Class 2 Flashcards
planned, programmed and predictable cell death
apoptosis
cell death whereby cell shrinks
apoptosis
cell death whereby cell swells
necrosis
cell death that triggers inflammation
necrosis
Free radicals are also known as
reactive oxygen species
a free radical is an atom or group of atoms that have?
an unpaired electron
is a free radical a byproduct of normal metabolism?
Yes
when do free radicals increase?
during times of stress and disease
free radicals are counteracted by?
antioxidants
what is a term used to describe not enough oxygen at the cell and tissue level?
hypoxia
ischemia
decreased blood flow
Cerebral Palsy results from?
a hypoxic injury before, during or after birth
Reperfusion injury occurs when?
restoration after ischemia causes inflammation and release of free radicals
cell injury triggers?
inflammation
the inflammatory response is the _____ line of defense
second
the inflammatory response is part of _____ immunity
innate