Guest Lecture: Sjorgen's Disease + Immunology
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Which autoimmune condition is characterized by symptoms like dry eyes, dry mouth, increased cavities, digestive issues, and fatigue?

  • Lupus
  • Sjogren's Disease (correct)
  • Crohn's disease
  • Rheumatoid arthritis

Which pathway is more likely to trigger an allergic reaction if an allergen is introduced through the skin instead of the gut?

  • TH2 pathway (correct)
  • TH1 pathway
  • TH17 pathway
  • TH9 pathway

What medication works at the FCepsilon receptor on mast cells to decrease their ability to house IgE antibodies?

  • Zolar
  • Omalizumab (correct)
  • Prednisone
  • Methotrexate

What type of cells were found in our ancestors and played a role in protecting them from parasite infections primarily?

<p>Mast cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the release of preformed granules from mast cells to kill parasites?

<p>IgE antibodies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common symptoms that indicate the body is trying to physically eliminate parasites?

<p>Coughing, sneezing, mucus production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of inflammation according to the text?

<p>Allergy/autoimmunity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Allergies affect 26% of adults and 19% of children' is an example of an increase in which type of immune system disease according to the text?

<p>'Evolving' immune system diseases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Food allergy – initial misinterpretation of food as foreign comes through the skin' supports the idea that _____ may lead to eczema.

<p>'Skin contact with allergens' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Pediatricians advise early introduction of allergens during childhood' is based on the idea that early exposure may help ___ allergy development.

<p>'Prevent' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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