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What role do CD4+ T cells play in the graft rejection process?
What role do CD4+ T cells play in the graft rejection process?
- Suppress inflammation
- Inhibit lymphocyte proliferation
- Release cytokines that incite an inflammatory reaction (correct)
- Directly kill graft cells
Which of the following factors is NOT influential in graft survival?
Which of the following factors is NOT influential in graft survival?
- Genetic considerations
- Number of acute rejection episodes
- Recipient's history of opportunistic infections (correct)
- Donor’s age
What is a primary method of preventing acute rejection in transplant recipients?
What is a primary method of preventing acute rejection in transplant recipients?
- Increased allograft immunogenicity
- Plasmapheresis
- T-cell activation
- Steroids to reduce inflammation (correct)
What is a key characteristic of AIDS?
What is a key characteristic of AIDS?
Which group is considered at highest risk for HIV transmission?
Which group is considered at highest risk for HIV transmission?
Flashcards
Glomerulopathy
Glomerulopathy
A condition affecting the glomeruli of the kidney, often characterized by inflammation and damage.
Peritubular capilaritis
Peritubular capilaritis
Inflammation of the small blood vessels surrounding the kidney tubules.
Graft Rejection
Graft Rejection
An immune response where the recipient's body rejects the transplanted organ.
HLA Matching
HLA Matching
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CD8+ Cytotoxic T Cells
CD8+ Cytotoxic T Cells
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Study Notes
Student Notes - Pathology
- This document is a set of student notes for pathology, focusing on diseases of the immune system.
- The notes were compiled by medical students currently studying at various medical colleges in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.
- The notes primarily serve as a revision tool for university examinations.
- The content is derived from various published medical resources.
- The document does not intend to be a primary learning material but rather a supplementary aid for revision purposes.
- Key concepts include diseases of the immune system, including amyloidosis, SLE, graft rejection, AIDS, hypersensitivity reactions and primary immunodeficiency syndromes.
- Information on various diseases, essays, short notes, short answers and updates are provided, including details on specific diseases like amyloidosis (primary and secondary), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), morphology of graft rejection, and HIV/AIDS.
- The materials mention various aspects, including classification, staining, morphology, and clinical features of specific diseases.
- Acknowledgements are given to the instructors and team members who contributed to the notes' creation.
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