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what does the inflammatory response do?
it increases blood flow and more neutrophils are coming to the area
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why is there puffiness at an inflammatory response site?
because the body's physical barrier has been broken, so the body tries to make a temporary barrier to replace it
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what are mast cells?
a basophil cell that is not in circulation.
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what are the 7 factors regarding the mast cell?
- 1. blood flow increases
- 2. phagocytes are activated
- 3. capillary permeability is increased
- 4. complement activated
- 5. clotting reaction
- 6. regional temp is increased
- 7. specific defense is activated
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what is histamine considered to be?
a vasodilator
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what are the 3 factors concerning the fever?
- 1. mobilizes defenses
- 2. accelerates repairs
- 3. inhibits pathogens
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what are pyrogens?
molecules released from leukocytes
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what kind of feedback does a fever cause?
positive
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what do pyrogens release?
an artificial cold stimulus by tricking the hypothalamus
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at what temperature does your body maintain its normal temperature?
37.2 C
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what 2 categories does the specific resistance break down in to?
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what is an example of innate resistance?
when you're immune to other types of blood antigens
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what two categories does the acquired resistance break down in to?
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what are some factors of active immunity?
- 1. long lasting
- 2. they are after proteins
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what 2 phases does the active resistance break down in to?
- 1. naturally acquired
- 2. induced
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what is passive resistance?
you only will get the antibodies, they dont last for forever i.e.; HIV
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what is naturally acquired resistance?
when you get your antibodies through the placenta
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