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.
Blood-borne hepatitis: HBV, HCV, and HDV. Hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and hepatitis D (HDV) are all transmitted through exposure to infected blood. Exposure to HBV and HCV can also occur from sexual contact with infectious seminal and vaginal secretions. These forms of viral hepatitis cause signs and symptoms similar to influenza, including decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, fever weakness, malaise, muscle aches, and jaundice.