Pathophysiology

1. Match the following.

-released by mast cells, causes vasodilation and increases vascular permeability

-released by leukocytes, causes pain, fever and muscle spasms

-the ability to protect oneself from disease

-overreactive immune system

A.

immunocompetence

B.

autoimmunity

C.

interleukins

D.

prostaglandins

E.

immunosuppression

F.

hypersensitivity

G.

histamine

2. Which conditions increase the risk of severe COVID-19 illness? Select all that apply.

A. Sex

B. Age

C. Allergies

D. Comrbidities

E. Demographics