lecture 18- infectious diseases respiratory tract Flashcards
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what is the most defensive part of the respiratory system
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bronchi and URT (nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx)
2
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what’s the most common entry of infectious agents
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- respiratory system
- through airborne or spread by droplets
3
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respiratory tract defences
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- goblet cells – produce mucus
- sticky– traps microbes, allergens
- cilia- hair like move bacteria out to pharynx
4
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what us microbial antagonism
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- suppresses ability of pathogens to grow by limiting space and nutrients
5
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what us dysbiosis
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- imbalance of normal microbiome – allow opportunistic overgrowth
6
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pharyngitis
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inflammation of the mucus membranes
7
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strep throat
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- upper respiratory tract
transmission- airborne droplets
pharyngitis is a symptom- inflammation of the mucus membranes
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