Chapter 14 - Aids, Cancer And Arthritis Flashcards
1
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What is psychoneuroimmunology?
A
The interaction among behavioural, neuro endocrine and immunological process of adaption
- study of the interaction between psychological processes and th nervous system and immune systems of the body
2
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What is the immune system?
A
Surveillance system of the body (determines foreign objects)
3
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When are 4 times h immun system is implicated?
A
Infection
Allergies
Cancer
Autoimmune disorders
4
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What happens in allergy?
A
Immune system overreacting to something that won’t kill us, initiate histamine to minor threat
5
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What is AIDS?
A
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
- human immunodeficiency virus attacks helper T cells
- attacked macrophages of the system
- exchange of cell containing body fluids
6
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What are the 3 phases of therapy?
A
1) assessment phase
2) core therapy phase
3) termination phase
