyte (cell)

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transplacental antibodies

A

passed from MOM to fetus through placenta

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neutralization

A

attachment of antibodies to a toxin or microorganism so it can not damage body cells

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active immunity

A

produced by the introduction of an antigen which causes an immune response

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lysozyme

A

lys (to breakdown) Zyme (enzyme)

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competitive inhibition

A

when threatening bacteria take over the location of healthy Bxq

24
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activation immunotherapy

A

prevent or tx disease by inducing or enhancing immune response

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mucociliary escalator

A

non-immunological defense mech. involving ciliary action and flow of mucous. Thus inhibiting the amount of particulate matter that is excreted from respiratory tract.

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autoimmune

A

auto (self) immune (protected)

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plasma cells

A

activated b cells that produce antibodies

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SLE

A

Systemic Lupus Erythematosis

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IgG

A

Immunoglobulin G

30
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WBC

A

White Blood Cell

31
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vaccination

A

intentional introduction of an antigen to create an immunologic memory

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cell-mediated immunity

A

t cells that circulate through blod and lymph to locate affected cells

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colostrum

A

produced by mom, passed through milk

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B lymohocyte

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originate and grow in bone marrow

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transplacental

A

trans (across) placental (placenta)

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specific immunity

A

unique reaction for specific invador

37
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protein rich liquid made of WBC

A

pus

38
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Immunoglobulin

A

Immuno (protect) globulin (protein)

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hyperimmune plasma

A

plasma from a donor that has been tx to produce a high level of specific antibodies

40
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non-specific immunity

A

general mechanisms that defend the body against foreign invaders

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passive immunity

A

immunity produced by introducing a preformed antibody.

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macrophage

A

macro (large) Phage (eat/swallow)

43
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suppression immunotherapy

A

tx by suppresing the immune system

44
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arthritis

A

arth (joints) itis (inflammation)

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attenuated

A

weakened

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RA

A

Rheumatoid arthritis

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failure of passive transfer

A

immunodeficiency where foal or calf do not receive adequate colostrum

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