The Immune System: Immune System Overview 1. Name the two major functions of the immune system: • __ To destroy disease-causing organisms_____________ • _______ To detect and kill abnormal cells such as cancerous cells________________ 2. Pathogens are classified according to their size and where they are located in the body. List the five types of pathogens from largest to smallest: • _____ Parasitic worms_____ • ________Fungi________________ • _____Protozoa_____________________ • ____Bacteria______________________
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Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology‚ 9e (Marieb) Chapter 12 The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses Short Answer Figure 12.1 Using Figure 12.1‚ identify the following: 1) A lymph capillary is indicated by letter __________. Answer: D Diff: 2 Page Ref: 404 2) A lymph node is indicated by letter __________. Answer: B Diff: 2 Page Ref: 404 3) The lymph duct is indicated by lettter __________. Answer: A Diff: 2 Page Ref: 404 4) Blood capillaries are indicated by letter
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DNA that move itself within the genome of the cell. Also‚ I found very interesting the creation of the first vaccine by Edward Jenner‚ theories like the Weismann Barrier and other concepts that helped scientists to have a better understanding of antibodies‚ genes and viruses. According to this chapter‚ it is said that all human cells are like a soup made of mammal‚ bacteria‚ and virus ingredients‚ since the human cells contain different bacterias that perform several helpful functions in our body;
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Trends Biomater. Artif. Organs‚ 25(2)‚ 86-90 (2011) http://www.sbaoi.org Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Novel Bioengineering Concept Palwinder Kaur‚ Puneet‚ Varun Dahiya1 Department of Prosthodontics‚ Swami Devi Dyal Dental College & Hospital‚ Barwala‚ Distt. Panchkula. Haryana 1 Department of Periodontics‚ D J Dental College‚ Modinagar. Corresponding author: Dr. Palwinder Kaur‚ e-mail: soniya.bagri@gmail.com Received 19 August 2010; Accepted 12 January 2011; Available online 4 May 2011 A promising
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muscles share a common antigen which is recognized by the antibodies. Antibodies binding to the extraocular muscles would cause swelling behind the eyeball. The "orange peel" skin has been explained by the infiltration of antibodies under the skin‚ causing an inflammatory reaction and subsequent fibrous plaques. There are 3 types of autoantibodies to the TSH receptor currently recognized: TSI‚ Thyroid stimulating immunoglobulins: these antibodies (mainly IgG) act as LATS (Long Acting Thyroid Stimulants)
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BIOS 255 WEEK 5 Lab 5 - Lymphatic System & Disease Resistance 1. Describe lymphatic system functions. 1. Drains excess interstitial fluid 2. Transports dietary lipids 3. Carries out immune response 2. Locate each of the following lymphatic vessels: right lymphatic duct‚ thoracic (left lymphatic) duct‚ right and left subclavian veins‚ and cisterna chyli. a right lymphatic duct b. right and left subclavian veins c. thoracic (left lymphatic) duct d. cisterna chyli
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As a developed country the need for breastfeeding has disappeared. Now there is formula for bottle feeding‚ making it easier for mothers to return to work. Although the need for breastfeeding has disappeared‚ the want has not. There are many women who still breastfeed by choice‚ because the benefits for their child‚ and also the benefits for them. Breastfeeding over the past decades has become more popular‚ largely because of increased knowledge of its health benefits ( U.S. Department of Health
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the immune system to produce antibodies that would block the virus from entering human cells. However‚ products designed to work this way failed in clinical trials because the antibodies worked only against lab-cultured HIV‚ not against the strains of the virus. Research has found that a small number of HIV infected people produce broadly neutralizing antibodies to HIV. Those antibodies neutralize a high percentage of the different types of HIV. These antibodies are now the basis for new research
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electrophoresis was used to separate the polypeptides in the mixture and was visualized by coomassie brilliant blue and silver staining. Western blot method was used to detect the molecular weight of proteins which is selected for three different antibodies: α-β-actin targeting the α and β isoforms of actin protein‚ α-GADPH targeting Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase‚ (GAPDH); and α-BSA which targets bovine liver protein. Target protein was identified with TANDEM mass spectrometry. The experiment
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Blood test: A blood test can show presence of anti-GBM antibodies. Biopsy test can show crescent-shaped changes in the glomeruli and lines of antibodies attached to the GBM. Chest x-ray will reveal patchy parenchymal consolidations‚ which are usually bilateral‚ symmetric perihilar‚ and bibasilar. Goodpasture syndrome treatment includes: immunosuppressive medications‚ such as cyclophosphamide‚ to keep the immune system from making antibodies corticosteroid medications to suppress the body’s autoimmune
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