Wordsearch 2 Flashcards
A major component of the white blood cell count that plays a role in innate immunity and acute inflammation
Neutrophil
A process where the cell digests the pathogen and then ‘spits out’
Phagocytosis
The 5 signs of cardinal signs of inflammation
Heat, redness, swelling, pain, loss of function
The adaptive immune response is primarily controlled by what system?
Lymphatic
2 types of asthma
Extrinsic, intrinsic
Term to describe gas exchange between pulmonary blood and alveoli
External respiration
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease includes 2 conditions
Emphysema, chronic bronchitis
Most common cause of bronchiolitis
Respiratory syncytial virus
What part of the brain controls vomiting
Medulla oblongata
The final stage of the vomiting process, contraction of the abdominal muscles, diaphragm and intercostal muscles contract forcefully
Ejection
Type of kidney injury that has sudden onset and is usually reversible
Acute
An irreversible long term renal condition
Chronic kidney disease
A key indicator of estimated renal function based on a patient’s serum creatinine level, age, sex and race
EGFR
Bowel movements that are infrequent, or hard to pass, often associated with being hard and dry
Constipation
Three or more loose or liquid stools per day, or more frequently than is normal for the individual
Diarrhoea