PSYCH 4800 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Stress Management, Granulocyte, Gout
7 Mar 2018
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Interactions among different processes of adaptation (behavioral, neuroendocrine, immunological) Indicators: measuring numbers of different cells in the immune system by looking at blood samples. Perceived self-efficacy may reduce experience of stress. May reduce tendency to develop depression in response to stressful events. Aids (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) adulthood: 1st appearance unknown, began in central africa in 1970s spread rapidly through heterosexual population, high rate of extra-marital sex, gonorrhea, medical clinics reused needles to promote vaccinations low rate of condom use. In us: 1st diagnosed case in 1981, viral agent = retrovirus. Natural (nonspecific)- defense against many pathogens- fast: anatomical barriers, skin & mucous membranes, phagocytosis, wbc, antimicrobal substances. Inflammatory response: histamine, granulocytes- phagocytic cells (engulf pathogens, neutrophils, macrophages release cytokines inflammation, fever, natural killer cells- large granular lymphocytes, recognize nonself and lyse (disintegrate) by releasing toxic substances, malignancies and viral infections.
