Immune Disorders and Deficiency
Immune Disorders and Deficiency: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Allergies, Autoimmunity, Immunodeficiency and, Disorders of Immune System
Important Questions on Immune Disorders and Deficiency
Which of the following is/are not autoimmune disease ?
When the epithelial cells absorb histamine they cause allergy.
Name a disorder of the immune system which attacks self cells. (Rheumatoid arthritis/ Cancer/ Asthama)
Allergy is a type of immune disorder
Enlist the disorders of the immune system.
Which one of the following diseases is not a disorder of the immune system?
Explain in brief what tests can be done to determine sensitivity to allergens?
Explain in brief, how is an allergy to an insect bite different from a normal reaction to an insect bite?
Mention five ways to prevent allergies.
Name two food items and two medicines that may cause an allergy. What reactions do they trigger in the alimentary canal?
Write 'true' or 'false'. If false, write the correct statement.
Allergies due to dust and smoke may increase in winter.
Write 'true' or 'false'. If false, write the correct statement.
Vomiting and diarrhea are common symptoms of skin allergies.
Write 'true' or 'false'. If false, write the correct statement.
Milk, egg and soy allergies in children may disappear when they grow older.
