1. List all components of the first line of defense and describe how they protect the body.

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Q: What do you know about specific and non.specific defense??

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Q: Discuss the importance of immunity as it relates to the various immunizing drugs and their use in…

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Q: Give 3 examples of barriers that make up the First Line of Defense. Describe how each one functions…

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Q: Why do allergic reactions tend to occur in only certain tissues, including our skin, gut and…

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Q: what role does the immune system play in preventing disease? give specific examples for the first,…

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Q: Please discuss how a fever develops. What is your body responding to? How can a fever be beneficial?…

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Q: Please discuss 3 types of white blood cells and the importance they serve to the immune system.

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Q: Briefly explain the role of selective NSAIDs for reducing inflammation and pain. Use your own words…

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Q: 1 ) Compare the different defence mechanism the immune System uses ( Specific/non-specific) and…

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Q: The third line of defense includes: a. inflammation b. stomach’s digestive acid c. phagocytes d. MHC…

A: Answer is d.)  MHC proteins.

Q: Immunosuppression is a lowering of the responsiveness ofthe immune system to materials it recognizes…

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Q: a. Describe the main elements of the process through which the immune system distinguishes self from…

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Q: Explain the difference between the immune protection offered by breastfeeding and the immune…

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Q: 1) Which is/are NOT characteristic of inflammation due to tissue damage? a) Redness b) Coolness c)…

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Q: A nurse caring for adults in a physician’s office notes thatsome patients age more rapidly that…

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Q: Write down the main differences between central and peripheral immune tolerance.

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Q: Vaccines are substances that confer immunity against________.a) All kind of diseases b) Communicable…

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Q: Describe how our immune system protects us against harmful invaders. Include the words antigens and…

A: Immune system-: Our immune system is and strong barrier wall which stands between all the invaders…

Q: 1. List and describe 4 examples of barrier defenses.

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Q: Your body's second line of defense involves white blood cells and is often accompanied by a(n)

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Q: Internal and External defense systems act using the same mechanisms Answers A-B A True B False

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Q: What is the function of a helper T cell? OA. to destroy cells that are already infected OB. to…

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Q: Out of the 3 immune system disorders mentioned. which one is when the immune system attacks the…

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Q: State the three stages of this second line defense.

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Q: The body's innate defenses against invading pathogens include a. cytotoxic T cells. b. skin and…

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Q: Describe the importance of T-cells for good health. Key terms: MHC, activation, apoptosis,…

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Q: What is an allergy?

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Q: Explain the term immunopathology and also identify two categories of immune dysfunction.

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Q: 1 Write essay Demonstrate the homeostasis involved to maintain the system functions a) at least two…

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Q: Which cells produce antibodies? a. Neutrophils. b. Dendritic cells. c. Cytotoxic T cells. d.…

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Q: 1. What is importance of inflammation in the immune response? 2. Describe when the inflammation is…

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Q: ) List a general description of the 3 lines of defense and provide an example cell or organ from…

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Q: 2.Describe all components of the second line of defense and describe how they protect the body.

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Q: Maria, who is 3 years old, was stung by a bee. The area where the stinger entered the skin became…

A: The inflammatory response occurs when tissues are injured by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat, or any…

Q: The inflammatory process involves Select one: O A. Passive immunity, MHC proteins, and interferon.…

A: biological systems have different ways to respond to pathogens and other xenobiotics . inflammation…

Q: 1) Choose the best answer. The skin is a(n) for protection in innate immunity. barrier defensin…

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Q: A person with AIDS is likely to develop infectious diseases because the virus that causes AIDS…

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Q: Which line of defense includes active immunity? O first se O third O fourth

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Q: Describe how blood and cell metabolism can be affected and how that can be used limit acute…

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Q: A benefit/benefits of vaccination is that a child will develop antibodies through natural immunity…

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Q: How Selective NSAIDs can reduce inflammation and pain?Briefly explain this . Use your own words to…

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Q: 1. Under what circumstances is having a fever beneficial? Under what is having a fever circumstances…

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Q: Describe in detail, the information on how to keep out pathogens? and what is the body's first line…

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Q: Describe in detail the type of immune reaction someone would have on their first and second…

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Q: Choose one component of the innate immune system and explain how it is beneficial. This can be part…

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Defense Mechanism

Circumstances influence and compel people to behave in a certain way. One such behavior is a defense mechanism. It is employed by people to escape from unpleasant circumstances, thoughts and actions. Defense mechanisms are, thus, psychological strategies that help to avert and avoid unwanted feelings such as guilt or shame and situations such as threat and danger.