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refers to defense mechanisms that the organism is born with.

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innate immunity

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rely solely on innate immunity

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invertebrates

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innate immunity coexists with acquired immunity

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vertebrates

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“big eaters” that are found in the interstitial fluid and eat any bacteria and viruses they encounter.

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Macrophages

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proteins produced by virus-infected cells that help other cells resist viruses

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interferons

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a major component of our innate immunity

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inflammatory response

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setting on fire

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inflammation

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consists mainly of dead white cells and fluid that has leaked from the capillaries

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Pus

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involved in both innate and acquired immunity

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Lymphatic system

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rounded organs packed with microphages and white blood cells known as lymphocytes

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Lymph nodes

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set of defenses that are activated only after exposure to pathogens

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Acquired immunity

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any foreign molecule that elicits an acquired immune response

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Antigen

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protein found in blood plasma that attaches to one particular kind of antigen and helps counter its effects

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Antibody

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composed of harmless variant or part of a disease-causing microbe

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Vaccination

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maintaining a body temperature suitable for survival.

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Homeostatic-thermoregulation

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rely on external sources of heat

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Ectotherms

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heat is generated by their own metabolism

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endotherms

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18
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movement of air or liquid past a surface

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Convection

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19
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emission of electromagnetic waves

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Radiation

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20
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direct contact, heat moves from hot to cold.

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Conduction

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loss of heat from the surface of a liquid that is losing some of its molecules as gas

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Evaporation

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during cold weather, changes in hormones boost the metabolic rate of birds.

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Metabolic heat production.

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23
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balancing the uptake and loss of water and solutes

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Osmoregulation

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24
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have a solute concentration equal to that of seawater so that they do not lose or gain water

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Osmoconformers

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must regulate water loss or gain because their solute concentration differs from their environment.

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Osmoregulators

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plays a central role in homeostasis, forming an excruciating urine while regulating water and ions in body fluids

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Urinary system

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duct by which urine leaves each and enters the urinary bladder.

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Ureter

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tube that empties the bladder

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Urethra

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29
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water and all molecules small enough to get forced through

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Filtration

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30
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water and valuable solutes must be reclaimed and returned to the blood

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Reabsorbtion

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31
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the product of filtration, reabsorption and secretion passes through the ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra

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Urine

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32
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blood substances are transported into the filtrate

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Secretion

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33
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is used for people who undergo kidney failure.

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Dialysis

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34
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hormonal disease in which body cells are unable are unable to absorb glucose from the blood

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Diabetes mellitus

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35
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ingestion of sugar solution and then blood drawn at timed intervals.

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Glucose tolerance test.

36
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too much insulin is secreted negating the effect of glucose causing blood glucose to drop.

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Hypoglycemia

37
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What are 5 adaptions for heat regulation

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Metabolic heat production, Insulation, Circulatory adaption, Evaporative cooling, Behavioral responses.

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Vertebrates have

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white blood cells

39
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Vertebrates also have skin and

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mucous membranes

40
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Invertebrates have an

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exoskeleton

41
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Invertebrates also have

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low pH and secretion of lysosome

42
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White blood cells are found in

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blood and interstitial fluid

43
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Most white blood cells are

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neutrophils

44
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Tissue becomes red and swollen during the

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inflammatory response.

45
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An infection can sometimes cause an overwhelming response that leads to

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septic shock

46
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Septic shock, high fever, and low blood pressure is a common cause of

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death in critical care patients

47
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Lymphatic vessels carry lymph-similar to interstitial fluid but contain less oxygen and

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fewer nutrients

48
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Acquired immunity is found only in

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vertebrates

49
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Acquired immunity differs from

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individual to individual

50
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An antigen can be protrusions from pathogens, viruses, bacteria, mold spores, pollen, dust, or the cell surfaces of

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transplanted organs

51
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Acquired immunity is usually obtained through

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exposure but can be obtained through vaccines.

52
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In the U.S child vaccinations have lead to the virtual elimination of some viral diseases like

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polio, lumps, and measles

53
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There have been no cases of smallpox since

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1970

54
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Since 2001, the government has been stockpiling smallpox vaccines due to the

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chance of a bioterrorist attack

55
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Some organisms do homeostatic thermoregulation through metabolism

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while others rely on the external environment

56
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Endotherms consist of

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birds and animals

57
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Ectotherms consist of lizards amphibians,

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and many fishes

58
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Mammals and birds have

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feathers and fur

59
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Raising of fur helps

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trap air

60
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Land animals have exoskeletons or skin to help prevent

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dehydration.

61
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Kidneys are about the size of a

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fist

62
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Kidneys are filled with nearly 80km of

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tubes and capillaries

63
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1100-2000 L of blood passes through

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the kidneys daily

64
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Kidneys extract about 180L of fluid that consists of water,

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urea and solutes of glucose, amino acids, ions and vitamins.

65
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We only excrete about

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1.5 daily

65
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Kidneys must refine this filtrate and return

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valuable substances to the blood.

66
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A person may survive with

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one functioning kidney

67
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Both kidneys failing would lead to toxic waste build up,

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poor regulation of blood pressure, pH and ions

67
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Prolonged use of pain relievers, alcohol, and

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other drugs can contribute.

68
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Over 60% of kidney disease is related to

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hypertension, and diabetes.

69
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21 million Americans

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have diabetes.

70
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6 million haven’t been diagnosed

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but still have it

71
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Diabetes can cause dehydration, blindness, cardiovascular

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and kidney disease cause nerve damage.

72
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300,000 Americans die to

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diabetes each year.

73
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White blood cells attack and destroy

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their own pancreatic cells

73
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Type I is

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insulin dependent

74
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Generally develops

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during childhood

74
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Type II is

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non insulin dependent

75
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Injections of human insulin are produced by

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genetically engineered bacteria

76
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Deficiency of insulin

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or reduced to insulin

77
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Type II is mostly associated with overweight and

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underactive

78
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More than 90% of U.S

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diabetes are Type II

79
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Many manage diabetes with diets

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and exercise

80
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Gestational diabetes affects

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4% of woman

81
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High fiber diets,

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low fat and sodium

82
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