Immunological Kidney Diseases Quiz

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

Which type of mechanisms are primarily involved in renal diseases with underlying immunological mechanisms?

  • Antibody-mediated effects (correct)
  • Chemical-mediated effects
  • Cytokine-mediated effects
  • Cellular mechanisms

Which part of the kidney is mainly affected by immunological diseases?

  • Renal pelvis
  • Renal tubules
  • Glomerulus (correct)
  • Renal cortex

What can circulating antibody deposits cause in the glomerulus?

  • Stimulation of cellular regeneration
  • Direct damage to epithelial or endothelial cells (correct)
  • Indirect damage to renal tubules
  • Enhancement of glomerular filtration

Which cells can antibodies bind to via FC receptors in the context of renal diseases?

<p>Monocytes, macrophages, granulocytes, and platelets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinct symptom complexes can glomerular damage cause?

<p>Nephrotic syndrome and nephritis syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the female to male ratio of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

<p>3:1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which HLA-DR molecules are associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

<p>HLA-DR beta *0401, 0404, or 0405 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do sex hormones play in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

<p>They ameliorate the symptoms of RA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

<p>Unknown (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the immunopathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

<p>Result from immunological response to self or foreign antigens within the joint (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser