Type 4 Hypersensitivity Flashcards
1
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Type 4 reactions are known as _
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Delayed reactions
2
Q
They appear much more slowly and are caused by actions of a number of _
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White blood cells
3
Q
Main effects caused by _
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T-cells
4
Q
Inflammatory responses caused by release of chemicals from T-cells called _
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Lymphokines
5
Q
Because inflammatory response caused by lymphokines, _ not effective against these allergies
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Antihistamines
6
Q
Well known type 4 reaction is _
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Allergic contact dermatitis
7
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8
Q
Contact dermatitis is caused by skin contact with (3)
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Nettles
Poison ivy
Heavy metals
9
Q
Heavy metals such as lead and
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Mercury
10
Q
Contact dermatitis caused by (2)
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Cosmetics
Deodorants
11
Q
_ in jewelry may cause contact dermatitis (2)
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Nickel
Copper
12
Q
Allergy to nail varnish may manifest itself as a _
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Rash on face
13
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