Nu 545-Unit 1 Study Guide Rated A+

Hypersensitivity {Ans: Altered immunologic response to an antigen that results in disease or damage to the host}Edema {Ans: during inflammation edema is the increased flow and capillary permeability resulting in leakage of plasma from the vessels,}Inflammation {Ans: protects the body from further injury, prevent infection of the injured tissue and promote healing. The inflammatory response is a rapid activation of biochemical and cellular processes that is relatively nonspecific, with similar responses being initiated against a wide variety of causes of tissue damage}Free Radicals {Ans: electrically charged atoms or group of atoms having unpaired electrons--they are unstable and capable of injurious bond formation with proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. They become stable by giving up or stealing an electron}keloid {Ans: a raised scar that extends beyond the original boundaries of the wound}endogenous pyrogens {Ans: act directly on the hypothalamus and produces fever}