NC chap 6

A pathologic condition resulting from the accumulation of acids in the body, causing the blood pH to drop below 7.35

acidosis

a highly specific, inducible, discriminatory and permanent method by which literally armies of cells respond to an immune stimulant

acquired immunity

mediators of inflammation trigger the appearance of molecules known as selectins and integrins on the surfaces of endothelial cells and PMN’s respectively

activation

the dilation of arterioles after transient arteriolar constriction which allows influx of blood under increased pressure

active hyperemia

the attachment of polymorphonuclear neutrophils to endothelial cells, mediated by selectins and integrins

adhesion

a connective tissue containing large amounts of lipids

adipose tissue

the cause of a disease process

aetiology

a blood pH of greater than 7.45

alkalosis

a substance that produces allergic symptoms in a patient

allergen

hypersensitivity reaction to the pretense of an agent that is intrinsically harmless

allergy