Activity 2. Reflection
Choose one concept in our lesson today, give a brief explanation about the concept and cite how this learning can be applied in your everyday life.
A reflection on the supplementary article Mechanisms and modifiers of reflex induced cutaneous vasodilation and vasoconstriction in humans:
A common practice by other people is that when fever hits them, they would take acetaminophen or paracetamol as they believe that their fever is a disease. In contrast from what I have read from the article, the febrile response to diseases is actually a protective physiological response of the body to kill infections and diseases. I have also learned that this febrile response can be blocked by drugs, however these medications can adversely affect the immune system in the long run. So I guess, we should really just let fever do its job ><