Question

Test I.
•Immune system causes tissue damage as it fights off a perceived threat also known as allergies.
A. hypersensitivity
B. autoimmune diseases
C. immunodeficiency
D. antibodies

•The following are immune-deficiencies EXCEPT?
A. AIDS
B. SCID Syndrome
C Type I Diabetes
D. none of the above

•Types of hypersensitivities are determined by their time course and whether ______ cell are the principal element involved.
A. B
B. A
C. T
D. all of the above

•The following are all autoimmune disease except:
A. myasthenia gravis
B. multiple sclerosis
C. anaphylaxis
D. rheumatoid arthritis

•An inflammation-causing signal released by mast cell at the site of an infection is:
A. an interferon
B. lymphatic fluid
C. histamine
D. mucus

Test II.

a. A client's immunization is up-to-date. What type of immunity does this provide to the client?
b. Do not search, differentiate the types of immunity
c. What your thoughts about the "concept of Immunity and Inflammation" (10 sentences)

Answer 1

Test I

-A. Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity causes tissue damage as it fights off a perceived threat ,it is also known as allergies.

-D. None of the above

-C. T cell

Type 4 hypersensitivity reaction involves T cells.

-C. Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a serious life-threatening allergic reaction.

-C. Histamine

Mast cell releases histamine at the site of an infection.

Test II

a. Active immunity ,Immunisation provides active immunity where antibodies develop in a person's own immune system after the body is exposed to an antigen through immunisation.

b. Two types of immunity are active immunity and passive immunity

Active immunity

-antibodies are produced inside the body

-effect: over time

-long term immunity

-is produced by memory cells

-results from direct infection and vaccination

Passive immunity:

-antibodies are introduced from outside the body

-immediate effect

-short term immunity

-not produced by memory cells

-results from breast milk, injection and mother to baby through placenta.

Other types of immunity are natural immunity and artificial immunity.

Natural immunity-occurs through contact with the disease causing agent when the contact was not deliberate.

Artificial immunity-developes only through deliberate actions of exposure.

c. Concept of immunity and inflammation

1. Inflammation is a normal response of body's immune system to injuries and harmful substance that enter your body.

2. Immune cells quickly react to the damaged area to fix that problem.

3. During this process, signs of inflammation can be seen which includes pain, swelling, warmth and redness.

4. Inflammation is a vital part of immune system response to infection and injury.

5. It is body's way of signalling the immune system to heal and repair the damaged tissues.

6. When inflammation happens chemicals from white blood cells enter the tissues to protect the body.

7. Immunity is condition that permits natural required resistance to disease.

8. There are four types of immunity passive immunity, active immunity ,artificial and natural immunity.

9. Signs of weak immune system-always tired, frequent infections, cold.

10. We can increase our immunity by drinking lot of water ,having healthy foods, exercise, reduced stress and good sleep.