MIDTERM Flashcards
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define isograft
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subset of allograft from donor to genetically identical person
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define pyknosis
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nuclear shrinkage and increased basophilia
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morphological manifestations seen in irreversible tissue injury
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- plasma membrane disruption
- mitochondria swelling and leaking
- ER massive disruption and fragmentation
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morphological manifestations seen in reversible tissue injury
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- cellular swelling : due to failure of energy dependent ion pumps
- fatty change: occurs in hypoxic injury
- ER: dilation with detachment of polysomes
- mitochondria: modest swelling
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describe adaptive immunity
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mechanisms stimulated by microbes that recognize microbial/nonmicrobial substances
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general principals of microbial pathogenesis
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what is a superbug
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bacteria resistant to most antibiotics
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define autograft
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transplant of tissue to same person
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mercury poisoning caused from ______ and causes _____
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contained fish and dental amalgams; cerebral palsy, deaf, blindness, CNS defects (Minamata disease)
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what is artificially acquired passive immunity
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preformed antibodies in immune serum introduced by injection
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what is pleomorphism
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variation in size and shape (seen in dysplasia)
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fibrinoid necrosis is characterized by
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necrosis in arteries, arterioles, venues, and glomerular capillaries
- due to antigen and antibodies depositing in walls of arteries
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fat necrosis is characterized by
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- calcium soaps, dull opaque white patches
- occurs in hemorrhagic pancreatitis
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caseous necrosis is characterized by
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-necrotic tissue is yellowish-white and cheesy
- seen in tuberculous lesions
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liquefactive necrosis is characterized by
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- necrotic tissue rapidly liquefied
- infarction of brain and spinal cord
- pyogenic abscess: necrotic core liquefied by proteolytic enzymes
- necrotic material creamy yellow due to pus
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coagulative necrosis is characterized by
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- sudden cut of the blood supply
- denaturation of proteins making tissue hard opaque white
- seen in infarcts
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patterns of tissue necrosis are
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coagulative, liquefaction, fat, caseous, fibrinoid, gangrenous
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define neoplasia
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new growth due to disorder of cell growth
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cadmium poisoning caused from ______ and causes _____
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rechargeable batteries; obstructive lung disease and kidney damage
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effects of chronic alcoholism
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alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, gastritis, gastric ulcer, peripheral neuropathies, wernicke korasfoff syndrome, heart disease, fetal alcohol syndrome
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atrophy and dysplasia
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shrinkage in size of cells
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specific defense include
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types of immunoglobulins
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cellular adaptations
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mechanical trauma injury depends on
- type of object
- amount of energy discharged
- tissue/organ affected at point of impact
- patterns of injury
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what is source of prostaglandins and what is its action
source: mast cells leukocytes
action: vasodilation, pain, fever
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what is source of serotonin and what is its action
source: platelets
action: vasocontrictor
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what cells release bradykinin and what is its function
source: derived from plasma proteins
action: increases vascular permeability, contraction of smooth muscle, dilation of blood vessels, pain
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what cells release histamine and what is its action
source: mast cells, basophils, platelets
action: vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, endothelial activation
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types of hypersensitivity reactions
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effects of tobacco
oral/lung cancer, bronchitis, emphysema, COPD, myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis
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define infectious disease
disease caused by bacteria, virus, protozoa, fungus
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clinical aspects of malignant neoplasia are
grow rapidly, may ulcerate, invade into deeper tissues, may spread, and cause weight loss
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define pus
purulent exudate, inflammatory exudate rich in leukocytes (neutrophils) debris of dead cells
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non specific defense include
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irreversible tissue injury
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what can occur in hypothermia
loss of consciousness, bradycardia, atrial fibrillation, frostbite, frostnip
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injuries from acetaminophen
hepatocellular intrise, centrilobular necrosis, liver failure
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causes of tissue injury
