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What is the distinctive pattern of chronic inflammation seen in hand granulomatous inflammation?
What is the distinctive pattern of chronic inflammation seen in hand granulomatous inflammation?
- Lymphocytic infiltrate
- Activated macrophages with epithelioid appearance (correct)
- Chronic inflammation with eosinophils
- Acute inflammation with neutrophils
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential cause of hand granulomatous inflammation?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential cause of hand granulomatous inflammation?
- Foreign bodies like endogenous talc
- Specific infections like mycobacteria
- Viral infections (correct)
- Unknown causes like sarcoidosis
What type of cells are commonly found in a focal area of granulomatous inflammation?
What type of cells are commonly found in a focal area of granulomatous inflammation?
- Neutrophils
- Epithelioid cells and giant cells (correct)
- Plasma cells
- T cells
In hand granuloma, what are epithelioid histiocytes known for?
In hand granuloma, what are epithelioid histiocytes known for?
What is a characteristic feature of giant cells in hand granuloma?
What is a characteristic feature of giant cells in hand granuloma?
Which type of giant cell is specifically associated with tuberculosis or foreign body reactions?
Which type of giant cell is specifically associated with tuberculosis or foreign body reactions?
What is the main player in chronic inflammation?
What is the main player in chronic inflammation?
Which type of monocytes migrate to tissues and differentiate into macrophages?
Which type of monocytes migrate to tissues and differentiate into macrophages?
What is the function of IFN-y in macrophage activation?
What is the function of IFN-y in macrophage activation?
What is a hallmark of chronic inflammation?
What is a hallmark of chronic inflammation?
How do activated lymphocytes and macrophages affect each other in the inflammatory response?
How do activated lymphocytes and macrophages affect each other in the inflammatory response?
What type of inflammation involves the formation of granulomas?
What type of inflammation involves the formation of granulomas?
What are the main characteristics of chronic inflammation according to Dr. C.Hand?
What are the main characteristics of chronic inflammation according to Dr. C.Hand?
What is one of the histological features of active inflammation in chronic inflammation?
What is one of the histological features of active inflammation in chronic inflammation?
Which disease is mentioned by Dr. C.Hand as an example of primary chronic inflammation?
Which disease is mentioned by Dr. C.Hand as an example of primary chronic inflammation?
How does chronic inflammation typically progress from acute inflammation?
How does chronic inflammation typically progress from acute inflammation?
What is the role of macrophages in chronic inflammation according to Dr. C.Hand?
What is the role of macrophages in chronic inflammation according to Dr. C.Hand?
What are the common cells present during active inflammation in chronic inflammation?
What are the common cells present during active inflammation in chronic inflammation?
What is the primary mechanism by which fever is induced in response to pyrogens like LPS?
What is the primary mechanism by which fever is induced in response to pyrogens like LPS?
Which acute-phase protein acts as an opsonin by binding to microbial cells to aid in their elimination?
Which acute-phase protein acts as an opsonin by binding to microbial cells to aid in their elimination?
In the context of inflammation, what is the main cellular infiltrate seen in acute inflammation?
In the context of inflammation, what is the main cellular infiltrate seen in acute inflammation?
Which type of inflammation is characterized by mild and self-limited tissue injury, usually with fast onset?
Which type of inflammation is characterized by mild and self-limited tissue injury, usually with fast onset?
What is the primary feature that distinguishes granulomatous inflammation from other types of inflammation?
What is the primary feature that distinguishes granulomatous inflammation from other types of inflammation?
Which setting is most likely to lead to serous inflammation?
Which setting is most likely to lead to serous inflammation?
What type of inflammation is characterized by the outpouring of thin fluid, such as serum, from serous cavities?
What type of inflammation is characterized by the outpouring of thin fluid, such as serum, from serous cavities?
What type of inflammation involves the accumulation of modified macrophages known as epithelioid cells?
What type of inflammation involves the accumulation of modified macrophages known as epithelioid cells?
Which type of inflammation involves the exudation of large amounts of plasma proteins, including fibrinogen?
Which type of inflammation involves the exudation of large amounts of plasma proteins, including fibrinogen?
What type of inflammation is associated with the formation of an ulcer?
What type of inflammation is associated with the formation of an ulcer?
In which type of inflammation might one observe a collection of serous effusion separating the epidermis from the dermis?
In which type of inflammation might one observe a collection of serous effusion separating the epidermis from the dermis?
