BIOL 1005 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Melatonin, Allergy, Nicotine
20 Jul 2016
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Exam 2 lecture: pneumonia: excessive mucous, smother the alveoli, 1%= bacteria or virus, 2% other infections- congestive heart failure, emphysema, hardening of the lungs a. i. Lines our lungs: secretions from sweat glands c. i. Bacteria fungi: gastric acids bacteria d. i. ph 1. 5 destroys many pathogens, microbes (gut flora) e. i. The more probiotics, the better they work and kill off bacteria f. Skin & mucous membranes: non-specific immune response immediate response g. i. Phagocytosis of any invading cells or tissue debris g. v. Certain macrophages release pyrogens raise body temperature g. vi. 2. g. vi. 3. Blasting holes in bacteria to cause them to lose water g. vii. 2. Attaching to the cell wall of the bacteria which makes it easier for white blood cells to destroy them g. viii. Antigens any foreign protein (non self) g. ix. 1. b. Antibody proteins created by self to denature or deactivate antigens g. ix. 1. b. i. Allergic reaction- hyperactive immune system to an allergen (proteins: cell mediated immunity group troops h. i.
