Granulomas and Macrophages

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Which of the following substances can cause the formation of a granuloma?

  • Infectious organisms
  • Foreign objects
  • Keratin
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the main function of a granuloma?

  • To isolate foreign substances (correct)
  • To promote tissue healing
  • To eliminate foreign substances
  • To destroy infectious organisms

In medical practice, the term 'granuloma' is sometimes used to refer to what?

  • A malignant tumor
  • A small nodule (correct)
  • A specific type of tissue
  • A harmless nevus

Which of the following is an example of a granuloma?

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What is 'pulmonary hyalinizing granuloma' characterized by?

<p>Keloid-like appearance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal signs of inflammation?

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

What is the main function of inflammation?

<p>To initiate tissue repair (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of immunity is inflammation considered as?

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

What could happen if there is too little inflammation?

<p>Progressive tissue destruction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if there is too much inflammation?

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