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How are phagocytes recruited to an infected area? |
Phagocytes go through 2 phases of migration to reach the infected area. 1. Margination- phagocyte sticks to endothelium (lining) of blood vessel. 2. Diapedesis- phagocyte squeezes between endothelial cells to reach infected area. |
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What are the signs and symptoms of inflammation? |
- redness (vasodilation) - swelling (vasodilation, blood vessel fluid leakage, increase in cell number) - heat (vasodilation, increase in cell activity) - pain (damage, pressure, increase nerve sensitivity) |
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What is the complement system? |
The compliment system is a protein based antimicrobial defense system. Involves over 30 different proteins and acts in a cascade (one reaction triggers another, amplifying the effects) - cascade for active C3 |
