NUR 3029 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Transient Ischemic Attack, Neuropathic Pain, Intraocular Pressure
27 Nov 2017
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A substance that dissociates into ions in solution and acquires the capacity to conduct electricity. Process by which neutrophils and phagocytes randomly engulf and destroy bacteria, cell debris, or foreign matter. A decrease in the size of a cell, tissue, organ, or the entire body. Pressure created by movement of water from a higher to lower concentration, usually across a membrane, to achieve equilibrium. Oncotic pressure: the pressure exerted by plasma proteins on the capillary wall. naturally acquired active immunity. Pathogens enter body and cause illness and antibodies form in host. Produce memory cells. ex. chicken pox once natural acquired passive immunity. Antibodies passed from mom to child through placenta or breast milk. artificially acquired active immunity receive a vaccination, no illness results; antibodies form. (memory) artificially acquired passive immunity. Antibodies injected into a person (antiserum) to provide temporary protection or decrease severity of infection. (no memory) Extreme physical sensitivity to particular substances or conditions.
