Complement proteins - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

QUIZ QUESTION: In an example of inflammation-mediated antibody damage to cells, Ig binds to self antigen on epithelial cells → complement binds Ig and is activated → pro inflammatory fragments of complement proteins are produced → the fragments bind to vessel walls → neutrophils move out of vessels → neutrophils bind to ____________ via receptors → neutrophils are triggered to release granules that damage cells. 1. complement proteins 2. Ig Fc portion 3. infected cells 4. sel...

Test Bank for Genetics A Conceptual Approach, 7th Edition Benjamin Pierce Test Bank for Chapter 2: Chromosomes and Cellular Reproduction Multiple-Choice Questions 1. Which of the following statements is false? a. Errors in chromosome separation are rarely a problem for an organism. b. Errors in chromosome separation can result in a miscarriage. c. Errors in chromosome separation can result in cancer. d. Errors in chromosome separation can result in a child with severe handicaps. e. Erro...

MN 551 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Saved A patient is experiencing impaired circulation secondary to increased systemic arterial pressure. Which of the following statements is the most relevant phenomenon? Question 1 options: Increased preload due to vascular resistance High afterload because of backpressure against the left ventricle Impaired contractility due to aortic resistance Systolic impairment because of arterial stenosis Question 2 (2 points) Saved A nurse practitioner employe...

MCB 3020 Exam 4 Study Guide with Complete Questions and AnswersMCB 3020 Exam 4 Study Guide with Complete Questions and AnswersMCB 3020 Exam 4 Study Guide with Complete Questions and AnswersMCB 3020 Exam 4 Study Guide with Complete Questions and Answers What are the two types of Immunity? - ANSWER - Innate Immunity and Acquired Immunity What are the major components of Innate Immunity? - ANSWER - skin, stomach acid, fever, immflamuation, phagocytosis, and complement proteins What is Innate...

Midterm Exam: MSN570/ MSN 570 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Inhibits the production of PG Answer: Aspirin Q: Site of endothelial cell contraction / gap formation between tight junctions during acute inflammation Answer: Postcapillary venule Q: Enhances phagocytosis and is mediatd by IgG and C3b. Answer: Opsonization Q: Plasma protein cascade & vasoactive mediators of inflammati...

The largest vein in an animal's body is: - Answer- vena cava If immature neutrophils are observed in peripheral blood, the condition is called a: - Answer- left shift What type of cell is responsible for immunity against intracellular pathogens? - Answer- T-Lymphocytes The ductus arteriousus in a fetus allows blood to flow directly: - Answer- into the aorta from the pulmonary artery During hemostasis, which process occurs first? - Answer- Platelet adhesion Jaundice (icterus) coul...

CBE 555"Which of the following statements are correct? Explain your answers. A. A DNA strand has a polarity because its two ends contain different bases. B. G-C base pairs are more stable than A-T base pairs." - correct answer "A. False. The polarity of a DNA strand usually refers to the orientation of its sugar-phosphate backbone: one end contains a phosphate group, the other end contains a hydroxyl group. B. True. G-C: 3 H-bonds vs A-T: only 2 H-bonds " "Histone proteins are among t...

List the major structures of the lymphatic system. - Tonsils, spleen, nodes, lymph vessels, thymus (not thyroid) What are the three things required for an infection to occur? - Pathogen, host, mode of transmission List and describe the six links of the chain of infection. - Pathogen - organism that causes disease Reservoir - a place for the pathogen to multiple Place of exit - how the pathogen leaves the reservoir Method of transmission- how the pathogen travels to a new host Portal of ...

What are the two major microtubular motor proteins? Which does anterograde axonal transport, which does retrograde axonal transport? (Ans- Kinesin, Dynein Kinesin: Anterograde Dynein: Retrograde` What do you think, immunologically speaking, when you see someone with recurrent Neisseria infections? (Ans- Inability to form the membrane attack (MAC) complex this is a common complement deficiency What is the defect in Chronic Granulomatous disease? What is the pathophysiology? (Ans- N...

Test bank-CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment- Latest 2022. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among clients? The nurse: 1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. 2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. 3) washes hands only after leaving each room. 4) uses cold water for medical asepsis. 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients? 1) Airborne microbes from other pati...