Chapter 6 Flashcards
(32 cards)
What are antibodies?
Y shaped protein that disable pathogens or other substances
Lymph capillaries are different from circulatory because…
they have flaps that allow inflow along the length of the vessel
Examples of autoimmune diseases include…
not kidney stones
Which type of edema is safest for massage?
muscular skeletal injury
What is a potential complication for untreated lymphangitis?
blood poisoning
A characteristic symptom of lymphangitis is…
red streaks from portal of entry towards nearest lymph nodes
What is an early sign or symptom of lymphoma?
painless enlarged lymph nodes
What is the best description of mononucleosis?
viral infection of epithelium which then spreads to B-cells
When a person has recovered from mononucleosis, what is the status of the virus?
it is retained, and may cause subsequent silent infection that are communicable
If a young child develops mononucleosis, what is the typical pattern?
May not develop significant symptoms
condition involving localized swelling in the skin, genitals, extremities, or in the gastrointestinal tract..
Angioedema
An allergy is a sign of…
immune system hyperactivity
People with chronic fatigue syndrome often have…
low levels of cortisol in blood & extreme allergies
A client with chronic fatigue syndrome wants to receive massage. Therapist should…
work gently to improve sleep & reduce pain
What structure regulates body temperature?
hypothalamus
What is a risk of bringing down a fever too quickly?
shock & vasodilation
During the asymptomatic phase of HIV what is happening
the virus is replicating but the immune system keeps pace
How does highly active antiretroviral therapy work against HIV?
prevents or slows the virus from replicating
What condition antibody attacks are launched against a variety of tissues throughout the body?
systemic lupus erythematosus
Which sign is a possible indicator for lupus?
malar rash
Which is the best description of the most currently understood etiology of psoriasis?
autoimmune deficiency involving overactive T cells
What is the best description of ankylosing spondylitis?
progressive inflammatory arthritis of the spine
Where does ankylosing spondylitis usually begin?
sacroiliac joint
Which tissues are affected in rheumatoid arthritis
synovial membranes & the sclera of the eye & joints
