13.1.2. Outline the mechanisms the body uses in response to damage or an infectious agent. Questionbank

Increased production of antibodies

Increased production of red blood cells

Enhanced digestion

Increased muscle contraction

Increases mucosal secretions at the site

Fights pathogens that enter the body

Provides a barrier for tissue from the outside environment

Creates swelling to help protect the site of damage

Diaphysis

Epiphysis

Medullary cavity

Bone marrow

A localized decrease in the number of leucocytes at the site of tissue damage.

Tissue damage increases fluid build-up, allowing immune cells to reach the site of damage.

The ability to stop an area of the body from continuing to bleed.

The skin has secretions that help to prevent disease from invading the body.

The sportsperson shows no signs of increased inflammation.

The sportsperson will have decreased innate chemical factors.

The sportsperson shows increased leucocyte count.

The sportsperson shows decreased leucocyte count.