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What is a characteristic of a cell-mediated immunity (CMI) response?
What is a characteristic of a cell-mediated immunity (CMI) response?
- Attacks the invader with antibodies released into the blood and lymph
- Results in anaphylactic reactions
- Peaks at 24– 48 h following exposure to the antigen (correct)
- Releases interferons to interfere with viral replication
What is a symptom of an anaphylactic reaction?
What is a symptom of an anaphylactic reaction?
- Mucosal swelling
- Dilated pupils
- Pruritus
- All of the above (correct)
What is a common allergen responsible for atopic reactions?
What is a common allergen responsible for atopic reactions?
- Food particles
- Environmental allergens (correct)
- Latex
- Pollen
What is the primary function of interferons?
What is the primary function of interferons?
What is a distinguishing feature of cell-mediated immunity compared to humoral immunity?
What is a distinguishing feature of cell-mediated immunity compared to humoral immunity?
What is angioedema?
What is angioedema?
What type of immunity is present at birth?
What type of immunity is present at birth?
What is the primary function of the immune system's defense mechanism?
What is the primary function of the immune system's defense mechanism?
What is the result of active immunity?
What is the result of active immunity?
What is the primary function of the immune system's surveillance mechanism?
What is the primary function of the immune system's surveillance mechanism?
What is the role of antigens in the immune response?
What is the role of antigens in the immune response?
What is the primary function of the immune system's homeostasis mechanism?
What is the primary function of the immune system's homeostasis mechanism?
What is the term for the type of rejection that occurs within minutes to hours after transplantation?
What is the term for the type of rejection that occurs within minutes to hours after transplantation?
What is the primary function of immuno-suppressive therapy in organ transplantation?
What is the primary function of immuno-suppressive therapy in organ transplantation?
What is the term for the type of rejection that occurs months to years after transplantation and is often irreversible?
What is the term for the type of rejection that occurs months to years after transplantation and is often irreversible?
What is the term for the condition that occurs when an immuno-incompetent client receives a transfusion or transplant with immuno-competent cells?
What is the term for the condition that occurs when an immuno-incompetent client receives a transfusion or transplant with immuno-competent cells?
Which of the following medications is NOT commonly used in immuno-suppressive therapy?
Which of the following medications is NOT commonly used in immuno-suppressive therapy?
What is the term for the type of rejection that occurs days to months after transplantation?
What is the term for the type of rejection that occurs days to months after transplantation?
