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What is the aim of inflammation?
What is the aim of inflammation?
- To cause immediate cell death or necrosis of the tissue
- To prevent tissue healing
- To remove the causative agent and any dead tissues resulting during the process (correct)
- To increase the concentration of toxins
How is inflammation identified in terms of nomenclature?
How is inflammation identified in terms of nomenclature?
- By adding the suffix 'itis' to the name of the affected organ (correct)
- By adding the prefix 'pro-' to the name of the affected organ
- By adding the suffix 'osis' to the name of the affected organ
- By adding the prefix 'anti-' to the name of the affected organ
What is the definition of inflammation?
What is the definition of inflammation?
- A systemic reaction of non-vascularized living tissue to an injurious agent, causing immediate cell death or necrosis
- A local reaction of vascularized living tissue to an injurious agent, not severe enough to cause immediate cell death or necrosis (correct)
- A reaction of non-living tissue to an injurious agent, causing immediate cell death or necrosis
- A reaction of vascularized living tissue to a beneficial agent, causing immediate cell death or necrosis
What is the role of vascular changes in the pathogenesis of acute inflammation?
What is the role of vascular changes in the pathogenesis of acute inflammation?
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What is the main purpose of differentiating between exudate and transudate in the context of inflammation?
What is the main purpose of differentiating between exudate and transudate in the context of inflammation?
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Is inflammation a systemic reaction of vascularized living tissue to an injurious agent?
Is inflammation a systemic reaction of vascularized living tissue to an injurious agent?
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Does inflammation aim to cause immediate cell death or necrosis of the tissue?
Does inflammation aim to cause immediate cell death or necrosis of the tissue?
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Is the nomenclature of inflammation identified by adding the prefix 'itis' to the name of the affected organ?
Is the nomenclature of inflammation identified by adding the prefix 'itis' to the name of the affected organ?
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Is the aim of inflammation to prepare tissue for further damage?
Is the aim of inflammation to prepare tissue for further damage?
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Is inflammation a beneficial process?
Is inflammation a beneficial process?
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