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What is the name for the protein-rich fluid that leaks into the tissue at sites of inflammation?
What is the name for the protein-rich fluid that leaks into the tissue at sites of inflammation?
What are the cells that actively move toward the site of injury in a process termed chemotaxis?
What are the cells that actively move toward the site of injury in a process termed chemotaxis?
What is the term used for the small blood vessels to which activated neutrophils adhere during inflammation?
What is the term used for the small blood vessels to which activated neutrophils adhere during inflammation?
Which type of exudate is rich in the protein fibrin derived from fibrinogen in the blood?
Which type of exudate is rich in the protein fibrin derived from fibrinogen in the blood?
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What do acute phase proteins help protect the body from?
What do acute phase proteins help protect the body from?
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What is one of the proteins released by the liver in response to tissue injury or inflammation?
What is one of the proteins released by the liver in response to tissue injury or inflammation?
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What process is called resolution in the context of inflammation?
What process is called resolution in the context of inflammation?
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What is formed from granulation tissue by the deposition of collagen in the area of damage?
What is formed from granulation tissue by the deposition of collagen in the area of damage?
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What happens if scar tissue subsequent to severe inflammation is so severe that function is seriously disturbed?
What happens if scar tissue subsequent to severe inflammation is so severe that function is seriously disturbed?
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What results in acute and chronic inflammation, followed by the formation of granulation tissue?
What results in acute and chronic inflammation, followed by the formation of granulation tissue?
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What causes a myocardial infarct, also known as a heart attack?
What causes a myocardial infarct, also known as a heart attack?
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What results in an increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate?
What results in an increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate?
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What is responsible for monitoring for the presence of diseases associated with inflammation?
What is responsible for monitoring for the presence of diseases associated with inflammation?
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What accelerates its production during severe inflammation?
What accelerates its production during severe inflammation?
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What is often measured to monitor the activity of diseases characterized by tissue inflammation?
What is often measured to monitor the activity of diseases characterized by tissue inflammation?
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What is released into the bloodstream in response to tissue injury or inflammation?
What is released into the bloodstream in response to tissue injury or inflammation?
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What is the role of lysosomal enzymes in the inflammatory process?
What is the role of lysosomal enzymes in the inflammatory process?
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What is one way in which the complement system can be activated?
What is one way in which the complement system can be activated?
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What do neutrophils and monocytes release during phagocytosis that is important in destroying bacteria and fungi?
What do neutrophils and monocytes release during phagocytosis that is important in destroying bacteria and fungi?
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What leads to the formation of mediators from other sources, intensifying the inflammatory reaction?
What leads to the formation of mediators from other sources, intensifying the inflammatory reaction?
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What happens if the inflammatory process persists and causes extensive tissue injury?
What happens if the inflammatory process persists and causes extensive tissue injury?
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Which condition is associated with lifelong and repeated infections by bacteria and fungi due to lack of oxidative killing of pathogens?
Which condition is associated with lifelong and repeated infections by bacteria and fungi due to lack of oxidative killing of pathogens?
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What do lysosomes contain that are capable of digesting foreign material brought into the cytoplasm?
What do lysosomes contain that are capable of digesting foreign material brought into the cytoplasm?
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Which statement best describes the interaction of mediators in the inflammatory process?
Which statement best describes the interaction of mediators in the inflammatory process?
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Which cells are attracted to the site of inflammation by chemical mediators?
Which cells are attracted to the site of inflammation by chemical mediators?
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What is released from damaged neutrophils and monocytes during an inflammatory reaction?
What is released from damaged neutrophils and monocytes during an inflammatory reaction?
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In what way is tissue injury in an area of inflammation a result of the inflammatory reaction itself?
In what way is tissue injury in an area of inflammation a result of the inflammatory reaction itself?
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What is used to reduce tissue damage resulting from an uncontrolled inflammatory process?
What is used to reduce tissue damage resulting from an uncontrolled inflammatory process?
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Which of the following is NOT true about mediators of inflammation?
Which of the following is NOT true about mediators of inflammation?
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What is the main role of mast cells in the inflammatory process?
What is the main role of mast cells in the inflammatory process?
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What is the main function of prostaglandins and leukotrienes in the inflammatory process?
What is the main function of prostaglandins and leukotrienes in the inflammatory process?
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Which of the following best describes the role of cytokines in inflammation?
Which of the following best describes the role of cytokines in inflammation?
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How are bradykinins formed in response to tissue injury?
How are bradykinins formed in response to tissue injury?
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Which of the following statements about complement proteins is true?
Which of the following statements about complement proteins is true?
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What is the main function of interleukin-1 (IL-1) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in the inflammatory process?
What is the main function of interleukin-1 (IL-1) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in the inflammatory process?
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What is the main effect of histamine on blood vessels during inflammation?
What is the main effect of histamine on blood vessels during inflammation?
