Abrupt Transitions Between Activities Are an Effective Way of Avoiding

question 88

True/False

Abrupt transitions between activities are an effective way of avoiding problems.

Define and distinguish between epidemics and pandemics.

Understand the benefits of vaccination in reducing the severity of diseases.

Know the genetic composition of influenza viruses.

Predict trends in emerging pathogens due to human interaction with the environment.

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Definitions:

Cytokines

Small proteins released by cells, especially those in the immune system, that have an effect on the interactions and communications between cells.

Immune System Cells

Components of the immune system, such as white blood cells, that work to protect the body from infectious diseases and foreign invaders.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, controlling and coordinating bodily functions.

Psychoneuroimmunology

An interdisciplinary field studying the interaction between psychological processes, the nervous system, and the immune system.