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Which of the following is NOT an example of a zoonotic disease?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a zoonotic disease?
What is the primary target of antibiotics?
What is the primary target of antibiotics?
What is the function of memory cells in the immune response?
What is the function of memory cells in the immune response?
What is the role of histamine released by mast cells in the initial immune response?
What is the role of histamine released by mast cells in the initial immune response?
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Which cells are primarily responsible for secreting antibodies during an infection?
Which cells are primarily responsible for secreting antibodies during an infection?
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What is the significance of 'herd immunity' in disease control?
What is the significance of 'herd immunity' in disease control?
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What is the correct sequence of events in the antibody production process?
What is the correct sequence of events in the antibody production process?
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What is the first step in the blood clotting cascade?
What is the first step in the blood clotting cascade?
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Which type of vaccine utilizes weakened pathogens to stimulate an immune response?
Which type of vaccine utilizes weakened pathogens to stimulate an immune response?
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What is a direct consequence of HIV infection on the immune system?
What is a direct consequence of HIV infection on the immune system?
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Which of these cellular components is a part of the innate immune system?
Which of these cellular components is a part of the innate immune system?
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What is the initial immune response to a new pathogen?
What is the initial immune response to a new pathogen?
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What is the primary reason that it is difficult to eliminate pathogens despite current research?
What is the primary reason that it is difficult to eliminate pathogens despite current research?
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How does the skin serve as a primary defense against pathogens?
How does the skin serve as a primary defense against pathogens?
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What is the role of memory cells in the adaptive response?
What is the role of memory cells in the adaptive response?
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Which cell type is primarily responsible for activating other immune cells, such as macrophages and B cells?
Which cell type is primarily responsible for activating other immune cells, such as macrophages and B cells?
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What is the role of mucus and stomach acid in preventing bacterial infections?
What is the role of mucus and stomach acid in preventing bacterial infections?
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How do antibodies contribute to the immune response?
How do antibodies contribute to the immune response?
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Study Notes
Zoonotic Diseases
- Zoonotic diseases are diseases that can be transmitted from one species to another.
Bacteria
- Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease.
Viruses
- Influenza is a viral disease.
Fungi
- Athlete's foot is a fungal disease.
Protozoa
- Malaria is a protozoan disease.
Helminths
- Schistosomiasis is a helminth disease.
HIV Virus Genetic Material
- HIV's genetic material is RNA.
Antigens
- Antigens are molecules, often proteins or sugars, that trigger an immune response.
HIV Transmission
- HIV can be transmitted through casual contact, sharing utensils, hugging, or mosquito bites.
Antibody Production
- Plasma B cells produce antibodies.
Helper T Cells
- Helper T cells are the cells most affected by HIV.
Memory Cells
- Memory cells, produced from B cells, 'remember' antigens.
Immune Response
- Antigens, entering the body, trigger an immune response.
Plasma Cells
- Plasma cells secrete specific antibodies to fight antigens.
Helper T Cell Function
- Helper T cells activate macrophages, B cells, and T killer cells in the immune response.
Antibiotics Target
- Antibiotics target bacterial processes like membrane formation, ribosome function, and prokaryotic DNA replication.
Antibiotics and Viral Infections
- Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections because they target bacterial processes, not viruses.
Antibiotic Resistance
- Antibiotic resistance is the ability of bacteria to survive antibiotic treatment.
Slowing Antibiotic Resistance
- Prescribing antibiotics only for diagnosed bacterial infections helps reduce resistance.
Skin as First Line of Defence
- The skin acts as a physical barrier to prevent pathogens from entering the body.
Mast Cells
- Mast cells release histamine, triggering inflammation and allowing immune cells to reach infected areas.
Memory Cells Role
- Memory cells "remember" pathogens; re-exposure triggers a faster, stronger immune response.
Post-Vaccination
- Activated B cells divide to form memory cells enabling faster immune responses to future encounters.
Antibody Production Sequence
- Antigen recognition → B and T lymphocyte activation → B lymphocyte division → Plasma cells produce antibodies.
Herd Immunity
- Herd immunity reduces pathogen spread when a large population is immune.
Blood Clotting Cascade
- Released platelets → Prothrombin to thrombin → Fibrinogen to fibrin.
Phagocytosis
- Phagocytes engulf, digest pathogens through endocytosis then digestion in lysosomes.
Vaccines and Second Encounters
- Vaccines stimulate memory cells, leading to faster, stronger responses during subsequent infections.
Vaccine Types
- Live attenuated vaccines use weakened pathogens.
- Inactivated vaccines use killed pathogens.
- Subunit vaccines utilize parts of pathogens (proteins, sugars).
HIV Transmission Methods and Immune System Effects
- Breastfeeding: Decreases active lymphocyte count
- Blood transfusion: Decreases antibody production
- Waterborne: Decreases antibody production
- Mosquito bites: Increases active lymphocyte count
HIV and Cell Attack
- HIV attacks lymphocytes, specifically helper T cells.
HIV Properties
- HIV decreases antibody production.
Innate Immune System Component
- Phagocytes are part of the innate immune system.
First-Time Pathogen Exposure
- Antigens on the pathogen stimulate B lymphocytes creating plasma cells that produce antibodies to fight it.
Antibiotic Effectiveness
- Antibiotics block metabolic processes within prokaryotes.
Specific Immunity
- Lymphocytes, producing antibodies in response to blood pathogens, provide specific immunity.
Pathogen Elimination Challenges
- Antibiotic resistance in bacteria and pathogen mutations make pathogen elimination challenging.
Skin Defense
- Skin acts as a multi-layered physical barrier, preventing pathogen entry.
- Defence systems identify and destroy pathogens.
- Clots form to seal openings after an injury.
Adaptive Immune Response Processes
- Helper T cells and B cells alert the body to pathogens.
- B cells produce memory cells for future pathogen recognition.
Thrombin Conversion Product
- Thrombin converts fibrinogen to the insoluble molecule fibrin.
Reducing Antibiotic Resistance
- Doctors and nurses should maintain hand hygiene and ensure antibiotic treatments are completed.
Helper T Cell
- Helper T cells activate macrophages, B cells, and T killer cells.
HIV and Target Cells
- HIV targets helper T cells.
Antigen "Memory" Cells
- Memory B cells "remember" antigens to trigger swift responses on re-exposure.
Molecules Triggering Immune Response
- Antigens trigger the immune response when entering the body.
Vaccine's Body Response
- Vaccines trigger the division of activated B cells into memory cells.
Bacteria Cell Diagram (Note: No diagram available here)
Skin Bacteria Prevention
- The skin acts as a barrier. Cuts lead to blood clot formation, creating a scab barrier.
Mucus and Stomach Acid Bacteria Prevention
- Mucus traps bacteria in respiratory tracts.
- Stomach acid kills bacteria consumed through food or water.
White Blood Cells' Immune Response
- Identify bacterial antigens.
- Engulf, destroy bacteria through phagocytosis.
B Cells and T Cells Role
- B cells produce bacteria-specific antibodies.
- T cells destroy infected cells.
Memory Cell Function
- Some B and T cells become memory cells leading to long-term immunity. Future bacteria re-entry triggers a faster response via memory cells.
Antibody Immune Response Role
- Antibodies bind to and assist in destroying pathogens.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of zoonotic diseases and their transmission, alongside the immune response mechanism. It discusses various pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminths, focusing on HIV and the immune cells involved in its response. Test your knowledge on how these diseases interact with our immune system!
