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What are the primary fates of the energy released from breaking phosphate bonds in ATP?
What are the primary fates of the energy released from breaking phosphate bonds in ATP?
Which of the following pathways is NOT involved in ATP production?
Which of the following pathways is NOT involved in ATP production?
What is the role of phosphocreatine in cellular energy transfer?
What is the role of phosphocreatine in cellular energy transfer?
How many ATP are produced from glycolysis when glucose is used?
How many ATP are produced from glycolysis when glucose is used?
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Which anaerobic ATP source can sustain exercise for approximately 30-60 seconds?
Which anaerobic ATP source can sustain exercise for approximately 30-60 seconds?
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Which energy source is the most abundant in the body?
Which energy source is the most abundant in the body?
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What hormone promotes the formation of glycogen from glucose?
What hormone promotes the formation of glycogen from glucose?
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What process converts amino acids into new glucose?
What process converts amino acids into new glucose?
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What is the primary issue in Type I diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary issue in Type I diabetes mellitus?
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Which symptoms are characteristic of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?
Which symptoms are characteristic of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?
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How does excess glucose in the blood contribute to atherosclerosis?
How does excess glucose in the blood contribute to atherosclerosis?
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What is a key advantage of the HbA1c test over fasting blood glucose measurements?
What is a key advantage of the HbA1c test over fasting blood glucose measurements?
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Which condition is characterized by fasting blood glucose above 100 mg/dL but below the threshold for diabetes?
Which condition is characterized by fasting blood glucose above 100 mg/dL but below the threshold for diabetes?
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What mechanism leads to the rise in blood glucose levels in Type II diabetes mellitus?
What mechanism leads to the rise in blood glucose levels in Type II diabetes mellitus?
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What does polyuria mean in the context of diabetes mellitus?
What does polyuria mean in the context of diabetes mellitus?
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What is the primary function of glucagon in relation to glucose levels?
What is the primary function of glucagon in relation to glucose levels?
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What is the initial change in blood flow to the area during inflammation?
What is the initial change in blood flow to the area during inflammation?
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Which process involves leukocytes migrating out of blood vessels to reach interstitial space?
Which process involves leukocytes migrating out of blood vessels to reach interstitial space?
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What effect does histamine have on blood vessels during inflammation?
What effect does histamine have on blood vessels during inflammation?
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What role do leukocytes play in the cleanup process during inflammation?
What role do leukocytes play in the cleanup process during inflammation?
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Which process refers to the slowing of blood flow caused by engorgement of blood vessels?
Which process refers to the slowing of blood flow caused by engorgement of blood vessels?
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What is the major outcome of the lymphatic system during the inflammatory response?
What is the major outcome of the lymphatic system during the inflammatory response?
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Which symptom is characteristic of lymphangitis?
Which symptom is characteristic of lymphangitis?
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How do leukocytes utilize chemotaxis in inflammation?
How do leukocytes utilize chemotaxis in inflammation?
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Which of the following signs of inflammation is primarily associated with vasodilation and increased blood flow?
Which of the following signs of inflammation is primarily associated with vasodilation and increased blood flow?
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What distinguishes acute inflammation from chronic inflammation?
What distinguishes acute inflammation from chronic inflammation?
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Which type of inflammation is most likely to be associated with foreign bodies and infections?
Which type of inflammation is most likely to be associated with foreign bodies and infections?
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Which of the following correctly describes exudate?
Which of the following correctly describes exudate?
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What is a primary cause of chronic inflammation as opposed to acute inflammation?
What is a primary cause of chronic inflammation as opposed to acute inflammation?
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Which type of inflammation is characterized by an aggregate of macrophages and lymphocytes?
Which type of inflammation is characterized by an aggregate of macrophages and lymphocytes?
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What type of fluid is transudate primarily characterized by?
What type of fluid is transudate primarily characterized by?
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Which condition is likely to cause chronic inflammation due to an inability to regenerate tissue parenchyma?
Which condition is likely to cause chronic inflammation due to an inability to regenerate tissue parenchyma?
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What is the primary mechanism by which leukocytes migrate out of blood vessels during inflammation?
What is the primary mechanism by which leukocytes migrate out of blood vessels during inflammation?
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What role does the lymphatic system play during an inflammatory response?
