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What are the four main components of blood?
What are the four main components of blood?
The heart has two sides, the right side pumps oxygenated blood and left side pumps deoxygenated blood.
The heart has two sides, the right side pumps oxygenated blood and left side pumps deoxygenated blood.
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What are the four chambers of the heart?
What are the four chambers of the heart?
What is the function of the valves in the heart?
What is the function of the valves in the heart?
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Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.
Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.
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What is the process of transferring blood products into a person's circulation intravenously called?
What is the process of transferring blood products into a person's circulation intravenously called?
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Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
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Which blood type is considered the universal receiver?
Which blood type is considered the universal receiver?
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Explain how the immune system provides immunity against future infections.
Explain how the immune system provides immunity against future infections.
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Vaccines contain weakened or inactive pathogens that stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies without causing disease.
Vaccines contain weakened or inactive pathogens that stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies without causing disease.
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Antibiotics are effective against both bacterial and viral infections.
Antibiotics are effective against both bacterial and viral infections.
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What are the three essential aspects of prevention and treatment of infectious diseases?
What are the three essential aspects of prevention and treatment of infectious diseases?
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What is the main characteristic of disease?
What is the main characteristic of disease?
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What is the difference between symptoms and signs of a disease?
What is the difference between symptoms and signs of a disease?
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Innate immunity refers to components of the immune system that are present from birth.
Innate immunity refers to components of the immune system that are present from birth.
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Adaptive immunity adapts based on previous experiences with pathogens.
Adaptive immunity adapts based on previous experiences with pathogens.
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Which of the following are lines of defense against pathogens?
Which of the following are lines of defense against pathogens?
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What is the function of a phagocyte?
What is the function of a phagocyte?
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What are dendritic cells?
What are dendritic cells?
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What is the function of a macrophage?
What is the function of a macrophage?
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What is the function of a neutrophil?
What is the function of a neutrophil?
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Inflammation is a reaction from tissue in response to signaling molecules, indicating an immune response.
Inflammation is a reaction from tissue in response to signaling molecules, indicating an immune response.
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What are the three main types of pathogens?
What are the three main types of pathogens?
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How do pathogens enter the body?
How do pathogens enter the body?
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Bacteria are single-celled organisms without a nucleus that reproduce by multiplication.
Bacteria are single-celled organisms without a nucleus that reproduce by multiplication.
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Fungi are organisms similar to plants but have no chlorophyll.
Fungi are organisms similar to plants but have no chlorophyll.
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Viruses are intracellular parasites that replicate by stealing enzymes from host cells.
Viruses are intracellular parasites that replicate by stealing enzymes from host cells.
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What are mechanical barriers?
What are mechanical barriers?
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The lymphatic system functions as the body's sewage system.
The lymphatic system functions as the body's sewage system.
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What is the function of the lymphatic nodes?
What is the function of the lymphatic nodes?
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What are antigens?
What are antigens?
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Phagocytes present antigens on their surface after disassembly, referred to as Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs).
Phagocytes present antigens on their surface after disassembly, referred to as Antigen Presenting Cells (APCs).
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Foreign antigens originate from the body.
Foreign antigens originate from the body.
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Self antigens originate from the body.
Self antigens originate from the body.
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The adaptive immune system can distinguish between foreign and self antigens.
The adaptive immune system can distinguish between foreign and self antigens.
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What are T- and B-Lymphocytes?
What are T- and B-Lymphocytes?
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New T- and B-lymphocytes are continuously created to recognize different antigens.
New T- and B-lymphocytes are continuously created to recognize different antigens.
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Only the T-cell that recognizes the antigen presented by the dendritic cell becomes active.
Only the T-cell that recognizes the antigen presented by the dendritic cell becomes active.
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What is the function of T-cells?
What is the function of T-cells?
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Antibodies are Y-shaped and antigen-specific.
Antibodies are Y-shaped and antigen-specific.
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What is the function of antibodies?
What is the function of antibodies?
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What are memory cells?
What are memory cells?
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What is the function of memory B-cells?
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Study Notes
Blood and Circulation
- Blood is composed of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
- Plasma carries nutrients, hormones, and waste products.
- Red blood cells transport oxygen via hemoglobin.
- White blood cells are part of the immune response.
- Platelets are crucial for blood clotting.
- The circulatory system includes arteries (blood away from the heart), veins (blood to the heart), and capillaries (gas and nutrient exchange).
- The heart has two sides: right side pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs; left side pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
- The heart has four chambers: two atria and two ventricles.
- Valves prevent backflow of blood.
- Electrical impulses from pacemaker cells control the heart's pumping action.
- Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood on vessel walls, affected by activity and emotions.
- High blood pressure can cause heart disease and strokes.
- Blood transfusions are necessary when significant blood is lost.
- Blood types (A, B, AB, O) require compatibility for transfusions; type O is the universal donor; type AB is the universal recipient
Disease and Immunity
- The body has defense mechanisms against pathogens (e.g., skin, immune cells, antibodies).
- Vaccination introduces weakened pathogens to stimulate immunity.
- Antibiotics target bacterial infections but can't treat viruses.
- Antibiotics overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance.
- Disease occurs when the body malfunctions or a foreign entity enters.
- Symptoms are patient-perceived manifestations, while signs are physician-observed.
- Innate immunity is present from birth, while adaptive immunity adapts to prior experiences.
- The immune system has lines of defense (barriers, phagocytes, lymphocytes).
- Pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi) can cause disease via respiratory system, skin, and contaminated food/water.
Pathogens, Inflammation and Barriers
- Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms.
- Inflammation is an immune reaction to signaling molecules.
- Pathogens enter through respiratory system, skin or contaminated food/water.
- Bacteria are single-celled organisms that reproduce by multiplication.
- Fungi are organisms similar to plants, often linked with poor hygiene.
- Viruses are intracellular parasites that utilize host cells for replication (lacking cell walls and nuclei).
- Mechanical barriers (physical) and chemical barriers (antimicrobial molecules) prevent pathogen entry.
- The lymphatic system is a crucial part of the immune response (lymph vessels, nodes, bone marrow, spleen, thymus).
Lymphocyte Functionality and Antibodies
- The adaptive immune system differentiates between foreign and self antigens.
- T- and B-lymphocytes recognize specific antigens.
- T-cells activate B cells and other immune cells.
- B-cells produce antibodies specific to antigens.
- Antibodies are Y-shaped proteins that neutralize pathogens.
- Memory cells (B and T) remain after infection, enhancing future immune responses.
Cellular Components of the Immune System
- Dendritic cells present pathogen antigens.
- Macrophages patrol tissues and eliminate pathogens.
- Neutrophils kill pathogens, often sacrificing themselves in the process.
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Test your knowledge on the components and functions of blood and the circulatory system. This quiz covers the roles of plasma, blood cells, the heart structure, and blood pressure. Understand the significance of circulation for overall health and its impact on disease.