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What is the role of blood platelets in the release of mediators during inflammation?
What is the role of blood platelets in the release of mediators during inflammation?
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How do non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen function in the inflammatory process?
How do non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen function in the inflammatory process?
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What are leukotrienes synthesized from in response to stimuli that induce inflammation?
What are leukotrienes synthesized from in response to stimuli that induce inflammation?
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What is the protein-rich fluid that leaks into the tissue at sites of inflammation called?
What is the protein-rich fluid that leaks into the tissue at sites of inflammation called?
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What is the term for the process in which neutrophils actively move toward the site of injury?
What is the term for the process in which neutrophils actively move toward the site of injury?
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What are the immune cells attracted to the site of inflammation by chemical mediators?
What are the immune cells attracted to the site of inflammation by chemical mediators?
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What is the term for the condition associated with lifelong and repeated infections by bacteria and fungi due to lack of oxidative killing of pathogens?
What is the term for the condition associated with lifelong and repeated infections by bacteria and fungi due to lack of oxidative killing of pathogens?
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What is the outcome called when the inflammatory process is mild and the tissues return to normal?
What is the outcome called when the inflammatory process is mild and the tissues return to normal?
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Which protein, often measured to monitor diseases characterized by tissue inflammation, is released into the bloodstream in response to tissue injury or inflammation?
Which protein, often measured to monitor diseases characterized by tissue inflammation, is released into the bloodstream in response to tissue injury or inflammation?
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What results in an increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), a measure of how quickly red cells settle out of the blood placed in a tube?
What results in an increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), a measure of how quickly red cells settle out of the blood placed in a tube?
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What is the intermediate step in the repair process where damaged cells are replaced and the framework of the injured tissue is repaired?
What is the intermediate step in the repair process where damaged cells are replaced and the framework of the injured tissue is repaired?
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What may result from the fibrous scar tissue termed adhesions bridging adjacent surfaces in cases where a fibrinous exudate involves two surfaces in close proximity?
What may result from the fibrous scar tissue termed adhesions bridging adjacent surfaces in cases where a fibrinous exudate involves two surfaces in close proximity?
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What is the necessary patch to heal damage to an organ but can lead to disturbed function if the scarring is severe?
What is the necessary patch to heal damage to an organ but can lead to disturbed function if the scarring is severe?
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What is the main role of C-reactive protein in the body?
What is the main role of C-reactive protein in the body?
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What results in systemic effects such as elevated temperature and accelerated production of neutrophils during severe inflammation?
What results in systemic effects such as elevated temperature and accelerated production of neutrophils during severe inflammation?
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What accelerates its production of neutrophils and monocytes during severe inflammation?
What accelerates its production of neutrophils and monocytes during severe inflammation?
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What are released into the bloodstream in response to tissue injury or inflammation, helping protect the body from the tissue injury caused by inflammation?
What are released into the bloodstream in response to tissue injury or inflammation, helping protect the body from the tissue injury caused by inflammation?
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What process is called when healing occurs and damaged cells are replaced, producing connective tissue fibers and new blood vessels?
What process is called when healing occurs and damaged cells are replaced, producing connective tissue fibers and new blood vessels?
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What describes the process where adhesions bridging adjacent surfaces may result when a fibrinous exudate involves two surfaces in close proximity?
What describes the process where adhesions bridging adjacent surfaces may result when a fibrinous exudate involves two surfaces in close proximity?
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What is the main function of histamine during inflammation?
What is the main function of histamine during inflammation?
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What is the main role of mast cells in the inflammatory process?
What is the main role of mast cells in the inflammatory process?
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How do non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin function in the inflammatory process?
How do non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin function in the inflammatory process?
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What is the main function of bradykinins formed in response to tissue injury?
What is the main function of bradykinins formed in response to tissue injury?
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What is the function of cytokines in the inflammatory process?
What is the function of cytokines in the inflammatory process?
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What triggers the formation of bradykinins in response to tissue injury?
What triggers the formation of bradykinins in response to tissue injury?
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What is the main function of blood platelets in the release of mediators during inflammation?
What is the main function of blood platelets in the release of mediators during inflammation?
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What are leukotrienes synthesized from in response to stimuli that induce inflammation?
What are leukotrienes synthesized from in response to stimuli that induce inflammation?
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What is released from damaged neutrophils and monocytes during an inflammatory reaction?
What is released from damaged neutrophils and monocytes during an inflammatory reaction?
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Which statement best describes the interaction of mediators in the inflammatory process?
Which statement best describes the interaction of mediators in the inflammatory process?
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What happens if the inflammatory process persists and causes extensive tissue injury?
What happens if the inflammatory process persists and causes extensive tissue injury?
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What is the main role of lysosomal enzymes in the inflammatory process?
What is the main role of lysosomal enzymes in the inflammatory process?