What role does the lymphatic system play during an inflammatory response?
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What is a primary effect of histamine during the inflammatory process?
What is a primary effect of histamine during the inflammatory process?
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Which process describes the accumulation of leukocytes along the blood vessel walls during inflammation?
Which process describes the accumulation of leukocytes along the blood vessel walls during inflammation?
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What is the primary impact of stasis during inflammation?
What is the primary impact of stasis during inflammation?
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What condition is characterized by inflammation of the lymphatic vessels?
What condition is characterized by inflammation of the lymphatic vessels?
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Which of the following describes the release of toxic substances by leukocytes?
Which of the following describes the release of toxic substances by leukocytes?
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Which inflammatory mediator is synthesized and stored in granules within mast cells?
Which inflammatory mediator is synthesized and stored in granules within mast cells?
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What is the consequence of fluid leakage during the exudation process?
What is the consequence of fluid leakage during the exudation process?
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What triggers the further adaptive immune response in the lymph nodes during inflammation?
What triggers the further adaptive immune response in the lymph nodes during inflammation?
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What primary event contributes to the formation of edema during inflammation?
What primary event contributes to the formation of edema during inflammation?
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Which of the following processes is associated with chronic inflammation but not with acute inflammation?
Which of the following processes is associated with chronic inflammation but not with acute inflammation?
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What role do macrophages play in granulomatous inflammation?
What role do macrophages play in granulomatous inflammation?
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What is a characteristic feature of exudate compared to transudate?
What is a characteristic feature of exudate compared to transudate?
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What differentiates acute from chronic inflammation concerning the types of cells involved?
What differentiates acute from chronic inflammation concerning the types of cells involved?
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Which of the following best describes the role of angiogenesis in chronic inflammation?
Which of the following best describes the role of angiogenesis in chronic inflammation?
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In the context of inflammation, what does the term 'effusion' refer to?
In the context of inflammation, what does the term 'effusion' refer to?
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Which underlying factor is commonly associated with the persistence of chronic inflammation?
Which underlying factor is commonly associated with the persistence of chronic inflammation?
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What is the primary reason for the pain experienced during inflammation?
What is the primary reason for the pain experienced during inflammation?
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What distinguishes transudate from exudate regarding its occurrence during inflammation?
What distinguishes transudate from exudate regarding its occurrence during inflammation?
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Study Notes
Energy Transfer and ATP
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Fates of Energy from ATP Breakdown:
- Drives chemical reactions in the body
- Released as heat
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General Pathways for ATP Production:
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Carbohydrate Combustion:
- Glycolysis: Breakdown of glucose into pyruvate
- Citric Acid Cycle: Further breakdown of pyruvate to produce ATP
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Fatty Acid Combustion:
- Beta-Oxidation: Breakdown of fatty acids to produce ATP
- Protein Combustion (after amino acid breakdown): Can also be used to produce ATP
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Carbohydrate Combustion:
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Phosphocreatine Role:
- Reversible reaction: Phosphocreatine + ADP ↔ ATP + Creatine
- Maintains high ATP levels: Reaction shifts to the right when ATP is depleted, acting as an ATP "buffer"
- Resynthesized: Reaction shifts to the left when ATP demand is low
- Immediate energy source: Also known as "creatine phosphate"
Glycolysis and Anaerobic ATP Production
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Glycolysis End Products:
- 2 molecules of pyruvate
- ATP: 2 ATP from glucose, 3 ATP from glycogen (glycogen is a better energy source)
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Anaerobic ATP Sources and Duration:
- Existing ATP in cell: ~1 second
- Phosphocreatine: 5-10 seconds
- Glycolysis: ~30-60 seconds
Energy Sources in the Body
- Fat mass: Most abundant energy source
- Glycogen: Storage form of glucose, found in liver, skeletal muscle, and kidney
- Glucose: Found in the bloodstream
- Protein: Abundant, but not typically used for ATP production
Blood Glucose Regulation
- Glycogen: Production of glycogen from glucose, stimulated by insulin
- Glycogenolysis: Breakdown of glycogen
- Gluconeogenesis: Formation of new glucose from amino acids
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Hormonal Control:
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Insulin:
