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Midterm 1 - Immunity and Infection Flashcards

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Different types of pathogens

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Bacteria
Fungi
Protozoan
Parasitic worm
Prions
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Why are bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics

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Over usage of antibiotics

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Pathogen

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A disease causing microorganism

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Microscopic single celled organism
Reproduce by splitting in two, creating identical cells
Cause illness by invading body cells or producing toxins

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Bacterium

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Bacterium examples

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Pneumonic 
Meningitis 
Strep throat and other streptococcal infections
Toxic shock and other staphylococcal
Tuberculosis
Tick borne infections
Ulcers
Tetanus
Whooping cough
Urinary tract infections
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Bacterial resistance example

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Mrsa

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Virus

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Consist of protein shell, enclosing DNA or RNA

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Virus examples

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Common cold
Influenza
Measles, mumps, and rubella
 Chickenpox, cold sores, and hpv 
Viral meningitis 
Viral hepatitis 
Viral pneumonia 
Rabies
HIV
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Steps of a life cycle of a virus

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  1. Virus penetrates cell
  2. Protein coat is removed
  3. Genes replicate
  4. New protein coat assembled
  5. Virus exits the cell
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Fungi

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Microorganisms such as yeast and molds, and mushrooms: Yeast infections, athletes foot, jock itch, and ringworm

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Protozoan

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Microscopic single-celled organisms (some function as parasites)
Malaria
African sleeping sickness
Giardiasis
Tricomonias
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Parasitic Worm

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Worms that feed on or in a host:
Tapeworm
Hookworm
Pinworm

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Prions

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RARE Proteins that cause transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs)
Lack DNA and RNA, just a protein
Can occur from genetic mutations or sporadically

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Chain of Infection

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Pathogen
Reservoir
Portal of Exit
Means of Transmission
Portal of Entry
New Host
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15
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Chain of infection example:

Lucy goes to use a razor that has Staphylococcus bacteria on it, this bacteria is…

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Pathogen

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Chain of infection example:

Lucy has a cold and coughs without covering her mouth, the infection goes everywhere is…

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Portal of Exit

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Chain of infection example:

Lucy gets cut from the razor and the bacteria enters her body. That is a…

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Portal of Entry

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Chain of infection example:

Lucy’s friend touches a doorknob that has been infected with Lucy’s cold virus is…

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Means of Transmission

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Chain of infection example:

Lucy’s body is a ______ for infection

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Reservoir

20
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Epidemic

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A rapidly spreading disease or health-related condition

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Pandemic

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A widespread epidemic

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Endemic

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Infections disease that is maintained in a population or area

23
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Physical barriers of the body’s defense system

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Skin
Mucous Membranes
Cilia in the repiratory tract

24
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Chemical barriers of the body’s defense system

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Enzymes in body fluids help to destroy foreign particles
ex: stomach acid
tears
salt in sweat

25
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The Immune System of the Body’s Defense System

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Neutrophils
Macrophages "bug eaters"
Natural Killer Cells
Dendritic Cells
Lymphocytes - T-Cells, B-Cells, Memory T and B cells
26
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Eat Pathogens and activate lymphocytes

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Dendritic Cells

27
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T-Cells

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Helper, Killer, and Suppressor

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B-Cells

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Antibodies

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Antibody

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A specialized protein produced by WBC’s that can recognize and neutralize specific pathogens

30
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Antigen

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Marker on the surface of a foreign substance that immune cells recognize as nonself.

31
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Antibody and Antigen

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Have complimentary makers that act with a lock and key mechanism

32
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Immunoglobulin

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Specialized proteins used by the immune system to fight off pathogens and function as antibodies.

33
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The Immune Response

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  1. Dendritic cells are drawn to the site and expose antigens
  2. Helper T Cells multiply and produce cytokines which activate killer T cells and B cells
  3. Killer T Cells destroy foreign bodies and infected cells, B Cells produces antibodies to help mark pathogens for destruction
  4. Suppressor T Cells slow down the immune response. Memory T and B remember the invaders.
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B Cells produce to help aid in the immune response

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Anitbodies

35
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Cells that are are responsible for helping your body remember infections

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Memory B and T Cells

36
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Responsible for cell-mediated immune response

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Killer T Cells

37
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Responsible for antibody-mediated immune response

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B Cells

38
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Chemical responsible for dilation and increased permeability of blood vessels and causes increased heat, swelling, and redness to an area.

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Histamine

39
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Occurs when the body reacts to infection or injury

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Inflammation

40
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Incubation

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Viruses or bacteria are multiplying in the body

41
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Prodromal Period

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The infected host as acquired immunity

42
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A good example of when the body’s defense system has gone haywire

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Allergies

43
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IGE

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A special type of antibody which binds to mast cells in response to allergens

44
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Examples of autoimmune disorders

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Rheumatoid arthritis
Multiple Sclerosis
Type 1 Diabetes
System Lupus

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