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Indicate which lymphocyte population you would expect to proliferate in each case:

Hypersensitivity Reactions I-IV : which ones involve humoral immunity and which ones involve cell-mediated immunity?

What are 3 things that can cause malignant transformations in cancer?

Why is there not sustained immunity in the population against influenza virus?

Describe the 6 antibody-mediated effector functions discussed: (at least a sentence for each) a.  neutralization b. opsonization c.  agglutination d. complement fixation e. antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity f.  degranulation

What is difference between primary pathogens and opportunistic pathogens?

What are the 3 types of treatment for immunodeficiences?

What is the difference between a primary immune response (initial exposure to an antigen) and secondary immune response (second exposure to that same antigen) of adaptive immunity?

Essay Question (must enter in complete sentences and give at least one full paragraph). Explain what happens with both the innate and adaptive immune response when a bacteria enters into a cut in the skin and causes infection.   Include in your response what immune cells the bacteria might encounter, how it is presented to the adaptive immune system, etc.   

Name and describe a primary immunodeficiency.