Which type of inflammation is characterized by accumulations of stringy pale fibrin?
Which type of inflammation is characterized by accumulations of stringy pale fibrin?
What are the main characteristics of chronic inflammation according to Dr. C.Hand?
What are the main characteristics of chronic inflammation according to Dr. C.Hand?
What is a primary cause of chronic inflammation according to Dr. C.Hand?
What is a primary cause of chronic inflammation according to Dr. C.Hand?
How does chronic inflammation typically differ from acute inflammation?
How does chronic inflammation typically differ from acute inflammation?
What histological feature is associated with active inflammation in chronic inflammation?
What histological feature is associated with active inflammation in chronic inflammation?
Which type of inflammation can progress from acute inflammation and involve recurrent episodes?
Which type of inflammation can progress from acute inflammation and involve recurrent episodes?
In chronic inflammation, what cell types are commonly present and contribute to the ongoing inflammatory process?
In chronic inflammation, what cell types are commonly present and contribute to the ongoing inflammatory process?
What is the main function of oxygen metabolites secreted by macrophages in chronic inflammation?
What is the main function of oxygen metabolites secreted by macrophages in chronic inflammation?
In chronic inflammation, which type of macrophage activation involves the production of nitric oxide (NO) and reactive oxygen species (ROS)?
In chronic inflammation, which type of macrophage activation involves the production of nitric oxide (NO) and reactive oxygen species (ROS)?
What is the reciprocal relationship between lymphocytes and macrophages in the context of inflammatory responses?
What is the reciprocal relationship between lymphocytes and macrophages in the context of inflammatory responses?
What role do growth factors secreted by macrophages play in chronic inflammation?
What role do growth factors secreted by macrophages play in chronic inflammation?
Which type of monocytes migrate to tissues and differentiate into macrophages in chronic inflammation?
Which type of monocytes migrate to tissues and differentiate into macrophages in chronic inflammation?
What are the main functions of proteases secreted by macrophages in chronic inflammation?
What are the main functions of proteases secreted by macrophages in chronic inflammation?
What is the main histological feature seen in fibrinous pericarditis?
What is the main histological feature seen in fibrinous pericarditis?
In suppurative inflammation, what is the primary component of the abscess?
In suppurative inflammation, what is the primary component of the abscess?
What defines an ulcer in the context of inflammation?
What defines an ulcer in the context of inflammation?
What is the main characteristic of an empyema?
What is the main characteristic of an empyema?
What distinguishes fibrinous inflammation from other types of inflammation?
What distinguishes fibrinous inflammation from other types of inflammation?
Which type of inflammation involves a pink meshwork of fibrin exudate overlying a surface?
Which type of inflammation involves a pink meshwork of fibrin exudate overlying a surface?
Which type of inflammation involves the formation of necrotizing and gangrenous tissues?
Which type of inflammation involves the formation of necrotizing and gangrenous tissues?
What is the defining feature of an abscess in purulent inflammation?
What is the defining feature of an abscess in purulent inflammation?
What cellular infiltrate is common in serous inflammation?
What cellular infiltrate is common in serous inflammation?
Which characteristic is not typically seen in granulomatous inflammation?
Which characteristic is not typically seen in granulomatous inflammation?
What is a potential outcome of fibrinous inflammation in the body cavities?
What is a potential outcome of fibrinous inflammation in the body cavities?
What distinguishes serous inflammation from other types of inflammation?
What distinguishes serous inflammation from other types of inflammation?
What is the primary cellular infiltrate in acute inflammation?
What is the primary cellular infiltrate in acute inflammation?
Which of the following is elevated in acute-phase response and acts as an opsonin by binding to microbial cells for elimination?
Which of the following is elevated in acute-phase response and acts as an opsonin by binding to microbial cells for elimination?
What is a key feature that distinguishes chronic from acute inflammation?
What is a key feature that distinguishes chronic from acute inflammation?
Which factor released by microbes induces the response leading to fever by increasing prostaglandins?
Which factor released by microbes induces the response leading to fever by increasing prostaglandins?
What type of inflammation is characterized by the accumulation of stringy pale fibrin?
What type of inflammation is characterized by the accumulation of stringy pale fibrin?
Which cytokines are responsible for inducing the constitutional symptoms like malaise and somnolence observed during inflammation?
Which cytokines are responsible for inducing the constitutional symptoms like malaise and somnolence observed during inflammation?