- Lowers blood glucose by promoting glucose uptake into skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, and liver
- Promotes glycogen formation
- Inhibits gluconeogenesis
- Glucagon and Epinephrine: Generally oppose insulin, stimulating glucose production in the liver
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Insulin:
Diabetes Mellitus
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Excess blood glucose:
- Glucose in urine: Causes sweet-tasting urine, due to glucose filtration and poor reabsorption by kidneys
- Polyuria (excess urine) and Polydipsia (excess thirst): Glucose is osmotically active, causing water loss through urine
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Type I Diabetes Mellitus:
- Formerly known as juvenile diabetes:
- Pancreatic dysfunction: Inability to produce enough insulin, often autoimmune
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Type II Diabetes Mellitus:
- Insulin production: Sufficient insulin produced, but cells become less sensitive to its effects
- Glucose uptake: Glucose cannot enter skeletal muscle and adipose tissue effectively, leading to high blood glucose levels
Diabetes and Atherosclerosis
- Endothelial damage: Excess glucose damages blood vessel lining
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Atherosclerotic plaque formation:
- Impaired blood vessel function:
- Reduced blood flow: Leading to organ dysfunction (heart disease, retinopathy, kidney failure)
- Increased risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction) and stroke:
HbA1c Test
- Glycosylated hemoglobin: Hemoglobin bound to glucose
- Indicates average blood glucose level: Over several weeks
- More informative than fasting blood glucose: May indicate impaired glucose tolerance after eating, even with normal fasting blood glucose
Pre-Diabetes
- Fasting blood glucose: Levels are above normal (> 100 mg/dL) but below diabetic threshold
- Potential for developing diabetes: Important to manage blood glucose through lifestyle modifications and medication if necessary.
Inflammation
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Erythema, heat, edema, and pain are the four cardinal signs of inflammation.
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Erythema and heat are caused by vasodilation and increased blood flow.
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Edema is caused by increased vascular permeability and hydrostatic pressure.
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Pain can be caused by direct trauma, edema causing pressure, nerve endings swelling, or chemical mediation.
Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation
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Acute inflammation is characterized by edema and neutrophilic migration.
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Chronic inflammation includes lymphocytes, plasma cells, and macrophage infiltration.
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Chronic inflammation promotes growth of endothelial cells and fibroblasts leading to granulation tissue formation, angiogenesis/neovascularization, fibrosis, and tissue destruction.
Causes of Acute and Chronic Inflammation
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Acute inflammation can be caused by infections, tissue necrosis, foreign bodies, and immune reactions.
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Chronic inflammation can be caused by extensive necrosis, the inability of tissues to regenerate (heart, CNS, PNS), unresolved underlying cause, and repeated episodes of acute inflammation.
Granulomatous Inflammation
- Granulomatous inflammation is an aggregate of macrophages and lymphocytes.
Exudate, Transudate, and Effusion
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Exudate is a high protein fluid with high cellular content, dependent upon increased vascular permeability.
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Transudate is a low protein fluid with minimal cellular content, dependent upon Starling's forces causing filtration, without increased vascular permeability.
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Effusion is the leakage of exudate or transudate into anatomic or potential spaces.
Vascular Alterations in Inflammation
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Vasodilation and increased vascular permeability are key vascular alterations in inflammation.
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Vasodilation initially increases blood flow to the area.
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Increased vascular permeability allows for leakage of fluid and proteins into the interstitial space.
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After leakage of fluid, decreased blood flow occurs due to increased blood viscosity.
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Clotting of fluid due to increased fibrinogen.
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Leukocytes migrate and accumulate to destroy pathogens.
Leukocytes in Inflammation
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Leukocytes remove or eliminate injurious stimuli, release toxic substances to damage pathogens, clean up the area by phagocytosis and release growth factors for healing.
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Stasis, margination, diapedesis, and chemotaxis are key steps in leukocyte migration to the site of inflammation.
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Stasis describes the slowing down blood flow in the area.
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Margination is the accumulation of leukocytes at the endothelial cells of blood vessels due to adhesion molecules.
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Diapedesis is the active migration of leukocytes out of the vessel through the endothelial cells.
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Chemotaxis is the movement of cells towards a chemokine gradient.
Lymphatic System in Inflammation
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Lymphatic vessels drain exudate, reduce edema, remove inflammatory stimuli and leukocytes.
