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What are the main components of acute inflammation?
What are the main components of acute inflammation?
- Transient vasoconstriction, increased blood flow, and stasis
- Vascular events, cellular events, and chemical mediators (correct)
- Swelling, warmth, and pain
- Vasodilation, leukocyte recruitment, and erythema
Which step involves the recognition of the injurious agent in the inflammatory response?
Which step involves the recognition of the injurious agent in the inflammatory response?
- Step 2
- Step 3
- Step 4
- Step 1 (correct)
Which cardinal feature of acute inflammation is associated with increased blood flow, increased permeability, and stasis?
Which cardinal feature of acute inflammation is associated with increased blood flow, increased permeability, and stasis?
- Erythema (correct)
- Warmth
- Swelling
- Pain
What is the role of leukocyte recruitment in acute inflammation?
What is the role of leukocyte recruitment in acute inflammation?
Which event accounts for the clinical symptoms and signs of acute inflammation?
Which event accounts for the clinical symptoms and signs of acute inflammation?
What causes transient vasoconstriction in acute inflammation?
What causes transient vasoconstriction in acute inflammation?
What is the characteristic feature of purulent (suppurative) inflammation?
What is the characteristic feature of purulent (suppurative) inflammation?
What is the commonest cause of purulent inflammation?
What is the commonest cause of purulent inflammation?
What is an abscess?
What is an abscess?
What is empyema?
What is empyema?
What are the requirements for resolution of acute inflammation to occur?
What are the requirements for resolution of acute inflammation to occur?
Which type of leucocyte is predominant in inflammatory lesions caused by bacteria?
Which type of leucocyte is predominant in inflammatory lesions caused by bacteria?
What characterizes chronic inflammation?
What characterizes chronic inflammation?
What type of inflammation is characterized by the exudation of cell-poor fluid into body cavities?
What type of inflammation is characterized by the exudation of cell-poor fluid into body cavities?
Which leucocyte type is associated with inflammation caused by parasites and allergic reactions?
Which leucocyte type is associated with inflammation caused by parasites and allergic reactions?
What is the predominant type of leucocyte in inflammatory lesions caused by viruses?
What is the predominant type of leucocyte in inflammatory lesions caused by viruses?
Which type of inflammation is characterized by a protein-rich exudate with fibrin deposition?
Which type of inflammation is characterized by a protein-rich exudate with fibrin deposition?
What type of inflammation is typically associated with pleural, peritoneal, or pericardial effusions?
What type of inflammation is typically associated with pleural, peritoneal, or pericardial effusions?
