Immunologic Disorders

1. What is responsible for initiating the inflammatory response in addition to immunoglobulin E (IgE)? a. Eosinophils b. Lymphocytes c. Basophils d. Neutrophils - ANS: C Basophils initiate a massive inflammatory response with histamine that quickly brings other white blood cells (WBCs) to the site of an infection. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 643 OBJ: 1 TOP: Components of the Immune System KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation 2. Where are histamine-releasing mast ...

What are the three types of immunologic disorders? - Hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency, and autoimmunity. What is an hypersensitivity immunologic disorders? Definition - It's an overreaction by the immune system. What is an immunodeficiency immunologic disorders? Definition - When there is a weak or no immune system. What is an autoimmunity immunologic disorders? Definition - When the immune system attacks the host's own cells. Terms related to hypersensitivities - Allerge...

What are the three types of immunologic disorders? - Hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency, and autoimmunity. What is an hypersensitivity immunologic disorders? Definition - It's an overreaction by the immune system. What is an immunodeficiency immunologic disorders? Definition - When there is a weak or no immune system. What is an autoimmunity immunologic disorders? Definition - When the immune system attacks the host's own cells. Terms related to hypersensitivities - Allerge...