Problems in the Immune System

Question 1

allergic reactions

Answer 1

histamine

Question 2

anaphylactic shock

Answer 2

sensitized during 1st exposure. 2nd and 3rd exposure is very life threatening. Treatment prevention = carry on epipen

Question 3

Auto-Immune Disease (AIDS)

Answer 3

immune system targets self proteins on cell membranes as non-self antigens

Question 4

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 4

joint membranes

Question 5

lopus erythematosus

Answer 5

systemic (involves multiple systems)
-painful skin and joint swelling
-fatigue
-sensitivity to light
-rash
-hair loss

Question 6

Immune response to transplant

Answer 6

organ transplant must match to recipient
must take immune suppressant drugs = susceptibility to other infections
rejection = organ not a match

Question 7

HIV causes AIDS

Answer 7

virus attacks helper T-cells or T(h) cells