DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2ND EDITION
BY CAPRIOTTI TEST BANK
Anything that is considered non-self is what? - CORRECT ANSWER An antigen
(foreigner)
Immunity is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER The way the body defends itself
against injurious agents in the environment
Immune Response is aimed to protect cells from ____________ - CORRECT
ANSWER Injurious agents (Antigens)
Innate immunity refers to natural mechanisms that ward off invaders as
a___________ - CORRECT ANSWER First Line of defense
Anatomic barriers, Processes within the GI tract, Normal flora, Bodily Fluids &
Phagocytic cells - CORRECT ANSWER Components of Innate Immunity
Anatomical Barriers consist of ________ - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Nasal
epithelium(consist of mucus producing cells and hair that traps inhaled substances)
2. intact skin prevents infection
3. mucus membrane
Phagocytic cells engulf and ingest __________ - CORRECT ANSWER
microorganisms and other noxious substances
macrophages and neutrophils - CORRECT ANSWER Types of phagocytic cells
,1. Saliva: Pathogens are weakened by the enzymes and antibacterial properties in
the saliva.
2. Gastric juices: Destroys pathogens with HCL - CORRECT ANSWER
Processes within the GI tract
Normal Flora is ______________ that live in symbiosis with the body -
CORRECT ANSWER Natural bacteria colonies
C-diff or C-diff colitis is caused by - CORRECT ANSWER Abuse or misuse or
antibacterials
____________________is when the normal flora in the gut is destroyed -
CORRECT ANSWER C-diff infection (Clostridium Difficle)
Vancomycin - CORRECT ANSWER used to treat c. difficile. Must be taken
orally for it to reach the gut.
Stool Transplant - CORRECT ANSWER Transplanting stool from a healthy
person to the colon of a patient with repeat c.difficile infection has been shown to
successfully treat c.diff.
Tears (flushes pathogens from the eyes)
Sweat (acts as an antibacterial on the skin)
Urine (its acidity eliminates antigens from the genitourinary tract) - CORRECT
ANSWER Bodily Secretions
The inflammatory reaction begins within seconds and can last ___________ -
CORRECT ANSWER minutes to days
, __________________ is activated when the innate immunity is inadequate -
CORRECT ANSWER Adaptive immune system
Adaptive Immunity is ______________ - CORRECT ANSWER More specific
Adapative immunity______________, _______________, and develop memory
for that specific antigen. - CORRECT ANSWER recognize an antigen, and target
the specific antigen
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) allows the body to ________________ -
CORRECT ANSWER distinguish between self from non-self. Antigens that
belong to the host vs antigens that are from an invader
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) aka - CORRECT ANSWER Major
Histocompatibility complexes (MHCs)
B lymphocytes (humoral immunity) mature within the - CORRECT ANSWER
Bone marrow, spleen, and lymph nodes
After exposure to an antigen _______________mature into plasma cells and
memory B cells - CORRECT ANSWER B-cells
Plasma cells produce? - CORRECT ANSWER immunoglobulins
aka antibodies which attacks the antigens
Memory B-cells stay in the ______________ in preparation for subsequent antigen
exposure - CORRECT ANSWER Lymph nodes
BY CAPRIOTTI TEST BANK
Anything that is considered non-self is what? - CORRECT ANSWER An antigen
(foreigner)
Immunity is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER The way the body defends itself
against injurious agents in the environment
Immune Response is aimed to protect cells from ____________ - CORRECT
ANSWER Injurious agents (Antigens)
Innate immunity refers to natural mechanisms that ward off invaders as
a___________ - CORRECT ANSWER First Line of defense
Anatomic barriers, Processes within the GI tract, Normal flora, Bodily Fluids &
Phagocytic cells - CORRECT ANSWER Components of Innate Immunity
Anatomical Barriers consist of ________ - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Nasal
epithelium(consist of mucus producing cells and hair that traps inhaled substances)
2. intact skin prevents infection
3. mucus membrane
Phagocytic cells engulf and ingest __________ - CORRECT ANSWER
microorganisms and other noxious substances
macrophages and neutrophils - CORRECT ANSWER Types of phagocytic cells
,1. Saliva: Pathogens are weakened by the enzymes and antibacterial properties in
the saliva.
2. Gastric juices: Destroys pathogens with HCL - CORRECT ANSWER
Processes within the GI tract
Normal Flora is ______________ that live in symbiosis with the body -
CORRECT ANSWER Natural bacteria colonies
C-diff or C-diff colitis is caused by - CORRECT ANSWER Abuse or misuse or
antibacterials
____________________is when the normal flora in the gut is destroyed -
CORRECT ANSWER C-diff infection (Clostridium Difficle)
Vancomycin - CORRECT ANSWER used to treat c. difficile. Must be taken
orally for it to reach the gut.
Stool Transplant - CORRECT ANSWER Transplanting stool from a healthy
person to the colon of a patient with repeat c.difficile infection has been shown to
successfully treat c.diff.
Tears (flushes pathogens from the eyes)
Sweat (acts as an antibacterial on the skin)
Urine (its acidity eliminates antigens from the genitourinary tract) - CORRECT
ANSWER Bodily Secretions
The inflammatory reaction begins within seconds and can last ___________ -
CORRECT ANSWER minutes to days
, __________________ is activated when the innate immunity is inadequate -
CORRECT ANSWER Adaptive immune system
Adaptive Immunity is ______________ - CORRECT ANSWER More specific
Adapative immunity______________, _______________, and develop memory
for that specific antigen. - CORRECT ANSWER recognize an antigen, and target
the specific antigen
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) allows the body to ________________ -
CORRECT ANSWER distinguish between self from non-self. Antigens that
belong to the host vs antigens that are from an invader
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) aka - CORRECT ANSWER Major
Histocompatibility complexes (MHCs)
B lymphocytes (humoral immunity) mature within the - CORRECT ANSWER
Bone marrow, spleen, and lymph nodes
After exposure to an antigen _______________mature into plasma cells and
memory B cells - CORRECT ANSWER B-cells
Plasma cells produce? - CORRECT ANSWER immunoglobulins
aka antibodies which attacks the antigens
Memory B-cells stay in the ______________ in preparation for subsequent antigen
exposure - CORRECT ANSWER Lymph nodes
