Chemicals Flashcards
1
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What is cytokines produced by and what is its function?
A
- macrophages
- cell signalling molecule informing other phagocytes that the body is under attack.
2
Q
What is Histamines produced by and what is its function?
A
- Mast cells and basophills
- make blood vessels more leaky so plasma is forced out.
3
Q
What is serotonin produced by and what is its function?
A
- mast cells
- makes smooth muscles in the walls of the blood vessels contract so they narrow and reduce blood to the area.
4
Q
What is opsonins produced by and what is its function?
A
- immune system
- bind to the pathogens and ‘tag’ them so they can be more easily recognised by phagocytes.
5
Q
What is a mast cell?
A
- type of white blood cell that is activated in damaged tissues.
6
Q
What is a thrombus?
A
- the medical name for a blood clot
