What is the difference between an immune disorder and an autoimmune disease?
1.What is the difference between an immune disorder and an autoimmune disease?
A.When an immune disorder becomes very severe, it becomes an autoimmune disease.
B.An immune disorder occurs when the immune system does not function properly. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own cells.
C.An immune disorder is the overreaction of the immune system to substances that are not dangerous. An autoimmune disease occurs when germs affect the immune system.
D.An immune disorder is a disease caused by germs, such as pollen or dust. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own cells.
2.An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to
A.dust.
B.a substance in the environment.
C.carbohydrates in food.
D.an autoimmune disease.
3.During an asthma attack, the
A.bronchial airways narrow and become clogged with mucus.
B.bronchial airways constrict in response to environmental stimuli.
C.lining of the air passages swell and become inflamed.
D.All of the above
4.All of the following are good steps to take to avoid an allergic reaction except
A.avoiding substances you are allergic to.
B.washing sheets and blankets weekly.
C.cleaning bathrooms and kitchens to avoid molds.
D.taking long-term control drugs every day.
5.Which of the following is not an example of an autoimmune disease?
A.rheumatoid arthritis
B.type 1 diabetes
C.multiple sclerosis
D.AIDS
6.Most allergies and autoimmune diseases can be
A.prevented.
B.treated with medication.
C.eliminated with stress management techniques.
D.reduced by avoiding allergens.
7.Which of the following suggestions is not an important step to take if you are diagnosed with an immune or autoimmune disease?
A.Follow your treatment plan without asking any questions.
B.Let your doctor know if new symptoms occur.
C.Be honest with your doctor.
D.Learn about medications and medical tests necessary for your condition
8.Match the following terms to their definitions.
1.itchy swellings on the skin caused by allergies to foods or certain drugs
2.an autoimmune disease in which the immune system begins to destroy the linings of the joints
3.a disease in which the immune system attacks the cells of the body that it would normally protect
4.a disorder that causes the airways to become narrow and clogged with mucus
5.a disease in which the joints of the skeleton wear out as a person ages
A.rheumatoid arthritis
B.autoimmune disease
C.asthma
D.hives
E.osteoarthritis
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The immune system is made up of many different cell and it’s job is to protect the body from outside invaders such as viruses, bacterias ,funguses and other pathogens. It does this by recoginzing an invader and intiating an immune response to destroy them such as when one has a cold. In the case of autoimmune diseases the immune system mistakenly initates a immune response toward the persons own cells and tissues. This causes inflammation which can then lead to damage to the cells and tissue. For instance, if this immune response attackes the covering of a nerve it might lead to scarring and the nerve cannot function normally. This might result in multiple sclerosis. If the self attack is aganist the liver it may result in autoimmune liver disease. This is the underlying cause of more than 80 autoimmune diseases. On the other hand if the immune response is toward a virus it is called an infection and the immune systems tries to clear it from the body. If the immune response is toward an outside protien that is not a pathogen but rather a protien found in the enviroment of in food and is either breathed into the lung or enters the gut by eating the response is called an allergy. This can cause asthma or food allergies. Most people do not make an immune response to these protiens but people who are allergic to them do. An immune defiency occures when there is a low number of certain cells that are part of a normal immune response and people with this condition have low immunnity and this condition is called immune defiency. Some viruses like the AIDs virsue can cause immune defiency because the virus has destroyed the very cells of the immune system that would fight infection. To sum this information up:
1. An immune response to pathogens is normal and protects the body.
2. An immune system that over responds and attackes one’s own self is an autoimmune response which is normal but when this responses goes overboard it leads to autoimmune diseaes.
3. An immune response trigger by a allergy is an algerigic reaction of the immune system to offending protien to which the person is sensitive.
4. An immune response that is low and cannot defeat invading infections is an immune defiency.
The immune system is made up of many different cell and it’s job is to protect the body from outside invaders such as viruses, bacterium ,funguses and other pathogens. It does this by recognizing an invader and initiating an immune response to destroy them such as when one has a cold. In the case of autoimmune diseases the immune system mistakenly initiates a immune response toward the persons own cells and tissues. This causes inflammation which can then lead to damage to the cells and tissue. For instance, if this immune response attacks the covering of a nerve it might lead to scarring and the nerve cannot function normally. This might result in multiple sclerosis. If the self attack is against the liver it may result in autoimmune liver disease. This is the underlying cause of more than 80 autoimmune diseases. On the other hand if the immune response is toward a virus it is called an infection and the immune systems tries to clear it from the body. If the immune response is toward an outside protein that is not a pathogen but rather a protein found in the environment of in food and is either breathed into the lung or enters the gut by eating the response is called an allergy. This can cause asthma or food allergies. Most people do not make an immune response to these proteins but people who are allergic to them do. An immune deficiency occurs when there is a low number of certain cells that are part of a normal immune response and people with this condition have low immunity and this condition is called immune deficiency. Some viruses like the AIDS viruses can cause immune deficiency because the virus has destroyed the very cells of the immune system that would fight infection. To sum this information up:
1. An immune response to pathogens is normal and protects the body.
2. An immune system that over responds and attacks one’s own self is an autoimmune response which is normal but when this responses goes overboard it leads to autoimmune diseases.
3. An immune response trigger by a allergy is an allergic reaction of the immune system to offending protein to which the person is sensitive.
4. An immune response that is low and cannot defeat invading infections is an immune deficiency.