_________ ________ primarily affects the joints, but it may have system effects. the body's immune
system attacks the synovial tissues causing chronic inflammation. Destruction of the joints of the
fingers and hands often results in a splayed appearance of the fingers - ANSWER-Rheumatoid
arthritis
_________ _________ releases a toxin that causes muscle paralysis - ANSWER-Clostridium
botulinum
_________ - appears in depigmented areas of the skin due to abnormal melanin production -
ANSWER-Vitiligo
_________ - dark age spots that occur in response to sun exposure - ANSWER-Lentigos
_________ - triggered by sun damage or hormone changes (pregnancy/oral contraception), appears
as dark areas. - ANSWER-Melasma
_________ can develop in response to environmental signals like exposure to certain foods, meds, or
allergens (pollen). - ANSWER-Urticaria (hives)
_________ cells cannot regenerate or replace lost or damaged cells - ANSWER-Permanent
_________ cells continually divide and replicate, and can repair and replace injured cells - ANSWER-
Labile
_________ intention is when the wound is missing a large amount of tissue and is CONTAMINATED.
The wound is cleaned and left open for 4-5 days before closure.
*skin graft may be required - ANSWER-tertiary
_________ period where the microbe is present, but sx have not appeared - ANSWER-incubation
_________ stage is when the full infection is present - ANSWER-acute
__________ _________ causes Meningococcal meningitis, a LIFE-THREATENING infection transmitted
by droplet that may first appear to be an URI.
LUMBAR PUNCTION diagnoses and immediate abx tx is necessary - ANSWER-Neisseria meningitides
__________ - skin dryness that causes a wrinkly, dry, or scaly appearance --> makes skin more
susceptible to irritation - ANSWER-Xerosis
__________ intention occurs with clear wound edges with no missing tissue
ex. surgical incision - ANSWER-primary
__________ stage is when the body has begun fighting back in earnest - ANSWER-convalescent
___________ _______ may cause extreme muscle contraction, commonly called "lockjaw" -
ANSWER-Clostridium tetani
___________ cells (found in liver and bone) can be induced to replicate with a strong enough
stimulus - ANSWER-Stable
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___________ intention is when there is extensive loss of tissue. Granulation and fibrous tissue are
necessary to fill in gap. - ANSWER-secondary
___________ stage when sx first become apparent. - ANSWER-prodromal
____________ syndrome attacks glandular function and results in lack of tear and saliva production,
causing drying of the cornea and dryness and breakdown of oral mucosa - ANSWER-Sjogren's
_____________ - accumulation of T cells and inflammatory mediators occurs in many organs, (lungs,
liver, and lymph nodes) - ANSWER-sarcoidosis
_____________ - diminished sweating - ANSWER-anhidrosis
_____________ - excessive sweating - ANSWER-hyperhidrosis
5 stages of infection: - ANSWER-1. Incubation
2. Prodromal
3. Acute Stage
4. Convalescent Stage
5. Resolution
autoimmune disease is when: - ANSWER-body attacks its own cells
B and T cells are: - ANSWER-the bodies defenders
Bordetella pertussis causes ________ ________ which results in the destruction of cilia lining the
respiratory passages. - ANSWER-whooping cough
*DTaP/Tetanus vaccine provides protection
can inflammation be ongoing/chronic? - ANSWER-yes
chemicals called _________ reset the hypothalamic temperature center to a high setting, just like
turning up a thermostat in a home - ANSWER-pyrogens
chemotaxis: - ANSWER-the body releases chemicals that dispatch the WBCs and platelets to the site
of injury
Corynebacterium diphtheriae results in ________, and forms a pseudomembrane in the throat -
ANSWER-diphtheria
*DTaP/Tetanus provides protection
Crest syndrome is a type of __________ that includes finger contracture and Raynaud's
phenomenon. - ANSWER-scleroderma
DiGeorge syndrome sx: - ANSWER-facial abnormalities, congenital heart defects, parathyroid
abnormalities, and autoimmune diseases