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CONTINUATION OF LECTURE NOTES IN NURSING
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Adenoids Mucoid lymphatic tissues - contain immune cells that defend the body’s mucosal surfaces against microorganisms Types of Immunity ● Natural ● Acquired ● Anti-tetanus immunoglobulin, also known as tetanus immune globulin (TIG) and tetanus antitoxin, is a medication made up of antibodies against the tetanus toxin. It is used to prevent tetanus in those who have a wound that is at high risk and have not been fully vaccinated with tetanus toxoid. .
Physical and Chemical Barriers ● Physical ○ skin ○ mucous membranes ○ cilia ○ coughing ○ sneezing ● Chemical ○ acidic gastric secretion ○ mucus ○ enzymes in tears and saliva ○ substances in sebaceous and sweat glands ○ interferons ● WBC ○ release mediators - histamine, bradykinins, prostaglandins ○ phagocytosis ○ 60% T cells ○ 10-20% B cells