NURS 3366- Pathophysiology Test 2 Latest
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1st line of resistance - CORRECT ANSWER: body's physical barriers; immediate and
non-specific
2 types of antinflammatories - CORRECT ANSWER: steroids and NSAIDs
2nd line of resistance - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation; immediate and non-specific
Acquired (adaptive) immunity - CORRECT ANSWER: 3RD line of defense; delayed and
specific; able to resist certain diseases or conditions due to immunocyte involvement
active acquired immunity - CORRECT ANSWER: a form of immunity where the body
makes antibodies against a particular disease
acute phase reactants - CORRECT ANSWER: fibrinogen, ferritin, C-reactive protein
(CRP)
allergic response - CORRECT ANSWER: hypersensitivity to a target antigen from the
environment, called an allergen
alloimmune response - CORRECT ANSWER: hypersensitivity to another person's
antigens, such as organ transplant
antibodies - CORRECT ANSWER: Protein that is produced by lymphocytes and that
attaches to a specific antigen.
, antigens - CORRECT ANSWER: proteins located on the surface of red blood cells
(determine blood type)
artificial active acquired immunity - CORRECT ANSWER: when a person's plasma cells
build up antibodies in response to receiving inoculations of a much-weakened or
inactive microbe (ex. MMR vaccine)
artificial passive acquired immunity - CORRECT ANSWER: antibodies are injected
during treatment (EX. TIG)
autoimmune response - CORRECT ANSWER: hypersensitivity to self-antigens (the
target antigen) - a reaction of our body to our own antigens
B lymphocytes (B cells) - CORRECT ANSWER: differentiate into plasma cells that
produce antibodies to the microbe that has attacked the body
Biochemical mediators - CORRECT ANSWER: chemicals in the body that activate
responses
Degranulation - CORRECT ANSWER: breaking apart of mast cells with spillage of
granules of biochemical mediators into tissue
Eye's defense - CORRECT ANSWER: tears, eyelashes
First line of defense - CORRECT ANSWER: skin and mucous membranes
Genitourinary system defenses - CORRECT ANSWER: urine flow, vaginal secretions
GI system defenses - CORRECT ANSWER: saliva, stomach acid, gag reflex/vomiting,
bowels, defecation
Update 2024-2025 Actual Exam Questions and
100% Verified Correct Answers Verified by
Professor Already Graded A+
1st line of resistance - CORRECT ANSWER: body's physical barriers; immediate and
non-specific
2 types of antinflammatories - CORRECT ANSWER: steroids and NSAIDs
2nd line of resistance - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation; immediate and non-specific
Acquired (adaptive) immunity - CORRECT ANSWER: 3RD line of defense; delayed and
specific; able to resist certain diseases or conditions due to immunocyte involvement
active acquired immunity - CORRECT ANSWER: a form of immunity where the body
makes antibodies against a particular disease
acute phase reactants - CORRECT ANSWER: fibrinogen, ferritin, C-reactive protein
(CRP)
allergic response - CORRECT ANSWER: hypersensitivity to a target antigen from the
environment, called an allergen
alloimmune response - CORRECT ANSWER: hypersensitivity to another person's
antigens, such as organ transplant
antibodies - CORRECT ANSWER: Protein that is produced by lymphocytes and that
attaches to a specific antigen.
, antigens - CORRECT ANSWER: proteins located on the surface of red blood cells
(determine blood type)
artificial active acquired immunity - CORRECT ANSWER: when a person's plasma cells
build up antibodies in response to receiving inoculations of a much-weakened or
inactive microbe (ex. MMR vaccine)
artificial passive acquired immunity - CORRECT ANSWER: antibodies are injected
during treatment (EX. TIG)
autoimmune response - CORRECT ANSWER: hypersensitivity to self-antigens (the
target antigen) - a reaction of our body to our own antigens
B lymphocytes (B cells) - CORRECT ANSWER: differentiate into plasma cells that
produce antibodies to the microbe that has attacked the body
Biochemical mediators - CORRECT ANSWER: chemicals in the body that activate
responses
Degranulation - CORRECT ANSWER: breaking apart of mast cells with spillage of
granules of biochemical mediators into tissue
Eye's defense - CORRECT ANSWER: tears, eyelashes
First line of defense - CORRECT ANSWER: skin and mucous membranes
Genitourinary system defenses - CORRECT ANSWER: urine flow, vaginal secretions
GI system defenses - CORRECT ANSWER: saliva, stomach acid, gag reflex/vomiting,
bowels, defecation
