Immunological Response in Inflammation and Injury

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Which type of cells are involved in immune-mediated inflammation and are subdivided into B and T cells?

Macrophages

Platelets

Neurons

Lymphocytes (correct)

Neurons are primarily responsible for antigen presentation in the immune system.

False

What type of inflammation is caused by the release of neuropeptides from neurons?

Neurogenic inflammation

Leukotrienes, prostaglandins, and __________ are released during parasitic infections and allergic inflammation.

interleukins Signup and view all the answers

Match the inflammatory mediators to their effects:

Histamine = Increased blood flow Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) = Swelling Bradykinin = Pain Nitric oxide = Vasodilation Signup and view all the answers

Which inflammatory mediator is known for increasing vascular permeability?

Bradykinin Signup and view all the answers

Platelets play a significant role in coagulation and release thromboxane A.

True Signup and view all the answers

The cellular infiltration during inflammation is often associated with swelling, also known as __________.

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Name two types of leukocytes involved in innate inflammation.

Macrophages and lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a mediator of pain during inflammation?

Substance P Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary types of inflammation discussed?

Acute and Chronic Signup and view all the answers

Inflammation is solely a harmful process for the body.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of neutrophils in the inflammatory response?

Phagocytosis and killing opsonized bacteria Signup and view all the answers

____ cells release histamine and leukotrienes during the immune response.

Mast Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of inflammation with their roles:

Eosinophils = Kill parasitic infections Mast Cells = Release histamine Neutrophils = First responders to infection Lymphocytes = Cellular activation and memory Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'meta-inflammation'?

Low-grade chronic inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Chronic inflammation is always harmful and leads to tissue damage.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason a nutritionist should be interested in inflammation?

The potential for an anti-inflammatory diet to influence depressive disorders Signup and view all the answers

The _____ phase of inflammation involves lymphocyte recruitment and tissue activation.

Effect Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following mediators is involved in the wheal and flare reaction?

Histamine Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Immunological Response in Injury, Sepsis, and Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

This lecture series covers the immunological response to injury, sepsis, and chronic inflammatory diseases.
The content is divided into three parts:
- Part 1: The concept of physiological and pathological inflammation.
- Part 2: Basic pathways in vascular inflammation, innate and adaptive pathways.
- Part 3: Sepsis and chronic inflammation, and the concept of meta-inflammation (low-grade inflammation).

Inflammation

Inflammation is a "salutary process" (a helpful, beneficial process).
Key stages include "Kill," "Dilute," and "Wall-off."
Dysfunctional inflammation occurs when the typical inflammatory responses are inadequate or excessive in a negative way producing negative effects on body functions and causing a variety of medical conditions.
Primary and acquired immunodeficiencies can lead to dysfunctional inflammation as an outcome of inadequate responses.

Cardinal Signs of Inflammation

The cardinal signs of inflammation include heat, redness, swelling, pain, and loss of function.

Inflammatory Processes

Inflammation begins with a stimulus, followed by a sentinel activation phase.
The innate response involves vascular changes, increasing blood flow, increasing permeability, and leukocyte migration.
Cells migrate to the site of injury
Cells, include mast cells, neutrophils, eosinophils, macrophages, lymphocytes, neurons, and platelets, are involved in the cellular components of inflammation.
Inflammatory mediators such as histamine, 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin), platelet activating factor, nitric oxide, bradykinin are involved.
The inflammatory response can lead to resolution, chronic inflammation (or fibrosis leading to loss of organ function), progression or healing/resolution.

Why Should Nutritionists Be Interested in Inflammation?

Inflammation is a key factor in various diseases, including heart attacks and cancer.
A healthy diet can fight inflammation, which may help protect against these diseases.

Foods That Fight Inflammation

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fatty fish are examples of anti-inflammatory foods.
Fried foods, sodas, refined carbohydrates, and processed meats are examples of pro-inflammatory foods which should be avoided.

Robust Response

A robust response involves appropriate networks, redundancy, responsiveness, modular complexity, stochastic resonance, pleiotropic feedback energy, and buffering.
A fragile response is inadequate/non-productive.

Inflammatory Mediators

Various molecules act as inflammatory mediators.
These include histamine, bradykinin, anaphylatoxins, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, cytokines, and others.

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Description

This quiz explores the immunological responses involved in injury, sepsis, and chronic inflammatory diseases. It covers key concepts such as physiological and pathological inflammation, the pathways of vascular inflammation, and the effects of dysfunctional inflammation. Test your understanding of these vital processes and their implications for health.