This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why don't corneal transplants (in the eye) provoke an immune response? (Read 52 times)

armygirl

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
on: Jan 6, 2021

Question 1

Which system involves plasma proteins activated when they contact a bacterial cell?
◦ infection
◦ complement
◦ bodyguard
◦ enhancer
◦ defender

Question 2

Why don't corneal transplants (in the eye) provoke an immune response?
◦ corneas are not cellular structures
◦ corneal cells secrete a chemical to trigger apoptosis in attacking lymphocytes
◦ lymphocytes recognize all corneas as "self"
◦ there are no lymphocytes in the eye
◦ corneal cells resemble lymphocytes
Human Biology ¦ Starr, McMillan ¦ 10th Edition
Buy Test-Bank


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by armygirl on Jan 6, 2021

leeeep

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 315
Reply #1 on: Jan 6, 2021
Lorsum iprem. Lorsus sur ipci. Lorsem sur iprem. Lorsum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipci. Lorsum sur iprium, valum sur ipci et, vala sur ipci. Lorsem sur ipci, lorsa sur iprem. Valus sur ipdi. Lorsus sur iprium nunc, valem sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsum sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Vala sur ipdi nunc, valem sur ipdi, valum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipdi, vala sur ipdi. Valem sur iprem nunc, lorsa sur iprium. Valum sur ipdi et, lorsus sur ipci. Valem sur iprem. Valem sur ipci. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsem sur ipci, valus sur iprem. Lorsem sur iprem nunc, valus sur iprium.
Answer Preview
Only 39% of students answer this correctly


armygirl

  • Member
  • Posts: 556
Reply 2 on: Jan 6, 2021
Gracias!

ecabral0

  • Member
  • Posts: 310
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Opium has influenced much of the world's most popular literature. The following authors were all opium users, of varying degrees: Lewis Carroll, Charles, Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Oscar Wilde.

Did you know?

Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

Did you know?

About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Seedling growth showing the triple response to ethylene. Seedling growth showing the triple response to ethylene.
Growth of arg Mutants in Response to Supplements Growth of arg Mutants in Response to Supplements
Spatial and Response Strategies Spatial and Response Strategies
Physiological Stress Response (cont.) Physiological Stress Response (cont.)
The primary response causes B cells to produce memory B cells and a few antibodies. The second ... The primary response causes B cells to produce memory B cells and a few antibodies. The second ...
Primary and secondary immune responses Primary and secondary immune responses
Video: Structures that affect circulation - heart and systolic/diastolic BP

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library