The School or Community Agency Within Which You Work Has

question 17

Essay

The school or community agency within which you work has a large Puerto Rican community, many of whom still speak Spanish in the home. Assuming your main language is not Spanish, what are some things that you can do to work more effectively with this group? If you come from a Puerto Rican or Spanish background, what advice would you give English-speaking interviewers?

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Definitions:

Leukotrienes

Lipid compounds derived from arachidonic acid that mediate inflammation, allergic reactions, and other immune responses.

Basophils

A type of white blood cell involved in the immune response, particularly in producing inflammatory reactions and fighting parasitic infections.

Mast Cells

Immune cells found in connective tissue that release histamine and other substances during inflammatory and allergic reactions.

Increased Blood Flow

The condition of more blood moving through vessels in a particular area of the body, often in response to the need for more oxygen or nutrients.