10 Questions
What is inflammation?
A protective response to injury or infection
What are the roles of inflammation during infection?
Destroy invading microbes, induce local blood clotting, repair injured tissue
What is the first step in the inflammatory response?
Recognition of tissue damage or microbial infection
What do inflammatory mediators do in the second step of the inflammatory response?
Induce vasodilation and widen vessels
What is the purpose of inducing local blood clotting during infection?
To reduce the spread of infection through the bloodstream
What is the primary function of inflammation?
Eliminating the source of cell injury
Which of the following is a role of inflammatory mediators in the second step of the inflammatory response?
Inducing vasodilation and widening of vessels
What is the purpose of inducing local blood clotting during infection?
Reducing the spread of infection through the bloodstream
How is tissue damage and/or microbial infection recognized during the inflammatory response?
By tissue-resident immune cells
What are the five signs of inflammation?
Redness, heat, swelling, pain, loss of function
Test your knowledge of anti-inflammatory concepts with this quiz by Mary Karyle Impasta and Faith Khyleen Lego. Explore the complexities of inflammation, the body's protective mechanism in response to injury, infection, or harmful stimuli.
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