Psychology 2036A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Sub-Saharan Africa, Blood Test, Combination Drug

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2036A/B
• Professor: Sarah Khan

Document Summary

Ryan white comprehensive aids resource emergency (rare) act. Only current methods of controlling the spread of the disease is through behavioural change. Examines mental health as a cofactor in the progression of disease involving the central nervous system and the immune system. Immunodeficiency = virus attacks and renders useless the immune system. Final and most severe stage of the disease. Decreased wbc opportunistic infections: pneumocystic carinii pneumonia, kaposi sarcoma. Diagnostic criteria: suppressed immune system, wbc < 200/ l of blood. 1st line of defense = skin, saliva, urinary tract, mucus. Repels germs and prevents germs from entering the body: dermis. Connective tissues containing blood vessels, hair follicles, sebaceous glands. Sebaceous glands secrete oily substance that maintains ph and inhibits growth of microorganisms. Cells that reside in the blood and other bodily fluids. Learns to recognize and eliminate foreign substances adaptive process. 4 main characteristics: self/nonself process, antigenic specificity distinguish between different forms of antigen, diversity, immunologic memory.