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What is the concept that opposes hypersensitivities?
What is the concept that opposes hypersensitivities?
Which of the following is not directly related to hypersensitivities?
Which of the following is not directly related to hypersensitivities?
What is a result of a lack of immunotolerance?
What is a result of a lack of immunotolerance?
Which of the following is a type of immune system dysfunction?
Which of the following is a type of immune system dysfunction?
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What is the term for a state of impaired immune function?
What is the term for a state of impaired immune function?
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What is the primary distinction between immunotolerance and autoimmune diseases?
What is the primary distinction between immunotolerance and autoimmune diseases?
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How do hypersensitivities relate to immunodeficiencies?
How do hypersensitivities relate to immunodeficiencies?
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What is the common link between blood-borne infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
What is the common link between blood-borne infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
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What is the primary consequence of a lack of immunotolerance in the context of autoimmune diseases?
What is the primary consequence of a lack of immunotolerance in the context of autoimmune diseases?
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How do immunodeficiencies and autoimmune diseases both contribute to the development of diseases?
How do immunodeficiencies and autoimmune diseases both contribute to the development of diseases?
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Study Notes
Hypersensitivities
- Hypersensitivities can be classified into different categories
Immunotolerance/Suppression
- Immunotolerance occurs when the immune system fails to respond to an antigen
- Immunological tolerance can be specific or non-specific
- Suppression occurs when the immune response is actively suppressed
Autoimmune Diseases
- Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system attacks the body's own tissues
- Examples of autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
- Autoimmune diseases can be classified into different types
Immunodeficiencies
- Immunodeficiencies occur when the immune system is weakened or absent
- Examples of immunodeficiencies include HIV and severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
- Immunodeficiencies can be classified into different types
Blood Borne Infections
- Blood-borne infections can be transmitted through blood products or infected needles
- Examples of blood-borne infections include HIV and hepatitis
- Blood-borne infections can be classified into different types
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites
- Examples of STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis
- STIs can be classified into different types
Hypersensitivities
- Hypersensitivities can be classified into different categories
Immunotolerance/Suppression
- Immunotolerance occurs when the immune system fails to respond to an antigen
- Immunological tolerance can be specific or non-specific
- Suppression occurs when the immune response is actively suppressed
Autoimmune Diseases
- Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system attacks the body's own tissues
- Examples of autoimmune diseases include rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
- Autoimmune diseases can be classified into different types
Immunodeficiencies
- Immunodeficiencies occur when the immune system is weakened or absent
- Examples of immunodeficiencies include HIV and severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
- Immunodeficiencies can be classified into different types
Blood Borne Infections
- Blood-borne infections can be transmitted through blood products or infected needles
- Examples of blood-borne infections include HIV and hepatitis
- Blood-borne infections can be classified into different types
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites
- Examples of STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis
- STIs can be classified into different types
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Test your knowledge of immunology, including hypersensitivities, immunotolerance, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiencies, and blood-borne infections.