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1. Assignment: Cytokines and Inflammatory Process
Assignment: Cytokines and Inflammatory Process ON Assignment: Cytokines and
Inflammatory ProcessThe Inflammatory ProcessMost individuals recognize inflammation as
a common physiological response to a cut or a bruise. Inflammation, however, is not limited
to injuries. It can occur anytime there is a problem within the body such as the invasion of a
foreign body or a cell mutation. In response to these occurrences, the inflammatory process
activates a variety of immune factors such as T-cells, B-cells, cytokines, and chemokines
among others. How might these cells assist in the inflammatory process to facilitate
healing?For this Discussion, review this week’s Learning Resources. Reflect on the role
cytokines have in the immune response. Then, select an immune factor from the following
list:T-cellsB-cellsComplement
proteinsChemokinesNeutrophilsBradykininsGranulocytesMonocytesImmunoglobulinsFinal
ly, consider how these cells are involved in inflammation.With these thoughts in mind:Post
by Day 4 a brief explanation of the role of cytokines in the inflammatory response. Then,
describe the immune factor you selected and explain its role in the inflammation process.
Finally, explain how a health psychology professional might educate a population on the
beneficial and detrimental impact of inflammation on wellness.Be sure to your posts and
responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.READINGSAbbas, A. K.,
Lichtman, A. H. & Pillai, S. (2016). Basic immunology: Functions and disorders of the
immune system (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.Chapter 5, “T-Cell-Mediated Immunity”
(pp. 103-126)Chapter 6, “Effector Mechanisms of T-Cell-Mediated Immunity” (pp. 129-
146)Chapter 7, “Humoral Immune Responses” (pp. 147-167)Kendall-Tackett, K. (Ed.).
(2010). The psychoneuroimmunology of chronic disease: Exploring the links between
inflammation, stress, and illness. Washington, DC: American Psychological
Association.Chapter 2, “Inflammation, Fatty Acid Oxidation, and Neurodegenerative
Disease” (pp. 23–52)Chapter 4, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Inflammation, and
Inflammatory Diseases” (pp. 77–110)Haroon, E., Raison, C. L., & Miller, A. H.
(2012). Psychoneuroimmunology meets neuropsychopharmacology: Translational
implications of the impact of inflammation on behavior. Neuropsychopharmocology
Reviews, 37(1), 137–162.Copyright 2012 by NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP (PERMISSIONS).
Reprinted by permission of NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP (PERMISSIONS) via the Copyright
Clearance Center.O’Malley, D., Quigley, E. M. M., Dinan, T. G., & Cryan, J. F. (2011). Do
interactions between stress and immune responses lead to symptom exacerbations in
irritable bowel syndrome? Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 25(7), 1333–1341.Retrieved

2. from the Walden Library databases.Wilson, D. R., & Warise, L. (2008). Cytokines and their
role in depression. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 44(4), 285–289.Retrieved from the
Walden Library databases.American Heart Association. (2012). Inflammation and heart
disease. Retrieved
from http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/MyHeartandStrokeNews/Infla
mmation-and-Heart-Disease_UCM_432150_Article.jspNational Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute. (2012). What is asthma? Retrieved
from: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/asthma/Optional
ResourcesRance, K., & O’Laughlen, M. (2011). Obesity and asthma: A dangerous link in
children: An integrative review of the literature. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 7(4), 287–
292.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.Agricultural Research Service. (2009).
Inflammation and you: How foods from plants protect us from disease. Retrieved
from http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/ar/archive/apr09/plants0409.htmNational Cancer
Institute. (2012). Acupuncture (PDQ®): Questions and answers about acupuncture.
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from http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/acupuncture/patient/page2National
Institutes of Health. (2007). Tai Chi boosts immunity to shingles virus in older adults, NIH-
sponsored study reports. Retrieved from http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/apr2007/nia-
06.htmPace, T. W. W., Negi, L. T., Adame, D. D., Cole, S. P., Sivilli, T. I., Brown, T. D., Raison, C.
L. (2009). Effect of compassion meditation on neuroendocrine, innate immune, and
behavioral responses to psychosocial stress. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 34(1), 87–98.
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