Body Systems: Immune Systems Macrophages

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What is the main function of macrophages in the body?

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Fighting infections

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Where are macrophages created in the human body?

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Bone marrow

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What condition is caused when macrophages go into overdrive and hurt the body?

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Macrophage activation syndrome

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What triggers macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) most often?

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Infection, cancer, or change in medication

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What is the treatment for MAS? Options: Antibiotic therapy, Medication through IV, Physical therapy, Surgery

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Medication through IV

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Which part of the body is commonly affected by inflammation in MAS? Options: Kidneys, Liver, Heart, Brain

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Liver

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What is the main job of macrophages in the body?

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Protecting the body from infection

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Where do macrophages spread out to after being created in the bone marrow?

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Lungs, liver, central nervous system, and spleen

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What is the most common age group affected by macrophage activation syndrome?

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Children

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What can trigger macrophage activation syndrome?

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Autoimmune disorders