NR283 Exam 1 – Questions With Definite Solutions
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Change in genetic material
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1 First line of defense 2 Mutation
3 Chronic inflammation 4 Botulism
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First line of defense Physical barriers like skin, mucous membranes, tears,
and stomach acid that prevent germs from entering
the body
Second line of defense Nonspecific defenses including inflammation and
phagocytosis that respond the same way to all
pathogens
, Third line of defense Specific immune response involving antibodies and T
cells that target specific pathogens and provide
memory
Phagocytosis Process where white blood cells engulf and destroy
foreign material
Inflammation Normal protective response of the body to injury,
infection, or irritation
Difference between infection and Infection is caused by microorganisms; inflammation
inflammation is the body's response and may occur without
infection
Common causes of inflammation Injury, infection, burns, chemicals, allergic reactions,
extreme heat or cold, foreign bodies
Signs of inflammation Redness, warmth, swelling, pain, and decreased
function
Redness and warmth Caused by increased blood flow (vasodilation)
Swelling (edema) Caused by fluid leaking into tissues
Pain in inflammation Caused by pressure on nerves and release of
chemical mediators
Acute inflammation Short-term inflammation with redness, swelling, heat,
and pain
Chronic inflammation Long-term inflammation with tissue damage and scar
formation
Serous exudate Clear or pale yellow fluid with few cells
Purulent exudate Thick yellow-green pus containing bacteria and white
blood cells
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Practice questions for this set
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Change in genetic material
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1 First line of defense 2 Mutation
3 Chronic inflammation 4 Botulism
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Terms in this set (198)
First line of defense Physical barriers like skin, mucous membranes, tears,
and stomach acid that prevent germs from entering
the body
Second line of defense Nonspecific defenses including inflammation and
phagocytosis that respond the same way to all
pathogens
, Third line of defense Specific immune response involving antibodies and T
cells that target specific pathogens and provide
memory
Phagocytosis Process where white blood cells engulf and destroy
foreign material
Inflammation Normal protective response of the body to injury,
infection, or irritation
Difference between infection and Infection is caused by microorganisms; inflammation
inflammation is the body's response and may occur without
infection
Common causes of inflammation Injury, infection, burns, chemicals, allergic reactions,
extreme heat or cold, foreign bodies
Signs of inflammation Redness, warmth, swelling, pain, and decreased
function
Redness and warmth Caused by increased blood flow (vasodilation)
Swelling (edema) Caused by fluid leaking into tissues
Pain in inflammation Caused by pressure on nerves and release of
chemical mediators
Acute inflammation Short-term inflammation with redness, swelling, heat,
and pain
Chronic inflammation Long-term inflammation with tissue damage and scar
formation
Serous exudate Clear or pale yellow fluid with few cells
Purulent exudate Thick yellow-green pus containing bacteria and white
blood cells
