PORTAGE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
MODULE 3 EXAM
Explain the challenges of diagnosing autoimmune disorders. - CORRECT ANSWER
โโโ over 80 disorders, overlapping presentations, nonspecific manifestations that
are seen in other non-autoimmune diseases, blood testing isn't perfect as some are
generic
which cell is first responder to phagocytose foreign invader - CORRECT ANSWER
โโโ monocyte
primary cells involved in adaptive immune response? - CORRECT ANSWER โโโ
lymphocytes
T lymphocytes produce what type of immunity? - CORRECT ANSWER โโโ cell-
mediated
which immunoglobin provides local immunity on mucosal surfaces? - CORRECT
ANSWER โโโ IgA
which cell produces antibodies? - CORRECT ANSWER โโโ b lymphocyte
which feature not of innate immunity? - CORRECT ANSWER โโโ microbe
recognition is specific
12 year old female presents with itchy eyes, nasal congestion and drainage,
sneezing when pollen count is high.
1) explain immunologic mechanisms responsible for symptoms
2)what types of treatments used to relieve her symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWER
โโโ 1) mast cells, basophils, eosinophils play role in type I reactions since they
contain chemical mediators, histamine and heparin. primary response is
vasodilation, vascular leakage and smooth muscle contractions, secondary response
is more intense filtration of tissues with eosinophils and other acute and
inflammatory cells
2) antihistamines, intranasal corticosteroids
A narrow, surgical-type wound is likely to heal by secondary intention. - CORRECT
ANSWER โโโ false
which of following types of immunity are true about vaccines? select all that apply -
CORRECT ANSWER โโโ adaptive, humoral, active immunity
lymphocytes are categorized as either granulocytes or agranulocytes - CORRECT
ANSWER โโโ false
active immunity provides long lasting protection - CORRECT ANSWER โโโ true