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Which condition is associated with lifelong and repeated infections by bacteria and fungi due to lack of oxidative killing of pathogens?
Which condition is associated with lifelong and repeated infections by bacteria and fungi due to lack of oxidative killing of pathogens?
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What causes the tissue injury in an area of inflammation?
What causes the tissue injury in an area of inflammation?
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What is the main effect of histamine on blood vessels during inflammation?
What is the main effect of histamine on blood vessels during inflammation?
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How are potent oxidizing agents important in destroying bacteria and fungi during inflammation?
How are potent oxidizing agents important in destroying bacteria and fungi during inflammation?
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What occurs when the inflammatory process persists and causes extensive tissue injury?
What occurs when the inflammatory process persists and causes extensive tissue injury?
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Which statement best describes the interaction of mediators in the inflammatory process?
Which statement best describes the interaction of mediators in the inflammatory process?
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What results in an increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), a measure of how quickly red cells settle out of blood placed in a tube?
What results in an increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), a measure of how quickly red cells settle out of blood placed in a tube?
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What do neutrophils and monocytes release during phagocytosis that is important in destroying bacteria and fungi?
What do neutrophils and monocytes release during phagocytosis that is important in destroying bacteria and fungi?
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Study Notes
Inflammation
- The protein-rich fluid that leaks into tissue at sites of inflammation is called exudate.
Chemotaxis
- Chemotaxis is the process in which neutrophils actively move toward the site of injury.
- Immune cells, such as neutrophils and monocytes, are attracted to the site of inflammation by chemical mediators.
Exudate
- Fibrinous exudate is rich in the protein fibrin derived from fibrinogen in the blood.
Acute Phase Proteins
- Acute phase proteins help protect the body from tissue injury or inflammation.
- C-reactive protein is released by the liver in response to tissue injury or inflammation.
Resolution
- Resolution is the process where healing occurs, and damaged cells are replaced, producing connective tissue fibers and new blood vessels.
Scar Tissue
- Scar tissue is formed from granulation tissue by the deposition of collagen in the area of damage.
- If scar tissue subsequent to severe inflammation is so severe that function is seriously disturbed, it can result in a condition known as adhesions, which can lead to disturbed function.
Inflammatory Process
- The inflammatory process can result in acute and chronic inflammation, followed by the formation of granulation tissue.
- A myocardial infarct, also known as a heart attack, can be caused by the formation of a thrombus (blood clot) in a coronary artery, which blocks blood flow to the heart.
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
- An increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) results from acute and chronic inflammation, which causes an increase in plasma proteins, leading to increased red blood cell aggregation.
- C-reactive protein is often measured to monitor the activity of diseases characterized by tissue inflammation.
Monitoring Inflammation
- The liver accelerates the production of acute phase proteins during severe inflammation.
- The liver releases C-reactive protein in response to tissue injury or inflammation, which helps protect the body from tissue injury caused by inflammation.
Lysosomal Enzymes
- Lysosomal enzymes are released during phagocytosis, which is important in destroying bacteria and fungi.
- Lysosomes contain enzymes capable of digesting foreign material brought into the cytoplasm.
Complement System
- The complement system can be activated through one way, which leads to the formation of mediators from other sources, intensifying the inflammatory reaction.
Mediators
- Mediators released from damaged neutrophils and monocytes during an inflammatory reaction lead to the formation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
- Histamine is released from mast cells, causing increased permeability of blood vessels and smooth muscle contraction.
Tissue Injury
- Tissue injury in an area of inflammation is a result of the inflammatory reaction itself.
Chronic Granulomatous Disease
- Chronic granulomatous disease is a condition associated with lifelong and repeated infections by bacteria and fungi due to lack of oxidative killing of pathogens.
Mast Cells
- Mast cells play a key role in the inflammatory process by releasing histamine, which increases permeability of blood vessels and causes smooth muscle contraction.
Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes
- Prostaglandins and leukotrienes are formed in response to stimuli that induce inflammation, causing increased permeability of blood vessels and smooth muscle contraction.
Cytokines
- Cytokines, such as interleukin-1 (IL-1) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), play a key role in the inflammatory process by attracting immune cells to the site of inflammation.
Bradykinins
- Bradykinins are formed in response to tissue injury, causing increased permeability of blood vessels and smooth muscle contraction.
Histamine
- Histamine is released from mast cells, causing increased permeability of blood vessels and smooth muscle contraction.
Blood Platelets
- Blood platelets release mediators during inflammation, leading to the formation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
- NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, function in the inflammatory process by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
Leukotrienes
- Leukotrienes are synthesized from arachidonic acid in response to stimuli that induce inflammation, causing increased permeability of blood vessels and smooth muscle contraction.
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Learn about the nonspecific, stereotyped response to tissue injury known as the inflammatory reaction, and the role of chemical mediators of inflammation in causing this response. Explore how these mediators are formed and released when tissue damage is detected.