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What is the main mediator presence dictated by noxious stimuli?
What is the main mediator presence dictated by noxious stimuli?
What is the primary function of leukotrienes in the inflammatory process?
What is the primary function of leukotrienes in the inflammatory process?
Which cells are involved in the phagocytosis of noxious stimuli?
Which cells are involved in the phagocytosis of noxious stimuli?
What is the primary role of signaling and phagocytosis stage in the inflammatory process?
What is the primary role of signaling and phagocytosis stage in the inflammatory process?
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Which organ is primarily responsible for synthesizing blood proteins like albumins and fibrinogen?
Which organ is primarily responsible for synthesizing blood proteins like albumins and fibrinogen?
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What is the main component of plasma which makes up 92% of it?
What is the main component of plasma which makes up 92% of it?
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What is the purpose of boosters in immunization?
What is the purpose of boosters in immunization?
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Which type of immunity is transferred from mother to fetus during pregnancy?
Which type of immunity is transferred from mother to fetus during pregnancy?
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What does the decrease in WBC synthesis in elderly individuals lead to?
What does the decrease in WBC synthesis in elderly individuals lead to?
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What is the primary route for most common drug administration mentioned in the text?
What is the primary route for most common drug administration mentioned in the text?
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Which type of antibody is primarily responsible for protecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract against infections in newborns?
Which type of antibody is primarily responsible for protecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract against infections in newborns?
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What was the first successfully eradicated virus through vaccination?
What was the first successfully eradicated virus through vaccination?
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What is the main goal of inflammation according to the text?
What is the main goal of inflammation according to the text?
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Which cell type is NOT mentioned as being activated in the response during inflammation?
Which cell type is NOT mentioned as being activated in the response during inflammation?
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What is septicemia also known as in the text?
What is septicemia also known as in the text?
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What initiates fever in response to a pathogen in the blood?
What initiates fever in response to a pathogen in the blood?
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Which type of immunity is mentioned as short-term in the text?
Which type of immunity is mentioned as short-term in the text?
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What term is used when inflammation becomes overwhelming and systemic?
What term is used when inflammation becomes overwhelming and systemic?
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Which term describes the continuum from infection to inflammation according to the text?
Which term describes the continuum from infection to inflammation according to the text?
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What is the definition of sepsis based on the text?
What is the definition of sepsis based on the text?
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What is the critical condition that septic shock leads to if untreated?
What is the critical condition that septic shock leads to if untreated?
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What is a key characteristic of distributive shock as mentioned in the text?
What is a key characteristic of distributive shock as mentioned in the text?
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What condition is described as 'hidden' by the term 'Occult septic shock' in the text?
What condition is described as 'hidden' by the term 'Occult septic shock' in the text?
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What does hypotension in a septic patient lead to according to the text?
What does hypotension in a septic patient lead to according to the text?
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What is the significance of cyanosis in a patient?
What is the significance of cyanosis in a patient?
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In septic shock, what percentage does mortality increase per hour without antibiotic treatment?
In septic shock, what percentage does mortality increase per hour without antibiotic treatment?
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What is the best defense against sepsis and septic shock according to the text?
What is the best defense against sepsis and septic shock according to the text?
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What is the main reason behind the failure rate of blood cultures in cases of sepsis?
What is the main reason behind the failure rate of blood cultures in cases of sepsis?
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What does mottled skin indicate in terms of perfusion?
What does mottled skin indicate in terms of perfusion?
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What physiological condition makes it more difficult for hemoglobin to bind oxygen molecules?
What physiological condition makes it more difficult for hemoglobin to bind oxygen molecules?
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