Natural Killer Cells form part of the innate adaptive( innate, adaptive ) immune system
Adaptive Innate( Adaptive, Innate ) immunity is a key feature required for vaccination
The formation of memory B cells accounts for the rapid production of IgG IgM IgA( IgG, IgM, IgA ) at re-exposure to a microbe after vaccination.
Targeted biological drugs such as anti-TNF (e.g. adalimumab) are functionally equivalent to passive active( passive, active ) immunisation
A 22- year old woman is referred to the rheumatology clinic because her fingers change colour in the cold. This has been re-occurring in the year. Her past medical history includes recurrent mouth ulcers and pain in the small joints of her hands. Which antibody will aid diagnosis?
Tissue transglutaminase IgA antibody
Anti-CCP Antibody
Anti-dsDNA Antibody
Anti-Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody
Anti-Jo-1 Antibody is most commonly associated with which inflammatory myopathy?
Which specific anticholinesterase medication is usually given to treat Myasthenia Gravis?
Hypersensitivities: ❌: Immediate Hypersensitivity ❌: Delayed Hypersensitivity ❌: Immune Complex Reaction (Complement Dependent) ❌: Cytotoxic Reaction (Antibody Dependent)
Pemphigus Vulgaris & Bullous Pemphigoid are examples of a Type II Type I Type III Type IV( Type II, Type I, Type III, Type IV ) Hypersensitivity Reaction
Blood transfusion reactions are an example of a Type II Type I Type III Type IV( Type II, Type I, Type III, Type IV ) Hypersensitivity Reaction
Systemic lupus erythematosus is an example of a Type III Type II Type I Type IV( Type III, Type II, Type I, Type IV ) Hypersensitivity Reaction
Tuberculosis is an example of a Type IV Type I Type II Type III( Type IV, Type I, Type II, Type III ) Hypersensitivity
Immunodeficiency: ❌ = Acquired Immunodeficiency ❌ = Congenital Immunodeficiency
Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is an immune disorder characterized by recurrent infections due to low antibody levels, specifically in which 3 of the following immunoglobulin types?
IgA
IgG
IgM
IgD
IgE
Anti-CD20 Antibody is an agent which eliminates B Cells T Cells Natural Killer Cells( B Cells, T Cells, Natural Killer Cells )
HIV is primarily a disease against ...
Helper T Cells
Plasma Cells
B Cells
Cytotoxic T Cells
Contact Hypersensitivity is a Type IV Type I Type III Type II( Type IV, Type I, Type III, Type II ) Hypersensitivity
Despite popular belief, Methotrexate is actually not Hepatotoxic.
IgA anti-TTG autoantibodies are typically present in cases of Disease
A woman's Colostrum (first breast milk) mainly contains IgA IgG IgM IgE IgD( IgA, IgG, IgM, IgE, IgD )
Type I Hypersensitivity: Mediated by ❌ Type II Hypersensitivity: Mediated by ❌ Type III Hypersensitivity: Mediated by ❌ Type IV Hypersensitivity: Mediated by ❌
Chronic Transplant Rejection is a Type IV Type I Type II Type III( Type IV, Type I, Type II, Type III ) Hypersensitivity Reaction
22q11.2 deletion causing a failure to develop 3rd and 4th pharyngeal pouches leading to congenital heart disease, learning defects and a lack of a thymus is known as Syndrome
