PATH2JEP Flashcards
(45 cards)
antigen is
foreign body
micro-organisms and their toxins
name some antigens
tumor cells cells infected with viruses organ transplant tissue graft incompatible blood transfusion cells of own body; autoimmune disease
what WBC is most prevalent in immune response
lymphocytes
types of lymphocytes
B cell
T cell
killer cells
where are T and B cell lymphocytes produced
stem cells in bone marrow
systemic lupus can have an oral or skin type lesion; shape
butterfly type
systemic lupus can have an oral or skin type lesion; what presentation for skin, texture
scaly lesion
systemic lupus can have an oral or skin type lesion; what presentation for skin, where?
nose and finger tips
what is a nikolsky sign in pemphigus vulgarism?
gentle friction a bulla can be produced
behcet syndrome needs 2 of 3 lesions to diagnose; what are the lesions
oral
genital
ocular
where do lymphocytes develop and mature
lymphoid tissue
what test that helps diagnose and evaluate disease
antibody titer; level of a specific anti-body
main function of T cell
increase function of the B-cell
what enzyme is created by the macrophages to help with phagocytosis
lysosomal enzymes
2 different types of immune response
humoral and cell mediated immunity
humoral is
antibody based
cell mediated is
T cell driven
2 types of immunity
passive
active
2 types of passive immunity
natural
acquired
passive;natural meaning
through maternal source
passive; acquired meaning
other sources immunization
2 types of active immunity
natural
acquired
active; natural meaning
exposure to micro-organisms building up anti-bodies
active; acquired meaning
immunization