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What is a defining characteristic of chronic inflammation compared to acute inflammation?
Which cell type is NOT typically associated with chronic inflammation?
What triggers the activation of macrophages in chronic inflammation?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of chronic inflammation?
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What is a primary function of chronic inflammation?
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What characterizes the histological appearance of a granuloma?
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Which factor does NOT determine the histologic pattern of inflammation?
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In chronic inflammation, what primarily contributes to the persistence of macrophages?
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Caseating necrosis is associated with which condition?
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What is NOT a typical sequel of chronic inflammation?
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What type of granuloma is triggered by a foreign body?
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Which statement about the role of macrophages in inflammation is incorrect?
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What is a key distinguishing feature between immune and foreign body granulomas?
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Study Notes
Chronic Inflammation Overview
- Chronic inflammation results from the response of vascularized tissues to injury, aimed at eliminating harmful agents to facilitate repair.
- Can be caused by persistent infections, prolonged exposure to toxins, or immune-mediated diseases.
- Distinction between acute inflammation (rapid onset, brief duration) and chronic inflammation (slow onset, prolonged response).
Cellular Components of Chronic Inflammation
- Key cells involved include macrophages, lymphocytes, plasma cells, eosinophils, and neutrophils.
- Macrophages are derived from blood monocytes and differentiate into larger tissue macrophages.
- They are activated by cytokines and other stimuli, leading to increased size, metabolic activity, and phagocytic ability.
Role of Macrophages
- In chronic inflammation, macrophages accumulate persistently due to continual recruitment from circulation and local proliferation at the site of inflammation.
- Macrophages secrete a range of biologically active products, which can cause tissue injury and fibrosis if not controlled.
Factors Affecting Histologic Patterns
- Histologic patterns depend on the inciting agent, duration of inflammation, and the host's immune status.
- Common histologic patterns include macrophage-rich, eosinophil-rich, lympho/plasmacytic, mixed cell, and granulomatous inflammation.
Granuloma Formation
- Granulomas can be categorized into foreign body (low turnover) and immune (high turnover) types.
- Histological types of granulomas include:
- Non-caseating epithelioid cell granulomas
- Caseating epithelioid cell granulomas
- Suppurative granulomas
- Diffuse granulomas
Caseation Necrosis
- Characterized by the presence of caseation necrosis in conditions such as tuberculosis, notably seen in hilar lymph nodes and tuberculous broncho-pneumonia.
- Associated with the development of caseating granulomas, indicative of chronic inflammation.
Sequelae of Chronic Inflammation
- Potential outcomes of chronic inflammation include:
- Fibrosis, leading to stiffened tissue.
- Dystrophic calcification, deposition of calcium salts in damaged tissues.
- Amyloidosis, abnormal protein buildup.
- Increased risk of cancer due to chronic inflammatory processes.
Key Topics for Discussion
- Giant cells: Review their formation and role in chronic inflammation, particularly in tuberculosis.
- Pathogenesis of giant cell formation and its association with granulomatous diseases.
- Histological characteristics of granulomas in tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, and foreign body reactions.
- Interaction between lymphocytes and macrophages in the process of granuloma formation.
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Description
This quiz provides an overview of chronic inflammation, detailing its causes, key cellular components, and the role of macrophages. Understand the differences between acute and chronic inflammation and the significance of immune responses in tissue repair.
