Chronic Inflammation: Causes and Features

What cellular process is a hallmark of chronic inflammation, indicative of the body's attempt to repair damaged tissue?

A patient's biopsy reveals tissue damage occurring at the same time as tissue repair. Which type of inflammation is the MOST likely diagnosis?

Which of the following infectious agents is MOST likely to cause chronic inflammation due to its difficulty to eradicate?

A patient presents with silicosis after prolonged exposure to particulate silica. What type of chronic inflammation is MOST likely occurring in the patient's lungs?

What cellular process is induced by a persistent offending agent in chronic inflammation, leading to tissue damage?

In the context of chronic inflammation, the attempt at healing damaged tissue involves connective tissue replacement. Which of the following processes is MOST directly associated with this?

What is the role of cytokines, such as IFN-γ, in the activation of macrophages during chronic inflammation?

What is the MAIN role of growth factors (PDGF, FGF, TGF-β) released by macrophages in chronic inflammation?

Which process is MOST closely associated with the "remodeling" of collagen during fibrosis in chronic inflammation?

A biopsy from a chronically inflamed tissue site shows a collection of macrophages. What is the NEXT step to determine if this is a non-specific chronic inflammation or a granulomatous inflammation?

What type of inflammatory response is characterized by granuloma formation in the affected tissue?

What is the primary cellular component of a granuloma, which distinguishes it from other forms of chronic inflammation?

Which infectious disease is MOST strongly associated with granuloma formation due to infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

A patient is diagnosed with leprosy. What is the causative agent MOST likely responsible for the granulomatous inflammation?

Which staining technique is MOST appropriate for identifying Mycobacterium in a granulomatous lesion?

A granuloma contains a central area of necrosis, what is this MOST likely?

What is the etiology of sarcoidosis, a disease known to cause granulomatous inflammation?

In Crohn's disease, what type of inflammatory process is typically observed in the bowel?

What triggers the formation of a foreign body granuloma?

Which of the following is a characteristic of non-specific chronic inflammation?

What type of cells are commonly found in both non-specific and granulomatous inflammation?

Which of the following is a typical feature of non-specific chronic inflammation?

What is a major difference between acute and chronic inflammation in terms of cellular infiltrate?

In the context of chronic inflammation following tissue injury, uncontrolled fibrosis can lead to which of the following outcomes?

Considering a patient with prolonged exposure to asbestos, which pathological process is MOST likely to occur in the lungs as a result?

What role do chemokines play in the progression of chronic inflammation?

Which of the following distinguishes chronic inflammation from acute inflammation regarding the cells involved in the process?

Which of the following processes is MOST directly associated with the development of granulomas?

A patient is diagnosed with silicosis following long-term occupational exposure. What cellular changes MOST likely contribute to the pathophysiology of this condition?