EBK MICROBIOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS: A CLINIC
EBK MICROBIOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS: A CLINIC
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781259293856
Author: Cowan
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL BOOK COMPANY
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Chapter 12, Problem 5CT

a.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The activated parts of the immune system in the case of a bee sting on the finger tip.

Introduction:

The immune system of the body fights against pathogens which invade the body system. There are several parts of the immune system which fight against the pathogens or foreign particles. These parts are the thymus, tonsils, lymph nodes, lymph vessels, spleen, bone marrow, and white blood cells (WBC).

b.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The classic responses to injury experienced by the individual who got a bee sting on the finger tip.

Introduction:

The immune response refers to the ability of the body to identify foreign substances and the reaction of the immune system against such substances. The invasive substances can be living or nonliving and contain a set of antigens. These antigens are recognized by antibodies of the body and which then fight against the antigen.

c.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The cytokines and the cell types which were responsible for the symptoms after the bee sting.

Introduction:

Various substances such as interferon, interleukin, and development factors are discharged by specific cells of the invulnerable framework and affect different cells. These substances are called cytokines. Cytokines also serve as the chemical messengers, and cytokines are used by the immune system for communication.

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