Immune Defense and Chain
The stage between exposure and start of symptoms
incubation
Influenza is
Virus
Inflammation of the liver is known as
hepatitis
These vessels carry blood away from the heart.
arteries
This is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.
melanoma
“Nonself” markers that trigger an immune response.
Antigens
Strep is
bacteria
Robert cut his arm and then the infection spread to his whole body. His infection is now known as...
systemic
The buildup of plaque in arteries is called this.
Atherosclerosis
third most common type of cancer
colon and rectal cancer
Proteins produced by B cells to fight pathogens.
Antibodies
Athlete's foot is
fungus
T and B cells are what
lymphocytes
A blockage of blood flow to the brain causes this.
stroke
Cancer that spreads to other parts of the body is called this.
metastasis
This response causes redness, swelling, heat, and pain.
inflammatory response
Tapeworm is
parasite
The small blood vessels that deliver blood to and pick blood up from tissues are
capillaries
Chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart is called this.
angina pectoris
most common cancer in young men
testicular cancer
list the chain of infection
pathogen, reservoir, exit, transmission, entry, new host
Malaria is
protozoa
what are 4 ways a disease can be transmitted
direct contact, respiratory droplets, vector transmission, contaminated food or water
What does B.E.F.A.S.T help identify? what does it stand for?
stroke. balance, eyes, face, arms, speech, time
Cancer that originates in the epithelial tissue (skin) glands, and lining of internal organs.
carcinomas