Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605197
Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 24, Problem 12RQ
Summary Introduction
To determine: The definition of the term neuroimmunomodulation.
Introduction: The term immunity is derived from the Latin term “immunis,” which means exempt. The basic and primary role of the immune system is to give protection from the damage due to foreign antigens. It also helps in distinguishing self and non-self molecules.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
What is an immunoglobulin? Describe the structure of an immunoglobulin molecule (light chain and heavy chain).
Is Crohn's disease considered as an autoimmune disease. If it is, are there
other predisposing factors to it other than genetics? If it is not, what is its
nature?
What are chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) ?
Chapter 24 Solutions
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
Ch. 24.5 - Because antibodies are proteins, they are too...Ch. 24.7 - Prob. 2CCCh. 24.8 - How does the action of histamine on capillary...Ch. 24.8 - Prob. 4CCCh. 24.8 - Prob. 5CCCh. 24 - Prob. 1RQCh. 24 - Prob. 2RQCh. 24 - Prob. 3RQCh. 24 - Suppose a pathogen has invaded the body. What four...Ch. 24 - Define the following terms and explain their...
Ch. 24 - How are histiocytes, Kupffer cells, osteoclasts,...Ch. 24 - What is the mononuclear phagocytic system, and...Ch. 24 - Match each of the following cell types with its...Ch. 24 - Give examples of physical, mechanical, and...Ch. 24 - Prob. 10RQCh. 24 - Prob. 11RQCh. 24 - Prob. 12RQCh. 24 - Explain the terms stress, stressor, and general...Ch. 24 - Concept map: Map the following terms. You may add...Ch. 24 - Why do lymph nodes often swell and become tender...Ch. 24 - Compare and contrast the terms in the following...Ch. 24 - Compare active and passive immunity.Ch. 24 - Diagram and label the parts of an antibody...Ch. 24 - Diagram the steps in the process of inflammation.Ch. 24 - Prob. 20RQCh. 24 - Diagram the steps in the process of an allergic...Ch. 24 - Prob. 22RQCh. 24 - Prob. 23RQCh. 24 - Prob. 24RQCh. 24 - Prob. 25RQCh. 24 - Prob. 26RQ
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- a) What is meant by autoimmunity? b) Why are chemotherapy drugs sometimes used to treat autoimmune diseases?arrow_forwardWhat is the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) or human leukocyte antigens (HLA)?arrow_forwardWhat is the difference between an allergy and an autoimmune response?arrow_forward
- What is Autoimmune theory ?arrow_forwardwhat are the five classes of immunoglobulins?arrow_forwardWhat is the appropriate response when antigen is presented on MHC class II molecules?a) An effector CD8 cell should kill the presenting cell.b) An effector CD4 cell should kill the presenting cell.c) An effector CD8 cell should activate the presenting cell.d) An effector CD4 cell should activate the presenting cell.arrow_forward
- Define the term major histocompatibility complex. Identify the three-classes of MHC .arrow_forwardWhy are MHC proteins so highly variable?arrow_forwardWhich of the followings is molecular pathology associated with ADA mutations that cause immunodeficiency? a) accumulation of deoxyadenosine and its precursors S-adenosylhomocysteine and deoxyadenosine triphosphate (dATP) with toxic effects on immature lymphocytes, b)accumulation of deoxyguanosine and deoxyguanosine triphosphate, with toxic effects on immature lymphocytesarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Human Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781305112100Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillanPublisher:Cengage Learning
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning