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Which of the following substances can cause the formation of a granuloma?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is an example of a granuloma?
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What is 'pulmonary hyalinizing granuloma' characterized by?
What is 'pulmonary hyalinizing granuloma' characterized by?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal signs of inflammation?
Which of the following is NOT one of the cardinal signs of inflammation?
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What is the main function of inflammation?
What is the main function of inflammation?
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Which type of immunity is inflammation considered as?
Which type of immunity is inflammation considered as?
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What could happen if there is too little inflammation?
What could happen if there is too little inflammation?
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What could happen if there is too much inflammation?
What could happen if there is too much inflammation?
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