 | Term | Definition |
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inflammation |
Body's reactin to chemical or physical trauma. |
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pathogenic |
Disease producing microorganisms can cause inflammation. |
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symptons of inflammation |
Redness, local heat, swelling, and pain. Why? Because bacterail toxins, increased blood flow, collection of plasma in tissues. |
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edema |
Swelling. |
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histamine |
Increases the blood flow to the injured area. |
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pus |
Produced in inflammation. A combination of dea tissue, dead and living bacteria, dead leukocytes, and plasma. |
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abcess |
Pus-filled cavity below the epidermis. |
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pyrexia |
Increase in body temperature by the hypothalamus in response to pathogenic invasion (fever). |
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leukocytosis |
Increase in the number of white cells in response to infection. |
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leukopenia |
Decrease in number of white cells due to chemotherapy or radiation. |
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coagulation |
Clotting. |
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steps of coagulation |
1. Cut or injury. 2. Platelets and injured tissue release thromboplastin. 3. Act on prothrombin in plasma. 4. Ca+ ions convert to thrombin. 5. The thrombin acts as an enzyme and changes fibronogen. 6. Fibrin creates a mesh that traps red blood cells, platelets, and plasma, creating a blood clot. |
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anticoagulants |
Prevent blood clotting. |
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heparin |
Antiprothrombin. |
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prothrombin |
Dependent on Vitamin K. |
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liver |
Prothrombin and fibrinogen are both manufactured here. |
