integumentary Flashcards

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dermis

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strong flexible tissue
fibroblasts , magophages mast cells
fiber types: collagen, elastic, reticular
rich supply of nerves and vessels
critical role in tempreture
collagen fibres stretch and recoil

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hypodermis

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below the skin
fatty tissue which stores fat and anchors skin

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sweat glands

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prevent overheating
stress and heat
eccrine or merocine , apocrine apocien gland

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immune system

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nonspecific and specific

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white blood cells

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monocyte 5
eosinophil
lymphote
neutrophil 50 - 60
basophil

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cytokines

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small protiends secreted by the cells of the immune system
affect the behavior of other cells
signalling molecules
neutrophils
macrophages
TLRs
NK
lymphocyes
interferons:
signalling proteins by virus infected monocytes and lymphocytes
interfere with virus replicvation

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interleukins

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inflammation
proliferation of immune cells
increase antbody production
activation of immue cells

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coagulation

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step 1. platelets attach to the endothelium
2. platetes start to release fibrin and begin to seal the endothelium
3. the fibrin network troaps RBC and completly seals the endothelium

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what is an antibody

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produced by plasma cell
essential part of adaptive immunity
specifically bind a unique epitope
possesses antigen binding sites
members of the class of protiens called immunoglobuilns
fab - variable region of the antibody. tip of antigen
fc - constant region base of antibody

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