BIOL 031 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Cytotoxic T Cell, Antigen, Lymphocyte

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Define the innate immune system and describe the inflammation process, the role of histamine and the importance of phagocytosis and chemotaxis: the bodies first line of defence is to exclude pathogens by physical and chemical barriers. The major mediator of inflammation is histamine that is released from basophils and mast cells. There are four steps to inflammation: (histamine). Tissue injury: from burns, chemicals or infections. This releases mast cells and their inflammatory mediates and chemotaxis agents. Histamines actions brings more white blood cells to the injury site to kill bacteria. Histamine opens pores in the capillaries, allowing plasma proteins to escape into and remove cellular debris. the interstitial space. This also allows for infiltration of clotting factor"s. It also facilitates the transport of antigen into the lymphatic system. capillaries due to the enlarged pores. This process causes local edema or swelling as the liquid is also released from the.

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