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