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Exam-NURS 3366- Pathophysiology Test 2; Questions and Answers
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Exam- NURS 3366- Pathophysiology Test 2; Questionsand Answers
Innate (natural) resistance Correct Ans-defense mechanisms we are born with.
1st line of resistance Correct Ans-body's physical barriers; immediate and non-specific
2nd line of resistance Correct Ans-inflammation; immediate and non-specific
Acquired (adaptive) immunity Correct Ans-3RD line of defense; delayed and specific; able
to resist certain diseases or conditions due to immunocyte involvement
First line of defense Correct Ans-skin and mucous membranes
Stressors that can breach skin defense Correct Ans-lacerations, abrasions, punctures
Eye's defense Correct Ans-tears, eyelashes
sressors that can breach eye's defense Correct Ans-dry eye syndrome, sjogren's syndrome
, Exam- NURS 3366- Pathophysiology Test 2; Questions
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Sjogren's syndrome Correct Ans-autoimmune disease that dries up all lubricating fluids in
the body
respiratory system defenses Correct Ans-mucus and hair in nose; cilia of cells in bronchi;
cough reflex
GI system defenses Correct Ans-saliva, stomach acid, gag reflex/vomiting, bowels,
defecation
Genitourinary system defenses Correct Ans-urine flow, vaginal secretions
Inflammation Correct Ans-second line of defense; state on Innate defense; immediate and
nonspecific
S/S of inflammation Correct Ans-swelling, heat, redness and pain
Inflammation Example 1 Correct Ans-first line of defense (skin) is breached with a
laceration -->clot formation to stop bleeding-->scab formed to seal breach
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