hypoxia, chemical agents, infectious agents, immunological reactions, genetic factors, nutritional imbalances, physical agents, aging
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define dysplasia
disordered but non neoplastic proliferation
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characteristics of acute inflammation
sudden and short term
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the cells of immune response are
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define Karyorrhexis
pyknotic nucleus undergoes fragmentation
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what causes hypothermia
prolonged exposure to low temperatures
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define pathogen
an infectious agent that causes disease
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how are bacteria classified
- gram stain
- need of O2
- shape
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characteristics of malignant tumors are
- invasive replacing adjacent tissue
- often recur
- may metastasize
- grow quickly
- may cause cachexia
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clinical aspects of benign neoplasia are
slow growing and depending on location may be asymptomatic (lipoma) or symptomatic (meningioma)
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what are third degree burns
full thickness burns extend to subcutaneous tissue
- damage to muscle tissue under subcutaneous tissue
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cardinal signs of inflammation are
heat (calor), redness (rubor), swelling (tumor), pain (dolor), and loss of function (functio laesa)
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injuries by physical agents include
- trauma
- heat or cold
- radiation
- electric shock
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define transudate
fluid with low protein content (mostly albumin), no cellular material
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what are the different categories of infectious agents
prions, viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites
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tumor nomenclature
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define abrasion, contusion, incision, laceration, penetrating wound, puncture wound
- scraping or rubbing away of skin
- closed wound from blow (bruise)
- open clean straight edges
- open torn jagged edges
- open skin is pierced
- open made by sharp object
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vitamin A deficiency
impaired vision (night blindness), epithelial metaplasia, keratinization, xerophthalmia (dry eye), blindness
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what are predisposing disease and risk factors for cancer
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what is artificially acquired active immunity
antigens introduced in vaccines
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describe opiates and injuries from opiates
CNS depression; respiratory depression, arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, cutaneous lesions
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purulent (suppurative) inflammation is characterized by
- production of pus and edema fluid
- associated with staphylococci
- abscesses: localized collection of purulent inflammation
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fibrinous inflammation is characterized by
- fibrinous exudate due to large vascular leaks
- inflammation of meninges, pericardium, pleura
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cell mediated immunity is performed by what cells and what is its function
t lymphocytes; provide protection vs intracellular microbes
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antibody mediated immunity is performed by what cells and what is its function
B lymphocytes; antibodies provide protection vs extracellular microbes in body fluids
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dominant cells in chronic inflammation is
macrophages
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chronic inflammation is characterized by
- infiltration with mononuclear cells (macrophages, lymphocytes, and plasma cells)
- tissue destruction
- attempts of healing (fibrosis)
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vasodilation is induced by ___ and results in ____
histamine; increases blood flow and causes heat and redness (erythema)
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serous inflammation is marked by
- exudation of cell poor fluid to site of injury
- low leukocyte #s
- from skin blister from burn or viral infection
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the major components of acute inflammation are
1. dilation of vessels to increase blood flow
2. increased permeability
3. emigration of leukocytes
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morphological patterns of acute inflammation and examples
serous inflammation, fibrinous inflammation, ulcerative inflammation, suppurative inflammation
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hallmarks of cancer are
1. self sufficiency in growth signals
2. insensitivity to growth inhibitory signals
3. absence of apoptosis
4. limitless proliferative capacity
5. sustained angiogenesis
6. tissue innovation and metastasis
7. reprogramming of metabolic pathways
8. ability to evade immune system
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injuries from oral contraceptives
increase risk of venous thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism, cervical carcinomas with women infected with papilloma virus (HPV)
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define allograft
transplant of organ or tissue between two genetically non identical people
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what is naturally acquired passive immunity
antibodies passed from mother to fetus via placenta or mothers milk
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define exudate
extravascular fluid that has high protein concentration and contains cellular dermis; implies increase permeability from injury
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define xenograft
transplant of organ from one species to another
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what occurs in hyperthermia
elevation in body temperature
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what can hyperthermia result in
heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke
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what are first degree burns
superficial burns confined to epidermis
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vitamin D deficiency
rickets and osteomalacia (skeletal diseases)
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the cellular adaptations to stress are
hypertrophy, atrophy, hyperplasia, and metaplasia
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define karyolysis
basophils of chromatin may fade
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injuries from anabolic steroids
