Pcol 838 exam 2 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What composes blood? red cells, white cells, platelets, plasma What is the ratio of red blood cells to white blood cells in the bloodstream? white blood cells (leukocytes, monocytes, lymphocytes, neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils) are generally present at about 1/700th the number of erythrocytes What are the different formed elements of blood, and how can they and their subtypes be distinguished? -red blood cells (erythrocytes): carry oxygen to cell via hemoglobin -white blood cells ...

PCOL 838 Hypersenitivity Exam Questions with Correct Answers what are the 2 situations of hypersensitivty? - Answer-- dysregulated/uncontrolled immune response - autoimmunity what is type 1 hypersensitivity? - Answer-- immediate hypersensitivity - allergen exposure triggers immune response how does type 1 hypersensitivity manifest? - Answer-- allergic rhinitis: increased mucus/inflammation - food allergies: increased peristalsis - anaphylaxis: BP decrease due to vasodilation ...

PCOL 838 FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+[ REAL EXAM 100%] LATEST EXAM Where are the adrenal glands located? (10/18) - ANS---Adrenal glands are located at superior pole of each kidney What does the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla secrete? (10/18) - ANS---The adrenal cortex secretes DHEA, mineralocorticoids (e.g., aldosteron) and glucocorticoids (eg, cortisol). What is the common substrate of the hormones synthesized in the adrenal cortex? (10/18) - ANS---ch...