Chronic Inflammation and Repair

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What is the definition of chronic inflammation?

Inflammation that lasts for a few hours

Inflammation that is initiated by a specific pathogen

Inflammation of prolonged duration (weeks or months) (correct)

Inflammation that lasts for a few days

Which type of chronic inflammation starts as tiny granules and forms a tumor-like mass?

Viral granuloma

Non-infective granuloma

Infective granuloma (correct)

Fungal granuloma

What is the chief reactive cell in a granuloma?

Neutrophils

Lymphocytes

Eosinophils

Activated macrophage (correct)

What is the cause of chronic non-specific inflammation?

Inflammatory reaction without an identifiable cause Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chronic specific inflammation is caused by Bacterial, Viral, Parasitic, or Fungal infection?

Infective granuloma Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes chronic inflammation from acute inflammation?

The duration of the inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wound healing occurs when wound edges cannot be apposed?

Secondary intention Signup and view all the answers

What is the best example of healing by regeneration in humans?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

Which cells continuously divide throughout life to replace damaged cells?

Labile cells Signup and view all the answers

What type of repair involves replacement of solid non-living material by fibrous tissue?

Repair by organization Signup and view all the answers

Which factor delays wound healing and leads to more granulation tissue and scarring?

Infection Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wound occurs with a clean wound and well-apposed edges?

Primary intention Signup and view all the answers

What is the replacement of injured cells by cells of the same type known as?

Regeneration Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin deficiency leads to poor wound healing as it is involved in collagen synthesis?

Vitamin C Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells do not proliferate in the postnatal life?

Permanent cells Signup and view all the answers

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