1a : the act or action of grasping with the intellect : understanding children who have difficulty with comprehension of spoken language What the artist actually needs is comprehension of his aims and ideals by men he respects â¦ â H. L. Menckenb : knowledge gained by comprehending tests that measure the students' comprehension in math She carried on ...
The inflammatory response (inflammation) occurs when tissues are injured by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat, or any other cause. The damaged cells release chemicals including histamine, bradykinin, and prostaglandins. These chemicals cause blood vessels to leak fluid into the tissues, causing swelling.
Type II hypersensitivity. â¢ The antibodies produced by the immune response bind to antigens on the patient's own cell surfacesâ¢ These cells are recognized by macrophages, which act as antigen presenting cellsâ¢ This causes a B cell response where antibodies are produced against the foreign antigen.