Gould's Pathophysiology Chapter 5 questions with correct answers

First line of defense CORRECT ANSWER Nonspecific barrier to keep out pathogens ex: skin, stomach acid, mucous membrane, cilia second line of defense CORRECT ANSWER (nonspecific) inflammatory response, releases histamine, interferons, and macrophages. third line of defense CORRECT ANSWER specific defense mechanism, production of unique antibodies inflammation CORRECT ANSWER body's nonspecific response to tissue injury resulting in redness, swelling, warmth, pain and sometimes loss of function Causes of inflammation CORRECT ANSWER Direct physical damage Examples: cut, sprain Caustic chemicals Examples: acid, drain cleaner Ischemia or infarction Allergic reactions Extremes of heat or cold Foreign bodies Examples: splinter, glass Infection steps of inflammation CORRECT ANSWER 1. Bradykinin