Digests microorganisms and assists in allergic reactions
Eosinophils
Collective label for T & B cells
Lymphocytes
Lymph nodes become swollen and tender due to increased activity during perios of _______________, not because of ______________.
Infection
NOT because of edema
What is MHC
Major Histocompatibility Complex
Works like a fingerprint on a cell to identify "self"
MHC
Antibodies are also called?
Immunoglobulins
Type of immunoglobulin that kills bacteria?
IgM
Helper T-cells that activate B- cells and other T-cells?
"Detective Cells"
Immune response may be infected by?
Mental & emotional health (stress)
Type of Immunity that develops when a person makes their own immunity?
Active Immunity
A blood test to determine of antibodies are present before giving a vaccine?
Titer
Healthcare workers should get caccinated against HBV?
TRUE
How long may an infected HIV person carry the virus before symptoms begin to show?
8-10 years
An infection that would not normally cause disease in a person with a strong immune system- often resistant to treatment.
Opportunistic Infections
Negative ELISA test is not considered conclusive and are also not confirmed by the?
Western Blot
A change in bowel or bladder habits, a sore that does not heal, and unusual bleeding or discharge may be warning symptoms of? (Multiple choice question on test)
Cancer
Treatment for what includes: (KNOW ALL 5)
Analgesic for pain
Antihistamines for allergy symptoms
Antidepressants for sleep and fatigue
Avoiding physical and emotional stress
Psychological counseling
Chronic Fatigue Symdrome
A chronic disease of unkown causes, inflamming various parts of the body, that women are 9 times more likely to get than men
Lupus Erythematosis
Chronic systemic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects joints and surrounding muscles, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels?
