BIOL&212 - Chapter 43 Review

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What is an allergy?

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A strong response to a harmless antigen in the environment.

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What are allergens?

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Environmental antigens causing hypersensitivity.

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What symptoms are commonly associated with allergies?

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Sneezing and runny nose.

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What are the key characteristics of inflammation?

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Redness, heat, pain, and swelling.

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What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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An autoimmune disease causing severe pain, deformity of extremities, and inflammation.

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What is the best treatment approach for Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms?

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Anti-inflammatory medications.

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What is cell-mediated immunity?

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A type of immunity that involves the activation of T cells to fight infections.

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What role do TLRs (Toll-like receptors) play in the immune response?

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They recognize pathogens and activate immune responses.

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What is the difference between an allergy and an autoimmune disease?

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An allergy is a response to a harmless antigen, while an autoimmune disease is when the immune system attacks the body's own cells.

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What is hypersensitivity?

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An exaggerated immune response to an antigen.