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response /re·sponse/ (re-spons´) any action or change of condition evoked by a stimulus.respon´sive

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acute phase response  a group of physiological processes occurring soon after the onset of infection, trauma, inflammatory processes, and some malignant conditions; it includes increase in acute phase proteins in serum, fever, increased vascular permeability, and metabolic and pathologic changes.

anamnestic response  secondary immune r.

autoimmune response  the immune response against an autoantigen.

conditioned response  a response evoked by a conditioned stimulus; a response to a stimulus that was incapable of evoking it before conditioning.

galvanic skin response  the alteration in the electrical resistance of the skin associated with sympathetic nerve discharge.

immune response  any response of the immune system to an antigenic stimulus, including antibody production, cell-mediated immunity, and immunological tolerance.

primary immune response  the immune response occurring on the first exposure to an antigen, with specific antibodies appearing in the blood after a multiple day latent period.

relaxation response  a group of physiologic changes that cause decreased activity of the sympathetic nervous system and consequent relaxation after stimulation of certain regions of the hypothalamus. They may be self-induced through techniques such as meditation and biofeedback.

secondary immune response  the immune response occurring on second and subsequent exposures to an antigen, with a stronger response to a lesser amount of antigen, and a shorter lag time compared to the primary immune response.

triple response (of Lewis)  a triphasic skin reaction to being stroked with a blunt instrument: first a red line develops at the site due to histamine release, then a flare develops around the red line, and lastly a wheal is formed as a result of local edema.

unconditioned response  an unlearned response, i.e., one that occurs naturally to an unconditioned stimulus.

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re·sponse (r-spns)

n.

A reaction, as that of an organism or any of its parts, to a specific stimulus.

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response

[rispons′]

Etymology: L, responsum, reply

1 a reaction of an organism to a stimulus.

2 (in psychology) a category of negative punishment in which the reinforcer is lost or withdrawn after an operant.

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response,

n action or movement resulting from the application of a stimulus.

response diagnosis,

n the evaluation of previous treatment at the follow-up appointment. A method of assessing the previous treatment.

response time,

n the period between the application of a stimulus and the response of a cell or tissue.

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response

any action or change of condition evoked by a stimulus.

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autoimmune response

the immune response in which antibodies or immune lymphoid cells are produced against the body's own tissues.

conditioned response

see also conditioned response, conditioning.

dazzle response

shining a bright light in the eye causes a blink. Called also dazzle reflex.

galvanic skin response

the alteration in the electrical resistance of the skin associated with sympathetic nerve discharge.

immune response

specifically altered reactivity of the animal body after exposure to antigen, manifested as antibody-production, cell-mediated immunity, development of hypersensitivity, or as immunological tolerance. Called also immune reaction. See also immune response.

maze response

a test of vision for animals.

placing response

see placing reflex.

response rate

in surveys, the number of completed survey instruments (questionnaires, interview records) divided by the total number of persons approached.

response trial

a field trial conducted to test a hypothesis, often about the cause of a disease but can encompass therapeutics or control of a disease. The hypothesis is tested by observing the response to an alteration in the system, e.g. in feeding or in management.

triple response (of Lewis)

a physiological reaction of the skin to stroking with a blunt instrument: first a red line develops at the site of stroking, owing to the release of histamine or a histamine-like substance, then a flare develops around the red line, and lastly a wheal is formed as a result of local edema.

unconditioned response

an unlearned response, i.e. one that occurs naturally. See also conditioning.

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response

The reaction to a stimulus. See Acute phase response, Adaptation response, Brainstem auditory evoked response, Clinical benefit response, Chronotropic response, Diving response, Evoked response, Fight or flight response, Frequency response, Galvanic skin response, Heat shock response, Hemodynamic response, Immune response, Intelligent voice response, Interactive voice response, Linear dose response, Minimal response, Placebo response, Pleotypic response, Sexual response, Triple response, Visual evoked response.

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Patient discussion about anamnestic response.

Q. How does an allergic response occur? I don’t understand the exact mechanism of allergies. Can someone explain this?

A. In the early stages of allergy, a type I hypersensitivity reaction against an allergen, encountered for the first time, causes a response in a type of immune cell called a TH2 lymphocyte, that interact with other lymphocytes called B cells, whose role is production of antibodies. The secreted IgE antibody circulates in the blood and binds to an IgE-specific receptor (a kind of Fc receptor called FceRI) on the surface of other kinds of immune cells called mast cells and basophils, which are both involved in the acute inflammatory response. The IgE-coated cells, at this stage are sensitized to the allergen. If later exposure to the same allergen occurs, the allergen can bind to the IgE molecules held on the surface of the mast cells or basophils and cause a full reaction.

Q. I don’t know how to make him responsive at least when it comes to studies in school or at home? My child is diagnosed with ADHD. He was very inattentive in his class and we do get regular complaints from the school. At home he watches cartoons that he loves and refuses to have his dinner even. He cannot sit for more than ten minutes to complete his home work. Even very minor sound distracts him from doing his homework. He has trouble paying attention to the activities he does not like. I don’t know how to make him responsive at least when it comes to studies in school or at home.

A. it takes alot of time and patience and loving. without them none of itwill never work. both from teachers and parents and friends and family.