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appyboo

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A nurse recalls the mast cell, a major activator of inflammation, initiates the inflammatory re-sponse through the process of:
 
  a. chemotaxis.
  b. endocytosis.
  c. degranulation.
  d. opsonization.

Question 2

Which of the following individuals would be at greatest risk for an opportunistic infection?
 
  a. 18-year-old with diabetes
  b. 70-year-old with congestive heart failure
  c. 24-year-old who is immunocompromised
  d. 30-year-old with pneumonia


jazzlynnnnn

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Degranulation of mast cells is a major cellular component of inflammation. Chemotaxis is the process of white cell migration. Endocytosis and opsonization are parts of phagocytosis but are not factors in mast cell response.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Opportunistic microorganisms can cause disease if the individual's defenses are compromised. Diabetes, congestive heart failure, and pneumonia are not associated with immunocompromised disorders.


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