Deck 34: The Immune System

Question 1

When the chemical known as __________ is released it may cause itchiness, sneezing, and redness of the skin.

Answer 1

histamine

Question 2

Allergy testing can be done by measuring ________ ________ levels.

Answer 2

blood titer

Question 3

__________ immunity is passed from one animal to another - commonly through closturm shortly after birth.

Answer 3

passive

Question 6

The buildup of fluid under the skin is called __________.

Question 7

Pollen that triggers an allergic reaction is called an __________.

Question 8

The system responsible for protecting animals from disease is the _________ system.

Question 11

The part of blood that contains natural immunity antibodies is the _________.

Question 12

Which type of immune response is provided from booster vaccines? primary response or secondary response?

Question 14

__________ immunity results from exposure to a pathogen from vaccinations.

Question 15

__________ is a secondary skin infection due to the scratching associated with allergies.