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(4) Phases of wound healing process Correct Answer
Hemostasis
Inflammation
Proliferation
Maturation
3) Cellular Immune Response Correct Answer T lymphocytes
are primarily responsible for cellular immunity. Stem cells
continuously migrate from the bone marrow to the thymus
gland, where they develop into T cells. Develop in the thymus
and attack foreign invaders directly rather than by producing
antibodies.
Acquired/Adaptive (Specific) Immunity Correct Answer
usually develops as a result of prior exposure to an antigen
through immunization (vaccination) or by contracting a disease,
both of which generate a protective immune response. This form
of immunity relies on the recognition of specific foreign
antigens. divided into two mechanisms
Active acquired immunity Correct Answer immunologic
defenses developed by the person's own body and typically lasts
many years or even a lifetime.
Age related changes Correct Answer increase risk for
infections, cancer, gastroenteritis, diarrhea, incidence and
severity of HepB, liver abscesses, urinary infections, respiratory
, infections, skin injury, breakdown and infection, stasis and
pressure ulcers, abrasions and burns, barriers have diminished
Anaphylactic shock Correct Answer caused by a severe allergic
reaction when patients who have already produced antibodies to
a foreign substance (antigen) develop a systemic antigen-
antibody reaction; specifically, an immunoglobulin E (IgE)-
mediated response
Antibodies Correct Answer are large proteins, called
immunoglobulins(IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, IgM)
that consist of two subunits, each containing a light and a heavy
peptide chain held together by a chemical link composed of
disulfide bonds. Each subunit has one portion that serves as a
binding site for a specific antigen and another portion that
allows the antibody molecule to take part in the complement
system.
Antibodies Correct Answer are produced when lymphocytes
respond to the antigens, protein substances that protect against
antigens
Antigens Correct Answer In allergic reactions the body
encounters allergens usually proteins that the body's defenses
recognize as foreign
Assessment for Cushing's syndrome Correct Answer health
history and examination focus on the effects on the body of high
concentrations of adrenal cortex hormones, inability of the
adrenal cortex to respond to changes in cortisol and aldosterone
levels
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