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Phagocytes present antigens to B and T cells in the lymph nodes causing proliferation of lymphocytes and lymphadenopathy.
Lymphangitis
- Lymphangitis is the inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, leading to red streaks under the skin and pain on palpation.
Inflammatory Mediators
- Histamine, stored in mast cells, basophils, and platelets, causes endothelial contraction, vasodilation, and bronchoconstriction.
Histamine Effects
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Endothelial contraction increases vascular permeability, leading to exudation.
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Vasodilation increases blood flow.
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Bronchoconstriction constricts the airways.
Signs of Inflammation
- Erythema (redness): Caused by vasodilation and increased blood flow.
- Heat: Also caused by vasodilation and increased blood flow.
- Edema (swelling): Occurs due to increased vascular permeability and hydrostatic pressure, leading to fluid leakage into interstitial spaces.
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Pain: Can arise from various causes, including:
- Direct trauma
- Edema causing pressure
- Nerve endings swelling
- Chemical mediation
Acute vs. Chronic Inflammation
- Acute inflammation: Characterized by edema (fluid and plasma protein accumulation) and neutrophilic migration.
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Chronic inflammation: Involves lymphocytes, plasma cells, and macrophage infiltration, leading to:
- Chemotaxis of other cells.
- Promotion of endothelial cell and fibroblast growth, resulting in granulation tissue formation.
- Angiogenesis and neovascularization.
- Fibrosis.
- Tissue destruction.
Causes of Inflammation
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Acute inflammation:
- Infections
- Tissue necrosis
- Foreign bodies
- Immune reactions
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Chronic inflammation:
- Extensive necrosis.
- Sites where tissue regeneration is not possible (e.g., heart, CNS, PNS).
- Persistent injurious agent or underlying cause not addressed.
- Repeated episodes of acute inflammation.
Granulomatous Inflammation
- Characterized by an aggregate of macrophages and lymphocytes.
Exudate, Transudate, and Effusion
- Exudate: High protein fluid with high cellular content, caused by increased vascular permeability.
- Transudate: Low protein fluid with minimal cellular content, resulting from Starling's forces causing filtration.
- Effusion: Leakage of either exudate or transudate into anatomic or potential spaces.
Vascular Alterations in Inflammation
- Goal: Enhance movement of plasma proteins and circulating cells out of the intravascular space to reach the site of injury.
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Processes involved:
- Increased capillary permeability: Increased inter-endothelial spaces leading to fluid and protein leakage.
- Vasodilation: Initially increases blood flow to the area.
- Decreased blood flow: Occurs after fluid leakage due to increased blood viscosity.
- Clotting of fluid due to increased fibrinogen.
- Migration and accumulation of leukocytes to destroy pathogens.
Role of Leukocytes in Inflammation
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Functions:
- Removal or elimination of injurious stimuli.
- Release of toxic substances to kill, inactivate, and degrade pathogens.
- Phagocytosis to clean up the area.
- Release of growth factors for healing and regeneration.
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Process:
- Stasis: Engorgement of blood vessels slowing blood flow.
- Margination: Accumulation of leukocytes to the endothelial cells of blood vessels due to adhesion molecules.
- Diapedesis: Leukocytes migrate out of the blood vessel by squeezing between endothelial cells.
- Chemotaxis: Leukocytes are attracted to the area by chemotactic agents (chemokines).
Lymphatic System in Inflammation
- Drains exudate from the interstitium, reducing edema, removing inflammatory stimuli and leukocytes.
- Phagocytes present antigens to B and T cells in lymph nodes, triggering lymphocyte proliferation and further adaptive immune response.
- Lymphadenopathy: Enlargement of lymph nodes.
Lymphangitis
- Inflammation of lymphatic vessels, characterized by red streaks under the skin and painful palpation.
Key Inflammatory Mediators
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Histamine:
- Synthesized and stored in mast cells, basophils, and platelets.
- Effects include:
- Endothelial contraction: Increased vascular permeability and exudation.
- Vasodilation.
- Bronchoconstriction.
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This quiz covers the processes involved in energy transfer, focusing on ATP production from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It will explore glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the role of phosphocreatine in maintaining ATP levels. Understand these pathways to grasp the biochemical basis of energy utilization in the body.
