Back to marketplace

Protective Reflexes

No description yet. This curated deck is ready for daily study.

Total cards: 9•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

Card preview (9)

#1
Front (Question)

Sneezing

Back (Answer)

caused by Irritation of nasal cavity walls Forceful expulsion of air from lungs Noxious fumes or dust particles -> carry microorganisms

#2
Front (Question)

Coughing

Back (Answer)

Irritation of lower respiratory tract (bronchi and bronchioles)

#3
Front (Question)

Vomit

Back (Answer)

Psychological stimuli • Excessive stretching of stomach + bacterial toxins • Contraction of abdomen + diaphragm

#4
Front (Question)

Diarrohoea

Back (Answer)

Irritation of intestines from bacteria, virus, or protozoans Contraction of muscle walls to remove irritant Material expelled before water absorbed

#5
Front (Question)

what’s a phagocyte?

Back (Answer)

A specialised WBC that engulfs and digest microorganisms and cell debris

#6
Front (Question)

how do phagocytes defend?

Back (Answer)

Bacteria trapped in meshwork of fibers are ingested and destroyed by phagocytosis (Nonspecific immune response) Alert the immune system to foreign material (specific)

#7
Front (Question)

monocyte and macrophage when Tissues infected or inflamed

Back (Answer)

• Monocytes leave bloodstream and enter tissue • Differentiate into macrophage • Move through tissue, locate, and destroy phages • Remove microphages and dying cells

#8
Front (Question)

Neutrophils

Back (Answer)

Granulated WBC • During infection neutrophils are 1st cell to move into cell and destroy pathogen • Short life span: dead cells make up pus after infection

#9
Front (Question)

Dendritic Cell

Back (Answer)

Projections from cytoplasm Detect, engulf, and process foreign particles