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11.
Provide an explanation about immune complex diseases.
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12.
Provide an explanation about immune complex diseases.
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13.
Describe the causes and course of various autoimmune diseases.
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14.
Identify various immunodeficiency diseases.
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15.
Name at least four cancers of the immune system.
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16.
Describe how the science has tackled the problem of body rejecting the transplant of foreign tissue.
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17.
Describe what an idiotype is and explain the interaction between idiotypes and antiido-types.
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18.
Describe the connection between the immune system and the nervous system.
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19.
Outline the research that's being carried out using hybridoma technology.
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20.
Describe innate immunity and explain how the immune system protects against invading organisms.
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Identify four portals of entry and explain how each provides innate immunity.
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22.
Define and explain the following terms: host defense, natural resistance, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, and immune deficiency.
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23.
Discuss the ways microorganisms may enter the human body and the mechanisms of natural resistance the human body has to resist infection.
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24.
List the various types of white blood cells (WBCs), differentiate them as lymphoid or non-lymphoid and describe the function of each type.
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25.
Briefly describe the immune response discussing the roles of macrophages, B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes, and the interactions between these cells.
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26.
Compare and contrast humoral and cell-mediated immunity.
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27.
Compare and contrast "active" and "passive" immunity.
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28.
Discuss how the immune response accomplishes "recognition," "specificity," and "memory."
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29.
Describe the three primary methods of preparing a vaccine.
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30.
Discuss the problems associated with preparing a vaccine against HIV.
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31.
Describe what an immunodeficiency is and how someone can acquire an immunodeficiency.
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32.
Review the history of the development of immunology.
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33.
Describe functions of the organs and cells of the immune system.
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34.
Explain how we can improve our immune function by adopting good nutrition, stress reduction, plant nutrients, and vitamins and minerals.
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35.
Describe how free radicals can damage the immune system, resulting in the formation of cancer cells, premature aging, etc.
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36.
Describe the role of vitamins– vitamin A, E and C and beta-carotene in enhancing the immune system.
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37.
Explain several ways that scientists are exploring to repair the damage done to the body's immune system due to HIV.
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38.
Answer questions about plant fats–sterols and sterolins–and their impact on our immune system.
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39.
Select several fruits, vegetables and cereals that are rich in plant sterols.
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40.
Describe the deleterious effect of stress on our immune system.
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41.
List several stress-busting tips and administer a stress test to determine the immune status of a patient.
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42.
List 10 nutrients to support immune function.
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43.
Identify five types of anxiety disorders and list general symptoms for each of these disorders.
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44.
Describe conventional treatment for anxiety and stress and provide an overview of pharmaceutical approach to reducing anxiety and stress.
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45.
Describe the use of Adapton in the treatment of stress, anxiety and depression.
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46.
List some common symptoms of depression.
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47.
Make the connection between depression and overactive immunity.
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48.
Suggest some natural remedies in prescribed dosages that may be effective in the treatment of depression.
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49.
Explain how endurance/distance exercises performed at intense levels can suppress the immune system.
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50.
Identify two breeds of "friendly" bacteria and expound upon their effect on the ability of white cells to attack and destroy hostile microogranisms.
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51.
Describe the immune-enhancing anti-viral, anti-cancer, anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties of lactoferrin.
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52.
Identify several natural sources of lactoferrin.
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53.
Describe the function of adrenal glands and name the steroid hormones produced by these glands and their usefulness in regulating the body's various physiological functions.
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54.
Make an assessment of adrenal fatigue in a patient listing various symptoms
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55.
List foods that are rich in phytosterols.
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56.
Describe how phytosterols can help fight hepatitis C, stress, prostate, heart disease, high cholesterol and cancer.
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57.
Define "glycation" and explain its effect on age-related diseases such as arterial stiffening, cataract, and neurological impairment.
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58.
Describe the antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties of garlic and garlic's role in boosting body's immune capacity.
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59.
Emphasize the importance of protein in the diet to prevent cancer, osteoporosis and heart disease.
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60.
Explain how eating too much can depress immunity.
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61.
List 10 richest sources of amino acids.
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62.
Describe the mechanism of infection and list 3 factors that influence infection.
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63.
Describe the treatment of cold using 3 alternative and complementary medicinal approach.
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64.
Describe 4 types of immunological reactions to allergens.
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Explain why some people are affected by allergies and others are not, and the role played by our immune system in fighting off allergic symptoms.
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Describe the role played by the immune system in the development of osteoporosis.
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67.
List the symptoms of herpes and outline immunologic approach to preventing herpes attacks.
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68.
Prescribe an alternative therapy regimen for the treatment of shingles.
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69.
Explain what cancer is and why we get cancer.
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70.
Name several fruits and vegetables that are especially rich in cancer-blocking agents.
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71.
Compare the relative merits of breast self-examination, mammogram and Mammastatin Serum Assay in detecting breast cancer and identifying women at risk of developing breast cancer.
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72.
Describe how the phase of the menstrual cycle at the time of surgery affects the survival rate of women with breast cancer.
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73.
Describe the epidemiology of asthma and identify several asthma "triggers."
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74.
Describe how the herbal tonic RespirAction can help relieve symptoms of allergies and asthma.
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75.
Identify various anti-asthma nutrients and vitamins.
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76.
List five types of eczema, their symptoms and causes.
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77.
Relate the impact of negative factors such as smoking, drug abuse and environmental toxins on the progression from the asymptomatic HIV to the life-threatening AIDS disease.
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78.
Describe the adverse side effects of the anti-HIV drugs.
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79.
Explain how plant sterols and sterolins help fight autoimmune diseases and restore the balance in the body's immune system.
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80.
List environmental and personal factors that can impair immune function.
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81.
Recommend a regimen of natural supplements and lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases.
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82.
Define anemia, thrombocytopenia, and leukopenia, and describe their general causes.
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Describe the pathophysiology of three types of anemias–pernicious anemia, folic acid deficiency anemia and iron deficiency anemia–and review their common treatments.
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84.
Describe the treatment for preventing and treating chemotherapy-induced leukopenia.
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85.
Compare CFIDS with other illnesses such as fibromyalgia, neurally mediated hypotension (NMH), chronic lyme disease and intestinal cystitis.
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86.
Provide answers to common questions about CFIDS, such as what it is, its diagnosis, who gets it, its symptoms, its treatment, etc.
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87.
Provide a case definition for CFIDS and list eight primary and several other common symptoms of CFIDS.
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88.
Identify the symptoms of fibromyalgia, process of diagnosis and nursing interventions.
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89.
Compare and contrast the symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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90.
Answer questions of a patient with compromised immune system concerning preventing Cryptosporidiosis.
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91.
List steps a person should take to reduce the risk of getting Crypto.
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92.
Define ITP and describe the cause and pathophysiology of chronic ITP.
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