Applied Pathophysiology- Immunology Review Questions and Answers

List infectious skin conditions verruca fungal infections MRSA List cutaneous manifestations of immunodeficiency Crohn's disease diabetes mellitus HIV List dermatological skin manifestations of allergy Eczema Contact dermatitis List autoimmune disease affecting the joints Rheumatoid arthritis spondyloarthritis List sprains & strains involve inflammation Achilles tendonitis What are functions of immune system Infectious diseases Cancer fighting Promotes wound healing and tissue regeneration • Elimination of cell debris Describe the word innate immunity Born with it, targets groups of pathogens, no memory, rapid Describe the word adaptive immunity Develops through life, targets specific pathogens, has memory, slow (3-4 days) Where is the immune system located Primary lymphoid organs bone marrow & thymus Secondary/peripheral lymphoid organs Lymph nodes • Spleen • Mucosal immune system Describe the term: Haematopoiesis Where are all blood cells produced? all blood cells are produced in the bone marrow What cells are involved in innate immunity basophil, mast cells What cells are involved in adaptive immunity Humoral immunity-B cells (Antibodies) Cell mediated immunity- T cells