Hypersensitivity Flashcards
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Hypersensitivity
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What is hypersensitivity? |
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Which two scientists proposed the mechanism for distinguishing between the different types of hypersensitivity reactions? |
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Complete the following sentences | Types I, II and III hypersensitivity are antibody mediated reactions. Type IV hypersensitivity is a cell mediated reaction. | Link to Answer Article |
Type I Hypersensitivity
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What is type I hypersensitivity also known as? |
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What is the name of antigens which cause type I hypersensitivity? |
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Name some common allergens which cause a type I hypersensitivity reaction |
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Mast cells are caused to degranulate releasing cytokines. What affects do these cytokines have on the infected area? |
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Name some examples of type I hypsensitivity reactions |
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Type II Hypersensitivity
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What types of immunoglobulin are produced in type II hypersensitivity reactions and are they produced against soluble or fixed antigens? |
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What is the main mechanism of type II hypersensitivity reactions? |
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Which immunological processes does the type II reaction use to destroy target cells? Give examples for each process? |
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Type III Hypersensitivity
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Which immunoglobulin is produced in type III hypersensitivity and is it produced against soluble or fixed antigens? |
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What does inhaling antigen locally lead to? |
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What other conditions can be caused by a local type III hypersensitivity response? |
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What general effects does increased levels of systemic antigen have? |
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Give an example of a type III hypersensitivity reaction where the antigen is a self antigen |
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Type IV Hypersensitivity
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What is type IV hypersensitivity also known as? |
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What induces a CD4+ helper cell hypersensitivity response? |
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What is type IV hypersensitivity also known as? |
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What is type IV hypersensitivity also known as? |
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