Dermatite de Contato

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What is one of the functions of the skin?

Reduce sensation

Enhance vulnerability to infections

Increase body temperature

Prevent insensible water loss (correct)

Which cells are part of the skin's immune system?

Erythrocytes

Langerhans cells and dermal DC (correct)

Platelets

Neutrophils

What is the role of Tregs in the skin immune system?

Produce antibodies

Regulate immune responses (correct)

Promote tissue damage

Cause inflammation

What is the main function of mast cells in the skin?

Release histamine and other inflammatory mediators Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Dermatitis' refer to?

Inflamed skin Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immune response is responsible for Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Type IV immune response Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common manifestation of immunotoxicity in humans with Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Erythema, itching, and vesicles Signup and view all the answers

What are some risk factors for developing contact allergy to at least one contact allergen?

Workplace exposure, age, sex, and genetic predispositions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chemicals are most commonly responsible for causing Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Low molecular weight chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of Allergic Contact Dermatitis in 12–16 year olds?

$15-20%$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the current view regarding the chances to develop hypersensitivity towards chemicals?

It depends on a balance between hapten-specific effector T cells and Treg lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

What does LC stands for?

Langerhans Cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the cardinal feature of inflammation referring to increased blood flow?

Calor (heat) Signup and view all the answers

Which immune cells are responsible for T cell priming in the pathophysiology of Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Dendritic cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common manifestation of immunotoxicity in humans with Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Blistering and itching Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk factor for developing contact allergy to at least one contact allergen?

Genetic predispositions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immune response is responsible for Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Type IV immune response Signup and view all the answers

What is the cardinal feature of inflammation referring to irritation of nerves in inflamed tissues?

Dolor Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of dendritic cells in the pathophysiology of Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Activation of keratinocytes Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are responsible for priming T cells in the pathophysiology of Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Langerhans cells and dermal DC Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary constituents of innate immunity in the skin?

Langerhans cells and dermal DC Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immune response is primarily responsible for Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Cell-mediated immune response Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of mast cells in the context of skin immune system?

Release of inflammatory mediators Signup and view all the answers

What are the main functions of the skin, apart from acting as a physical barrier?

Preventing insensible water loss and controlling body temperature Signup and view all the answers

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What is one of the functions of the skin?

Which cells are part of the skin's immune system?

What is the role of Tregs in the skin immune system?

What is the main function of mast cells in the skin?

What does the term 'Dermatitis' refer to?

Which type of immune response is responsible for Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

What is the most common manifestation of immunotoxicity in humans with Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

What are some risk factors for developing contact allergy to at least one contact allergen?

Which type of chemicals are most commonly responsible for causing Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

What is the prevalence of Allergic Contact Dermatitis in 12–16 year olds?

What is the current view regarding the chances to develop hypersensitivity towards chemicals?

What does LC stands for?

What is the cardinal feature of inflammation referring to increased blood flow?

Which immune cells are responsible for T cell priming in the pathophysiology of Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

What is the most common manifestation of immunotoxicity in humans with Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

What is the primary risk factor for developing contact allergy to at least one contact allergen?

Which type of immune response is responsible for Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

What is the cardinal feature of inflammation referring to irritation of nerves in inflamed tissues?

What is the role of dendritic cells in the pathophysiology of Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Which cells are responsible for priming T cells in the pathophysiology of Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

What are the primary constituents of innate immunity in the skin?

Which type of immune response is primarily responsible for Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

What is the main function of mast cells in the context of skin immune system?

What are the main functions of the skin, apart from acting as a physical barrier?

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