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Exam- Nursing 3366 Pathologic Processes: Mechanisms of Defense & Alterations-Questions & Answers
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Exam- Nursing 3366 Pathologic Processes: Mechanismsof Defense & Alterations-Questions & Answers
1st line of defense Correct Ans-Immediate, non-specific physical barriers like skin and
membranes.
Sjogren's syndrome Correct Ans-An autoimmune disease causing dryness of body fluids.
2nd line of defense Correct Ans-Immediate, non-specific inflammation involving mast cells,
plasma proteins, and phagocytes.
Mast cells Correct Ans-Cells releasing histamine and other mediators in inflammation.
Acute phase reactants Correct Ans-Plasma proteins increasing in response to
inflammation.
Histamine Correct Ans-Chemical mediator causing vasodilation and increased vascular
permeability.
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of Defense & Alterations-Questions & Answers
Prostaglandins Correct Ans-Lipid compounds with various hormone-like effects, including
inflammation.
Leukotrienes Correct Ans-Inflammatory mediators produced by mast cells and other cells.
Cytokines Correct Ans-Proteins regulating inflammation, hematopoiesis, and immune
responses.
Clotting cascade Correct Ans-Sequential activation of clotting factors to stop bleeding.
Phagocytes Correct Ans-Cells engulfing and digesting pathogens and cellular debris.
Neutrophils Correct Ans-Most abundant type of white blood cells, crucial in inflammation.
Macrophages Correct Ans-Large phagocytic cells involved in the detection and destruction
of pathogens.
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