General Overview
Immune System
House M.D. I
House M.D. II
Mixed Bag
100
What is the most common cause of death worldwide?
Infectious diseases
100
What are lymph nodes?
Nodules spaced along the lymphatic vessels that trap infectious organisms or foreign particles.
100
_______ is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite. People with _______ often experience fever, chills, and flu-like illness. Left untreated, they may develop severe complications and die.
Malaria
100
__________ is a medical condition defined by the inflammation of the liver and characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ.
Hepatitis
100
Ingesting bacteria that are beneficial to help treating digestive disorders or other problems.
Probiotic Therapy
200
What happens when someone is overly hygienic and constantly washing their hands and staying away from all foreign particles?
They’re immune systems becomes weak due to underuse and cannot properly fight off infection when it really does happen.
200
Which cells of the immune system are those that produce antibodies?
B-Cells
200
_______ is a contagious respiratory illness caused by ________ viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of ________ infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious _________ complications. The best way to prevent the ________ is by getting vaccinated each year.
Influenza (Flu)
200
________ has an incubation period between 2 and 15 days. Headache can be a prominent symptom. Blood can be tested with an antibody test that can show whether a person who has been infected by a mosquito has come down with ___________ or not.
West Nile Virus
200
Whats the most accurate test to test for HIV?
Western Blot Test
300
Why has penicillin’s effectiveness drastically lowered through the past century?
Over prescription and medication has bread resistant bacteria, “superbugs” which now require even stronger medication to kill.
300
-What’s the difference between cell-mediated immunity and humoral immunity?
Cell-mediated is for T cells and humoral is for B Cells.
300
_________ is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.
Lyme Disease
300
In 2002 – 2003, a new disease emerged in parts of China. It is from a family of viruses called coronaviruses. Ultimately, only 8,000 cases were reported in 2003 and it was promptly protected against.
SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
300
Specific antigens that are measured to determine the suitability of an organ for transplantation from donor to recipient.
HLA – Human leukocyte antigens
400
Describe the difference between a microorganism, and a pathogen.
A microorganism is anything that requires a microscope to see, anything non-visible to the human eye. A pathogen is any disease causing organism.
400
What’s a macrophage?
Specialized cells that destroy and eliminate foreign particles and microorganisms from the body.
400
__________ is a common illness that can leave you feeling tired and weak for weeks or months. _________ goes away on its own, but lots of rest and good self-care can help you feel better. _________ usually is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It is most often seen in teens and young adults. Children can get the virus, but it often goes unnoticed because their symptoms are mild. Older adults usually don't get __________, because they have immunity to the virus
Mononucleosis
400
__________ is a name given to a collection of autoimmune diseases in which the human immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissues. Symptoms of these diseases can affect many different body systems, including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart, and lungs.
Lupus erythematosus
400
A chronic disease involving inflammation and narrowing of the airways that makes it difficult to breathe.
Asthma
500
What’s are the two most obvious signs that someone has an infection?
Fever and High WBC count.
500
True/False: Mary went to the doctor’s office to get her annual flu shot. She has a very weak immune system and she is afraid that she might contract the virus from the vaccine. Is this a plausible theory? Why or why not?
False. Vaccines are dead forms of the vaccine and therefore it is impossible to contract the actual virus from the vaccine.
500
This is caused by the bacterium H.Pylori. It appears in the stomach of its victims.
Ulcers
500
__________ is an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. This damage disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to communicate, resulting in a wide range of signs and symptoms, including physical, mental, and sometimes psychiatric problems. ___________ takes several forms, with new symptoms either occurring in isolated attacks or building up over time.
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
500
Six substances account for 90% of the allergic reactions of food
Eggs, peanuts, milk, fish, soy, and wheat
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