A patient has their spleen removed due to an accident.  How will this affect the immune response?

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Q: Let’s say there are two closely related viruses, let’s call them Guernsey virus and Micro virus.…

A: Epitopes are the sites on antigens that are recognized by variable regions of antibodies (paratope).

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A: The innate immune system is the first line of defence in the body.

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Q: Which of the following components of the immune system recognizes pathogen-associated molecular…

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Q: Which of the following statements are correct regarding NK cells? a)they are present in the blood…

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Q: DiGeorge syndrome is the result of the absence or immaturity of the thymus gland at birth. This…

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Q: Which of the following component is the first involved in the classical complement activation…

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Q: Draw a figure illustrating the sequence of events in a typical inflammatory response to a bacterial…

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Q: What term describes microbial molecules of pathogens such as peptidoglycan and LPS that can trigger…

A: Innate immunity is an in- born immunity what Ch gives protection against the invading pathogen or…

Q: What does the highlighted structure do? A) develop T cells B) develop eosinophils C) develop B cells…

A: Leukocytes and erythrocytes originate from hematopoietic stem cells. B cells, T cells, eosinophils…

Q: 99. A 55-year-old man comes to the physician because of a rash on his face and body 2 weeks after…

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Q: Which of the following is not considered a "first line of defense" against pathogens? a) lysozyme b)…

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Q: The laboratory scientist who reviews the marrow reports that the bone marrow is overridden with…

A: Immunoglobulin play a critical role in the immune system by recognizing and binding to specific…

Q: The human immune system includes a number of specialized cells. Suggest the activity of the…

A: A collection of tissues, chemicals, and cells called the immune system works to protect the body…

Q: Smallpox has been widely reported as a possible bioterror weapon. Given what you know about the…

A: Smallpox virus could be act as an bioterror weapon and it is said that in second world war it is…

Q: SELECT ALL THAT APPLY Select the correct statement regarding the role of activated complement…

A: It is considered a system of plasma proteins that gets activated directly by pathogens and exerts a…

Q: Which one is not non-specific immune response?  a) antibady, b) phagocytosis, c) interferons, d)…

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Q: What is the difference between PAMP and antigen?

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Q: Select the TRUE statement: Convalescent plasma therapy is O A) an active artificially acquired…

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Q: SELECT ALL THAT APPLY ** Which of the following statements regarding the thymus is true? a) Its…

A: The thymus is an organ of the immune system that is larger and more active during infancy and early…

Q: Which is an example of passive immunity? A) only a fetus acquiring antibodies through the placenta…

A: Passive immunity can be defined as the transfer of active humoral immunity of antibodies. It can…

Q: The brain can sense cytokines released by peripheral immune cells through the following means EXCEPT…

A: Cytokines are small proteins produced by cells of the immune system in response to infection,…

Q: How many types of “foreign molecules” (use the proper term where needed) does each cell recognize?…

A: Antigens can be classified according to their source: Antigens from outside the body Exogenous…

Q: What is MHC?  List the specific cells that have MHC presentation and describe their role in the…

A: A sequence of genes that code for cell surface proteins that regulate the adaptive immune response…

Q: 20) Which of the following is associated with passive immunity? A) exposure to an antigen B) passage…

A: Immune system is the body's defense mechanism against infection causing foreign organisms or germs…

Q: You have a patient who has been injured by a rusty nail. As a precaution, you vaccinate her against…

A: Answer- Tetnus is a disease caused by C. tetani bacteria. It is found in the soil and if it reaches…

Q: An immunizatin reduces the chance that you will catch a severecase of disease because the…

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Q: What statements are correct about the innate immune system?

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Q: Which of the following is true about complement? Check all that apply. Three pathways of…

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Q: Which form of acquired immunity is the patient developing by having this infection?   A) Active…

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Q: 18) Which of the following relates to inflammation? A) First line of defense B) Second line of…

A: The immune system- is the body's defense mechanism against undesired micro-organisms and foreign…

Q: he name of the waxy chemical found in Mycobacterium cell walls that promotes immunevasion?

A: Neither absolutely gram-negative nor gram-positive, the envelope of mycobacteria  is planned to…

Q: 1. What phagocytic cells utilize in their membrane to identify phagocytic objects? A) Opsonin…

A: Introduction  Phagocytosis is a process by which certain cells in the body, called phagocytes,…

Q: Which is not applicable to innate immunity? A) O It is faster than adaptive immunity in responding…

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Q: What are the immune responses to viral infections? What is the difference between epidemic and…

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Defense Mechanism

Circumstances influence and compel people to behave in a certain way. One such behavior is a defense mechanism. It is employed by people to escape from unpleasant circumstances, thoughts and actions. Defense mechanisms are, thus, psychological strategies that help to avert and avoid unwanted feelings such as guilt or shame and situations such as threat and danger.