NUR2063 / NUR 2063: Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 1 Rasmussen

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NUR 2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Pathophysiology Exam 1 What are T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes? - T lymphocytes protect against infections called from the thymus B lymphocytes are ... from the bone Both are memory cells remembering antigens What are macrophages? - White blood cells that consume pathogens Risk factors for cancer: - Age, genetics, tobacco, alcohol, sun exposure, gender, HPD Where are leukocytes and red blood cells formed? - Bone marrow, Hematopoiesis (Developing blood cells) What is Rheumatoid arthritis? - An autoimmune inflammatory disease in the joints. Can be genetic, systemic, and bilateral Rheumatoid arthritis clinical manifestation? - Knees, hands, felling stiff, aching, swelling, redness, and temperature Conditions which result from excessive immune response: - Lupus, asthma, chron's disease, type 1 diabetes What activity is appropriate for people with osteoarthritis? - Non weight bearing exercises What is atopic dermatitis? - Eczema What is psoriatic arthritis? - Plaque type of inflammation, autoimmune [Show More]

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