stunted growth, acne, gynecomastia, testicular atrophy
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arsenic poisoning caused from ______ and causes _____
soil, water, herbicides; interferes with mitochondria oxidative phosphorylation, sensimotor neuropathy, skin changes and increase risk of cancer
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types of graft failures
hyper acute rejection, acute rejection, chronic rejection
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main categories of bioterrorism
Category A: easily transmitted
Category B: moderately easy to transmit
Category C: Emerging pathogens with potential for high mortality
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what are xenobiotics
exogenous chemicals from environment that can be absorbed through ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact
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molecular basis of carcinogenesis
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injuries from cocaine
sympathomimetic: tachycardia, hypertension, peripheral vasoconstriction, myocardial ischemia, coronary artery vasoconstriction
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describe opiates and injuries from opiates
CNS depression; respiratory depression, arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, cutaneous lesions
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what is thiamin (vitamin B1) deficiency and what are its causes
dry and wet beriberi, wernicke syndrome, Korsakoff syndrome (peripheral neuropathies, neural disorders)
- caused from chronic alcoholism
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define tumor
neoplasm
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what are second degree burns
partial thickness burns involving dermis
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injuries from aspirin
headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, mental confusion, vomiting
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describe innate immunity
mechanism that react to infections before infection to recognize and combat microbes
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characteristics of chronic inflammation
gradual and prolonged
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effects of acute alcoholism
fatty change, hepatic steatosis, acute gastritis, ulceration
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characteristics of benign tumors are
- expansive compressing adjacent tissues
- do not recur
- do not metastasize
- grow slowly
- don't cause cachexia
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lead poisoning caused from ______ and causes _____
lead containing paint; CNS defects and peripheral neuropathy, affect cartilage, hemoglobin synthesis, GI and kidneys
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thermal injuries depend on
- type of burn
- % of body surface area
- depth and site of injury
- presence of infection
- complications
- presence of inhalation injury
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what Is naturally acquired active immunity
antigen enter body naturally
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define infection
when infectious agent enters body and begins to reproduce; may or may not cause disease
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electrical injuries can include
cutaneous burns, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, and ventricular fibrillation
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define anaplasia
lack of differentiation
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define apoptosis
normal phenomena that serves to eliminate cells no longer needed and to maintain constant number of cells
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what is the staging and grading criteria for cancers
grading: based on degree of differentiation
staging: size of lesion and event of spread
TNM: tumor, lymph node, metastases
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injuries from MHT
MHT increases risk of breast cancer, stroke, and venous thromboembolism
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describe marijuana and injuries from marijuana
used to treat nausea and cancer chemotherapy by decreasing pain
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antibody mediated immunity is performed by what cells and what is its function
B lymphocytes; antibodies provide protection vs extracellular microbes in body fluids
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type 1 hypersensitivity is triggered by
- binding of an antigen to IgE on surface of mast cells
- ALLERGIC REACTION
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type 2 hypersensitivity occurs due to
- IgG and IgM antibodies that react with antigen present on cell surfaces
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type 3 hypersensitivity occurs due to
antigen antibody complexes produce tissue damage mainly by eliciting inflammation at site of deposition
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type 4 hypersensitivity occurs due to
- inflammation resulting from cytokines produced by CD4 T cells and cell killing by CD8 T cells
- reactions delayed days
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what risk factors increase risk of cancer development
- infectious agents (human papilloma virus HPV)
- smoking
- alcohol consumption
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what acquired predisposing conditions increase chance of cancer
- endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma
- cervical leukoplakia and cervical squamous cell CA
- oral leukoplakia
- bronchial epithelial dysplasia
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onco genes are
cancer causing genes
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proto oncogenes are
normal genes that stimulate normal cell growth and division
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function of tumor suppressor genes
normally restrain cell growth
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for cancer to occur, what genes must be mutated
tumor suppressor genes must be turned off and Onco genes must be turned on
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role of natural killer cells
- kill infected or damaged cells
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role of antigen presenting cells
- capture microbes and display them for lymphocytes
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role of antibodies
- neutralize microbes and block their infectivity and promote phagocytosis
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function of CD4+ helper T cells is to
- help B cells secrete antibodies
- activate macrophages
- stimulate recruitment of leukocytes
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CD4+ T cells are mediated by
cytokines
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TH17 cells releases ____ and what is its function
IL-17; recruit neutrophils and monocytes to destroy bacteria and fungi
