Immune System Anatomy
Where is antibody igA found?
Saliva, tears, breast milk
What is the smallest Ocean in the world?
Arctic Ocean
A cell involved in Type I hypersensitivity reactions, releases proteins that cause inflammation
Mast cell
A substance which can cause an allergic reaction.
Allergen
Itchy skin due to allergens like pollen. Can result in red, patchy skin
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
What is the bodily fluid containing white blood cells, that acts to drain to excess fluid from the body, and transports waste products?
Lymph
Who wrote the Illiad?
Homer
Term for antibodies. What antibodies are
Immunoglobin
Substances produced by the body to protect itself against infection. Ex: Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
antibodies
Life-threatening allergic reaction causing shock, airway constriction
Anaphylaxis
One of the proteins produced by mast cells. Causes blood vasodilation and inflammation.
Prostaglandin
Longest river in the world
Nile River
Lipids released from mast cells
Leukotrienes
Itchy, swollen, red bumps or patches pop up on your skin when you’re exposed to an allergen.
Hives (Urticaria)
Reaction where immune system reacts to environmental substances that are harmless.
Type I hypersensitivity
Main function of the spleen?
Blood filtration
Author of War and Peace
Tolstoy
Name for pathway where antibodies bind to antigens, leading to a protein cascade of the complement system
Classical pathway
A device that turns liquid medicine into a mist you inhale.
Nebulizer
Inflammation of nasal passages due pollen or dust
Hay Fever (Allergic rhinitis)
What is an immune system organ in your chest region, where T cells mature?
Thymus
Artist famous for surreal paintings, including one of a melting clock
Salvador Dali
A way that proteins of the complement system combat allergens WITHOUT help from IgE
inflammation of the conjunctiva, the tissue that lines the inside of your eyelid and the front of your eye.
Pink eye (Conjunctivitis)
Autoimmune disorder related to mast cells.
MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome)