Immunology

Question 1

antigen

Answer 1

specific molecule on a foreign invador that initiates an immune response

Question 2

FeLV

Answer 2

Feline Leukemia

Question 3

humoral immunity

Answer 3

b cells that reside in the lymph tissues and produce antibodies

Question 4

RBC

Answer 4

Red Blood cell

Question 5

lymphoid tissues

Answer 5

tissues that contain mature lymphocytes

Question 6

contact dermititis

Answer 6

rash caused ny contact w a foreign substance

Question 7

erythematosis

Answer 7

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

Question 8

FPT

Answer 8

Failure or passive transfer

Question 9

antihistamines

Answer 9

drugs that prevent the release of histamines from mast cells

Question 10

T- Lymphocyte

Answer 10

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

Question 11

agglutination

Answer 11

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

Question 12

GaLT

Answer 12

Gut associated Lymphoid tissue

Question 13

virulent

Answer 13

disease causing

Question 14

immune system-

Answer 14

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

Question 15

mucosal immunity

Answer 15

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

Question 16

cytotoxic

Answer 16

Cyto (cell) toxic (poison or kill)

Question 17

FIV

Answer 17

Feline immunodeficiency virus

Question 18

lymphocyte

Answer 18

Lympho(lymphatic system) Cyte (cell)

Question 19

transplacental antibodies

Answer 19

passed from MOM to fetus through placenta

Question 20

neutralization

Answer 20

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

Question 21

active immunity

Answer 21

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

Question 22

lysozyme

Answer 22

lys (to breakdown) Zyme (enzyme)

Question 23

competitive inhibition

Answer 23

when threatening bacteria take over the location of healthy Bxq

Question 24

activation immunotherapy

Answer 24

prevent or tx disease by inducing or enhancing immune response

Question 25

mucociliary escalator

Answer 25

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

Question 26

autoimmune

Answer 26

auto (self) immune (protected)

Question 27

plasma cells

Answer 27

activated b cells that produce antibodies

Question 28

SLE

Answer 28

Systemic Lupus Erythematosis

Question 29

IgG

Answer 29

Immunoglobulin G

Question 30

WBC

Answer 30

White Blood Cell

Question 31

vaccination

Answer 31

intentional introduction of an antigen to create an immunologic memory

Question 32

cell-mediated immunity

Answer 32

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

Question 33

colostrum

Answer 33

produced by mom, passed through milk

Question 34

B lymohocyte

Answer 34

originate and grow in bone marrow

Question 35

transplacental

Answer 35

trans (across) placental (placenta)

Question 36

specific immunity

Answer 36

unique reaction for specific invador

Question 37

protein rich liquid made of WBC

Answer 37

pus

Question 38

Immunoglobulin

Answer 38

Immuno (protect) globulin (protein)

Question 39

hyperimmune plasma

Answer 39

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

Question 40

non-specific immunity

Answer 40

general mechanisms that defend the body against foreign invaders

Question 41

passive immunity

Answer 41

immunity produced by introducing a preformed antibody.

Question 42

macrophage

Answer 42

macro (large) Phage (eat/swallow)

Question 43

suppression immunotherapy

Answer 43

tx by suppresing the immune system

Question 44

arthritis

Answer 44

arth (joints) itis (inflammation)

Question 45

attenuated

Answer 45

weakened

Question 46

RA

Answer 46

Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 47

failure of passive transfer

Answer 47

immunodeficiency where foal or calf do not receive adequate colostrum