30 Questions
What is the main outcome of acute inflammation?
Complete resolution
Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic inflammation?
Predominance of monocytes, lymphocytes, and macrophages
What is a key difference between acute and chronic inflammation?
Continual secretion of cytokines in chronic inflammation
Which phase of wound healing involves granulation tissue formation and angiogenesis?
Proliferation
What triggers platelet aggregation during hemostasis?
Exposed collagen of the injury
Which condition is NOT associated with chronic inflammation?
Complete resolution
What cells are responsible for synthesizing collagen to create the foundation of scar tissue?
Fibroblasts
In which wound healing process is regeneration with the same cell type not possible due to extensive tissue loss?
Tertiary Intention
What happens approximately 3 weeks after an injury in the wound healing process?
Remodeling begins with refined and reshaped scar tissue
Which type of wound healing process involves granulation and fibrotic tissue formation along with longer healing time?
Secondary Intention
During which period of wound healing does connective tissue get covered by an intact epidermis by the end of the first month?
Primary Intention
Which type of wound healing process generally results in prominent scarring and often requires a skin graft?
Tertiary Intention
What is the main function of histamine and bradykinin in inflammation?
Dilate blood vessels
What is the purpose of margination in cellular chemotaxis during inflammation?
Attract WBCs and platelets towards the injury
Which phase of acute inflammation involves the arrival of white blood cells to clean up foreign matter and debris?
Cellular chemotaxis
What is the characteristic feature of an abscess in the context of inflammation?
Localized walled-off collection of purulent exudate
Which of the following is a classic sign of inflammation?
Swelling
In inflammation, what does transudate refer to?
A watery, clear fluid with proteins and cell debris
What is the primary function of debridement in wound healing?
Removes necrotic tissue
Which factor is cited as the single most significant factor in delayed wound healing?
Infection
What is keloid formation in dysfunctional wound healing characterized by?
Hypertrophic scar due to hyperplastic epithelialization
What clinical manifestation occurs when previously closed wound edges open and rupture?
Wound dehiscence
What is the significance of contractures in dysfunctional wound healing?
They limit mobility due to inflexible shrinkage of a wound
What does a fistula represent in the context of dysfunctional wound healing?
An abnormal connection between two structures
What is the role of pyrogens in fever onset?
Pyrogens reset the body's temperature by releasing prostaglandins
Which of the following is a systemic effect of histamine?
Constriction of large arteries
What is the primary cause of lymphadenopathy?
Inflammatory processes causing lymph node enlargement
Which statement about the lymphatic system is correct?
The lymphatic system plays a role in immune function and the transport of lymphatic fluid throughout the body
How do drugs that reduce inflammation target fever signals?
By inhibiting the action of chemical mediators like TNF-alpha
Which of the following is NOT a systemic response in acute inflammation?
Increased appetite
Test your knowledge on the outcomes of acute inflammation as described by Davis Company, including complete resolution, healing by connective tissue, excessive proliferation of connective tissue, and chronic inflammation. Explore scenarios such as resolution, tissue damage, and persistent infection.
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