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Which type of immunodeficiency diseases may result from genetic abnormalities in one or more components of the immune system?

Congenital immunodeficiency diseases
Acquired immunodeficiency diseases
Secondary immunodeficiency diseases
Primary immunodeficiency diseases (correct)

What do deficiencies of immune mechanisms in immunodeficiency diseases involve?

Cell mediated immunity only
Nonspecific mechanisms only
Both specific immune functions and nonspecific mechanisms (correct)
Specific immune functions only

What is another name for acquired immunodeficiency diseases?

Congenital immunodeficiency diseases
Secondary immunodeficiency diseases (correct)
Primary immunodeficiency diseases
Inherited immunodeficiency diseases

What is the impact of immunodeficiency diseases on the body?

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What causes secondary immunodeficiency diseases?

<p>Infections, nutritional abnormalities, or treatments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

Immunodeficiency diseases resulting from genetic defects in the immune system.

Deficiencies in Immunodeficiency

Conditions where immune mechanisms are deficient, affecting specific and nonspecific immune functions.

Secondary Immunodeficiency Diseases

Immunodeficiency diseases that are acquired after birth.

Immunodeficiency Impact

Characterized by heightened vulnerability to cancers due to impaired immune surveillance.

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Causes of Secondary Immunodeficiency

Caused by infections, nutritional deficiencies, or medical treatments.