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When you experience inflammation will blood cells are fighting pathogens in your body?
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What do white blood cells have to do with pathogens?
White blood cells protects us (humans) by preventing pathogens from entering the body.
What surrounds and destroys pathogens in the blood?
White blood cells
What is responsible for defending blood against the pathogens?
White blood cells ingest the pathogens to prevent them from harming the human body
If the white blood cells are not able to stop invading pathogens?
the skin keeps out most pathogens
What bodily fluids can carry pathogens?
blood
How are bloodborne pathogens spread?
Substances present in the blood that can cause infection or disease. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses are bloodborne pathogens since they are spread through blood and can cause a liver infection.
Is 'phagocytosis' the name for the process used by white blood cells to fight infection?
Yes. The primary function of white blood cells in fighting infection is phagocytosis, or the engulfment, (eating) of cells, cell fragments, and pathogens (bacteria, viruses, etc.).
Is blood the only bodily fluid that can carry bloodborne pathogens?
no not all, blood-borne pathogens are typically found in the blood stream and any bodily fluid that can contain blood can contain a blood borne pathogen. these include urine, feces, saliva, sperm, vaginal secretions, and even tears.
What blood cells fight pathogens?
White blood cells fight infection while the red blood cells carry blood to your heart.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of a blood vessel without the formation of a clot?
Phlebitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of a blood vessel. (Thrombophlebitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of a blood vessel with a clot.)
What can white blood cells do?
ingest pathogens <---NovaNet!i!
What is the purpose of OSHAs Blood borne Pathogens standard?
To minimize or eliminate occupational exposure to disease-carrying microorganisms or pathogens that can be found in human blood and body fluids.
