Test 2 Vocab Flashcards
1
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Asepsis
A
Prevention/freedom from microorganisms
2
Q
Normal flora
A
Group of non-disease causing microorganisms living in/on the body
3
Q
What is the first line of defense against disease
A
Normal flora
4
Q
What is the second line of defense against infection?
A
Inflammatory response
5
Q
Inflammatory response
A
Local reaction to cell trauma or infection.
Includes capillary dilation and leukocytes infiltration
6
Q
What is the third defense against disease/infection?
A
Immune response
7
Q
What are steps in the chain of infection?
A
Infectious agent, the source of the infection, portal of exit, mode of transportation, portal of entry and susceptible host
