BIO 108 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: China Academy Of Launch Vehicle Technology, Myeloid Tissue, Antibody
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Everyone comes in contacts with different pathogens so we all have a different track record when it comes to immunity. Immune system composition: lymphocytes - 3 rs, recognize foreign objects, respond to them, remember them, start with a pluripotent stem cell - can turn into a lymphoid or, vaccination is a controlled first exposure to a pathogen. Does not cause autism, older adults need a higher dosage or more boosters: recommended for elderly: pneumovax (pneumonia), Lymphocytic/myelogenous cell type: lymphomas - tumor masses (enlarged lymph, signs: bruising, weakness, bone pain, treatments: chemo, radiation, bone marrow nodes) transplant. Body"s largest organ - aging effects are more psychological: functions of skin. Infection barrier: retain water (keratin = waterproofing) Immunotherapy a: cryosurgery, chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, radiation, mabs - monoclonal antibodies, prevention. Obama administration to help prevent: nyt: avoid tanning beds, (tax on tanning from, sunscreen, shade, covering up (hats, sunglasses, clothing, sun exposure is also beneficial (vitamin d)
