Example of Adaptive Immune Deficiency Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
what cell does AIDS kill
A
killer CD4/helper T cells
2
Q
how does AIDS affect the immune system
A
The numbers (killer CD4/helper T cells) become so low that it cripples the entire immune system.
3
Q
what does AIDS make you susceptible to
A
infections that don’t usually occur in healthy individuals (opportunistic).
4
Q
what will Lab findings show if you have AIDS
A
decreased CD4
5
Q
what type of disease is lupus erythematosous
A
autoimmune disease
6
Q
what happens if a person has lupus erythematosous
A
Immune system attacks self by
forming antigen/antibody complexes that deposits in joints and kidneys
7
Q
what are 2 adaptive immune deficiency diseases
A
AIDS– acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Lupus erythematosous
