NSG 120 - Nursing Pathophysiology
Midterm Exam
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autoimmune disorder
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a condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against the body's own tissues, no cure but rather focus on treating symptoms
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immunodeficiency disorder
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a condition that occurs when one or more parts of the immune system are deficient or missing
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active natural immunity
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antibodies produced in response to natural exposure to pathogen
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passive natural immunity
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antibodies passed from the mom to her baby through the placenta or breast milk, no memory cells involved
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active artificial immunity
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antibodies produced in response to a vaccination
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passive artificial immunity
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antibodies produced by receiving them from a person who has the antibodies, no memory cells involved
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innate immune response
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rapid but relatively nonspecific immune response
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adaptive immune response
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relatively slow but very specific and effective immune response controlled by lymphocytes (memory cells)
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1st line of defense in the immune system
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- non-specific defenses
- physical barriers (skin, hair, sweat, saliva)
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2nd line of defense in the immune system
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- white blood cells (granulocytes, monocytes)
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3rd line of defense in immune system
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- specific defense against a pathogen
- uses memory cells
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