Immunology - Hmx Study Guide Rated A+

A neutrophil is a _________________ _____________________. {Ans: circulating leukocyte}___________ ___________ ___________ ______ such as dendritic cells, macrophages, and mast cells contribute to inflammation by secreting pro-inflammatory cytokines. {Ans: tissue resident sentinel cells}A rare genetic disease arises from mutations in subunits of TAP (TAP1 or TAP2). Individuals with this disease are susceptible to recurrent infections. What effects would you expect from this mutation? {Ans: MHC class I molecules will not be loaded with peptides, so CD8+ T cells cannot be activated.}The patient with Psoriasis mentioned that she takes an over-the-counter medication called Benadryl ® (diphenhydramine). Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine (a drug that blocks the action of histamine). The patient takes this medication to treat what aspects of her disease? {Ans: itch}Type I IFNs can trigger ______ receptors on neighboring cells to induce the synthesis of protective proteins. {Ans: IFN}Streptococcus pneumoniae is an extracellular bacterium that is a leading cause of bacterial pneumonia and meningitis, particularly in children and the elderly. Fortunately, most cases of S. pneumoniae can be prevented with a vaccine that contains components of the bacterial capsule. The vaccine is known to lead to the production of antibodies that recognize intact bacteria. What are