Flashcards in Chapter 5 Deck (30)
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a globulin manufactured by plasma cells in response to contact with a foreign antigen
antibody
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a lymphocyte that differentiates into plasma cells and is associated with humoral immunity
b lymphocyte
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lymphocytes capable of destroying foreign or abnormal cells, although they have not had any prior antigenic contact with cells
natural killer cells
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a method of inducing a diminished response to allergens by inducing the formation of specific IgG and IgA antibodies
desensitization
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a soluble substance liberated by lymphocytes
lymphokine
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an antibody protein
immunoglobulin
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a substance that competes with or replaces another substance (metabolite) required for cell growth or multiplication
antimetabolite
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a severe generalized IgEmediated hypersensitivity reaction characterized by marked respiratory distress and fall in blood pressure
anaphylaxis
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an abnormally small number of leukocytes in the peripheral blood
leukopenia
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a state of abnormal reactivity to a foreign material
hypersensitivity
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having a genetic predisposition to certain allergic conditions such as hay fever or asthma
atopic
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an abbreviation for a natural killer cells
NK cells
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immunity associated with population of sensitized lymphocytes
cell mediated immunity
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immunity associated with formation of antibodies produced by plasma cells
humoral immunity
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resistance to disease
immunity
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a type of lymphocyte associated with cell mediated immunity
T lymphocyte
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an anemia caused by increased blood destruction
hemolytic anemia
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an antibody formed against one's own cells or tissue components
autoantibody
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cytotoxic delayed hypersensitivity T cells that protect the body by attacking and destroying body cells infected with bacteria or viruses
effector T cells
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a tendency to form specific IgE antibody to antigens that do not affect most persons
allergy
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genes on chromosome 6 that control the immune response to specific antigens
immune response genes
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a disease associated with formation of cell-mediated or humoral immunity against the subject's own cells or tissue components
autoimmune disease
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a substance capable of inducing an allergic reaction in a predisposed individual
allergen
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a hypersensitivity reaction resembling anaphylaxis but not caused by IgE antibodies
anaphylactoid reaction
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a general term for any protein secreted by cells that functions as an intercellular messenger and influences cells of the immune system. Cytokines are secreted by macrophages and monocytes (monokines), lyphocytes (lymphokines) and other cells
cytokine
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a broad-spectrum antiviral agent manufactured by various cells in the body
interferon
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a lymphokine that stimulates growth of lymphocytes
interleukin-2
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an immunologic process characterized by destruction of a transplanted organ
rejection
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producing cell necrosis or destruction
cytotoxic
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