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1. White blood cells (WBC) could be considered an umbrella that includes various types of cells:
a. Which type of WBC is considered “the first line of defense?”
b. Which type of WBC will be elevated in a viral infection?
c. Which type of WBC will be elevated in a child with history of dust mites-induced asthma and eczema?
d. Which of type of WBC will be elevated in a patient with parasitic infection?
2. What is the difference between active and passive immunity?
3. Re: antigen/antibodies
a. What is the meaning of having elevated IgM?
b. The term “conferred immunity” means that which immunoglobulin is present now in the circulation?
c. Case to think: A young adult patient that is not infected with hepatitis-B virus (HBV) but has never been vaccinated against is at high risk to contract the disease. What should be done in this case? (would you vaccinated or administer immunoglobulins?)
4. Explain why individuals infected with chicken pox during childhood are at risk for suffering Shingles later in life?
5. Debate: if vaccinations against viruses cannot prevent suffering from a given disease expected to be covered by the vaccination, what is the reason for the vaccination?
6. Why is immunosuppressive therapy relevant in organ transplantation?
