Primary immune organs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TEST BANK Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 5th Edition TouhyChapter 01: Introduction to Healthy Aging MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man’s wellness? a. Wellness can only be achieved with aggressive medical interventions. b. Wellness is not a real option for this client because he is terminally ill. c. Wellness is defined as the absence of disease. d. Nursing interventions can help emp...

Graft-Verses-Tumor Effect - the donor immune cell response against the malignancy; a desirable response Anaplasia - pattern of growth in which cells lack normal characteristics & differ in shape & organization with respect to their cells of origin; usually are malignant Angiogenesis - growth of new blood vessels that allow cancer cells to grow Apoptosis - a normal cell mechanism of programmed cell death Benign - not cancerous, tumors may grow but are unable to spread to other organs or bod...

HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology. 1. Anatomic position 2. Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? 3. A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreases sensation in 4. Which bone dose not articulate with any other bone? 5. Which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands? 6. Diet is important because bone are storage places for 7. Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and the urinary system? 8. Red blood cell production...

From the following, identify a specific component of the adaptive immune system that is formed in response to antigenic stimulation: A. Lysozyme B. Complement C. Commensal organisms D. Immunoglobulin - CORRECT ANSWER D. Immunoglobulin is a specific part of the adaptive immune system and is formed only in response to a specific antigenic stimulation. Complement, lysozyme, and commensal organisms all act nonspecifically as a part of the adaptive immune system. These three components do ...

PATHO 370 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE 2023. Cytology- the branch of biology surrounding the structure of plant and animal cells Detrimental- tending to cause harm Disseminate- spread widely Diagnosis- the identification of the nature of an illness by examination of symptoms Endemic- a disease or condition regularly found among a particular people in a certain area Epidemic- a disease is disseminated to many individuals at the same time Epidemiology- the study and analysis of the distribut...

What are phytochemicals? Name an example and explain the benefit. - compounds found in plantderived foods that have biological activity in the body example: carotenoids - acts as antioxidant - may prevent some cancers Name the primary function fat soluble vitamin: A - -promoting vision (retinal) -protein synthesis and cell differentiation (retinoic acid) -supporting reproduction and regulating growth (retinol) -maintains the health of epithelial tissues and skin (retinoic acid) -Antioxid...

MLS Exam Questions ( Immunology) & Answers 2024/2025 From the following, identify a specific component of the adaptive immune system that is formed in response to antigenic stimulation: - ANSWERSImmunoglobulin Which two organs are considered the primary lymphoid organs in which immunocompetent cells originate and mature? - ANSWERSThymus and bone marrow What type of B cells are formed after antigen stimulation? - ANSWERSPlasma cells and memory B cells T cells travel from the bone m...

From the following, identify a specific component of the adaptive immune system that is formed in response to antigenic stimulation: A. Lysozyme B. Complement C. Commensal organisms D. Immunoglobulin - ANSWER-D. Immunoglobulin is a specific part of the adaptive immune system and is formed only in response to a specific antigenic stimulation. Complement, lysozyme, and commensal organisms all act nonspecifically as a part of the adaptive immune system. These three components do not require...

Chapter 9: Immunogenetics 1. Which of the following best describes immunogenetics? A) The study of genes involved in immune responses B) The study of infectious diseases C) The study of cancer genetics D) The study of hereditary disorders Answer: A Rationale: Immunogenetics focuses on the genetic factors that influence the immune system's response to pathogens and diseases. NCLEX preference: Understanding immunogenetics is crucial for assessing patient responses to infections and va...

X-linked SCID - X linked recessive autoimmune disorder, due to defect in SC1DX1, leads to defect in gammac-cytokine receptor, if T cells lack this receptor they cannot mature, leads to a deficiency in B and T cells Vectored immunoprophylaxis - the introduction of DNA encoding an antibody into individuals; creates antibodies that could be protective against a microbe; inexpensive Immunosuppressive drugs - Chemical agents that cause the human body not to produce antibodies that normally figh...