Pathology and Medicine 2

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What type of inflammation is typically associated with mycobacterium tuberculosis?

  • Fibrinous
  • Purulent
  • Granulomatous (correct)
  • Serous

Which type of cell is mainly involved in pus formation?

  • Plasma cells
  • Neutrophils (correct)
  • Macrophages
  • Eosinophils

What cellular adaptation involves an increase in cell size?

  • Metaplasia
  • Hyperplasia
  • Atrophy
  • Hypertrophy (correct)

Which process involves the shrinkage of an organ or tissue?

<p>Atrophy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether healing responses after injury involve regeneration or scar formation?

<p>Tissue regenerative abilities and extent of injury (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells have self-renewal properties and can differentiate into various cell types?

<p>Stem cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of Langerhans's cells in relation to mycobacterium tuberculosis infections?

<p>Phagocytosis of bacteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes hyperplasia in tissues?

<p>Decrease in cell number (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which context is stem cell research particularly valuable?

<p>Studying tissue development and disease models (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of cellular adaptations like hypertrophy and atrophy?

<p>Adapting to varying metabolic demands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between chronic inflammation and acute inflammation?

<p>Chronic inflammation involves neutrophils, while acute inflammation does not (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cell type is the most dominant in chronic inflammation?

<p>Macrophages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of fibrosis in inflammation outcomes?

<p>Fibrosis is irreversible in the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What systemic effect is characteristic of leukocytosis?

<p>Decreased sweating (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction leads to the formation of a granuloma in chronic inflammation?

<p>Antigen presentation to T cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which immune cell type is responsible for producing cytokines in chronic inflammation?

<p>Lymphocytes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What systemic sign is associated with granuloma formation?

<p>Low-grade fever (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of non-caseating granulomas in chronic inflammation?

<p>Autoimmune conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant characteristic of fibroblasts in chronic inflammation?

<p>They proliferate and contribute to fibrosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do plasma cells play in granuloma formation?

<p>Producing antibodies against injurious agents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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