Which types of white blood cells are most likely to be involved in type I hypersensitivities? Select all that apply.
a. T helper cells
b. T cytotoxic cells
c. Basophils
d. Macrophages
e. Mast cells

Use the following choices to match the type of hypersensitivity to the examples in questions 7 through 10.

a. type I hypersensitivity

b. type II hypersensitivity

c. type III hypersensitivity

d. type IV hypersensitivity

e. all of the above

Due to immune complexes.

Use the following choices to match the type of hypersensitivity to the examples in questions 7 through 10.

a. type I hypersensitivity

b. type II hypersensitivity

c. type III hypersensitivity

d. type IV hypersensitivity

e. all of the above

Reaction to an incompatible blood transfusion.

What is the general goal of treatments used for autoimmune disorders? (NCLEX/HESI/TEAS)

Imagine that one of your patients is an emergency medical technician who has a family history of autoimmune disorders and allergy, but she does not currently suffer from either. Which of the following is (are) most likely true of your patient? Select all

that apply. (NCLEX/HESI/TEAS)

a. She is at an increased risk for cancer.

b. She is at an increased risk for type I hypersensitivities.

c. She is at an increased risk for type III hypersensitivities.

d. She is at an increased risk for latex hypersensitivity.

e. She is at an increased risk for immunosuppression.

Which of the following is (are) true regarding primary

immunodeficiencies? Select all that apply. (NCLEX/HESI/TEAS)

a. These disorders tend to be present from birth.

b. These disorders are also called congenital immunodeficiencies.

c. These disorders are more common in elderly patients.

d. Patients with these disorders may not have a familial history of immunodeficiencies.

e. Patients with these disorders tend to experience recurring, persistent, and severe infections, often caused by uncommon agents.

Why might pathogenic 'remains' released from a phagocytic cell be dangerous to the surrounding cells?

Overall our immune system protects us from foreign invaders and pathogens. Which of the following are ways in which our immune system inadvertently damages our body?

NAME IT The Fc region of this protein causes degranulation when it binds to basophils.