Matching Pairs PSYC 365 Ch 3 VocabOnline version Vocab by Spencer Leon 1 Stress intrusion scores 2 Functional tests of immunity 3 Biological imbedding 4 States and traits 5 Psychoneuroimmunology 6 NK cell lysis 7 Mitogen 8 Cytokines 9 Immunocompetence 10 Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) 11 Enumerative assay 12 NK cell cytotoxic activity assay 13 Acute stressor The process by which experience has permanent effects on the expression of our genetic coding and, subsequently, on a range of biological processes this coding affects A lab test done to count cells (typically white blood cells) as they exist in the bloodstream Tests done to asses the immune system at work The extent to which an immune system is functioning properly to ward off microorganisms A stressor that is immediate in its duration and proximity Test in which the proliferation and effectiveness of NK cells is measured after they have been exposed to diseased cells One of a collection of illnesses, such as colds, coughs, and bronchitis A measure of the impact a stressful event has on a person's life The study of the relationship between psychological states and the functioning of the immune system Destroying tumour cells by exposing them to NK cells A relatively harmless substance that stimulates the immune cell activity as though the immune cell were acting against an invading cell or antigen Increase the body's capacity to produce inflammation, and help heal wounds and fight infection Psychological concepts that distinguish between short-term conditions (states) and enduring characteristics (traits)
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