20 Questions
What type of inflammation is typically associated with mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Granulomatous
Which type of cell is mainly involved in pus formation?
Neutrophils
What cellular adaptation involves an increase in cell size?
Hypertrophy
Which process involves the shrinkage of an organ or tissue?
Atrophy
What determines whether healing responses after injury involve regeneration or scar formation?
Tissue regenerative abilities and extent of injury
Which cells have self-renewal properties and can differentiate into various cell types?
Stem cells
What is the main role of Langerhans's cells in relation to mycobacterium tuberculosis infections?
Phagocytosis of bacteria
What characterizes hyperplasia in tissues?
Decrease in cell number
In which context is stem cell research particularly valuable?
Studying tissue development and disease models
What is the main purpose of cellular adaptations like hypertrophy and atrophy?
Adapting to varying metabolic demands
What is a key difference between chronic inflammation and acute inflammation?
Chronic inflammation involves neutrophils, while acute inflammation does not
What cell type is the most dominant in chronic inflammation?
Macrophages
What is the significance of fibrosis in inflammation outcomes?
Fibrosis is irreversible in the body
What systemic effect is characteristic of leukocytosis?
Decreased sweating
What type of reaction leads to the formation of a granuloma in chronic inflammation?
Antigen presentation to T cells
Which immune cell type is responsible for producing cytokines in chronic inflammation?
Lymphocytes
What systemic sign is associated with granuloma formation?
Low-grade fever
What is a common cause of non-caseating granulomas in chronic inflammation?
Autoimmune conditions
What is a significant characteristic of fibroblasts in chronic inflammation?
They proliferate and contribute to fibrosis
What role do plasma cells play in granuloma formation?
Producing antibodies against injurious agents
Explore the characteristics and causes of chronic inflammation, which can be a consequence of acute inflammation and is not characterized by the five signs of acute inflammation. Learn about the prolonged duration, simultaneous injury and healing, and various causes of chronic inflammation.
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