Chapter 10, Problem 6RQ

When a mast cell reacts to an irritation, which of the following chemicals does it release? collagen histamine hyaluronic acid meylin

What is the difference between an allergy and an autoimmune response?

Complement proteins function in defense by _______. a. neutralizing toxins b. enhancing resident bacteria c. promoting inflammation d. forming pores that cause pathogens to disintegrate e. both a and b f. both c and d

What is an agglutination response? How can it be avoided when blood is transfused?

Which of the following processes is not a cardinal sign of inflammation? redness heat fever swelling

One of the main functions of connective tissue is to integrate organs and organ systems in the body. Discuss how blood fulfills this role.

The Complement System Kills Microorganisms The complement system supplements the inflammatory response by directly killing microorganisms. Describe the life cycle of complement proteins, from their synthesis in the liver to their activity at the site of an infection.

Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that inhibits the formation of blood clots and is taken regularly by individuals with a heart condition. Steroids such as cortisol are used to control some autoimmune diseases and severe arthritis by down regulating the inflammatory response. After reading the role of inflammation in the bodys response to infection, can you predict an undesirable consequence of taking anti inflammatory drugs on a regular basis?

Why is the immune response after reinfection much faster than the adaptive immune response after the initial infection?