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15 Cards in this Set
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Allergens |
Substance that cause an allergic reaction
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Allergic Reaction
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The body’s exaggerated immune response to an internal or surface agent
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Anaphylaxis
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An extreme, life threatening systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure
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Envenomation
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The act of injecting venom
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Epinephrine
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A substance produced by the body (commonly called adrenaline), and a drug produced by pharmaceutical companies that increases pulse rate and blood pressure; the drug of choice for an anaphylactic reaction
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Histamines
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Substance released by the immune system in allergic reactions that are responsible for many of the symptoms of anaphylaxis, such as vasodilation
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Immune response
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The bodys response to a substance perceived by the body as foreign
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Immune system
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The body system that includes all of the structures and processes designed to mount a defense against foreign substances and disease-causing agents
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Immunology
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The study of the body’s immune system
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Leukotrienes
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Chemical substances that contribute to anaphylaxis; released by the immune system in allergic reactions
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Stridor |
A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound, generally heard during inspiration, that is caused by partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway
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Toxin
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A poison or harmful substance
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Urticaria
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Small spots of generalized itching and/or burning that appear as multiple raised areas on the skin; hives
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Wheal
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A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin resulting from an insect bite or allergic reaction
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Wheezing
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A high pitched, whistling breath sound, usually caused by a constriction of the smaller tubes of the lungs and typically heard on expiration
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