Inflammation and Host Defense Mechanism Quiz
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Which of the following is the primary function of inflammation?

  • To prevent the accumulation of phagocytes
  • To cause tissue damage
  • To decrease local blood flow
  • To recruit circulating cells and proteins to sites of infection and tissue damage (correct)
  • Which cells are mainly responsible for engulfing microbes and necrotic material in response to cytokines during inflammation?

  • Mast cells
  • Macrophages
  • Blood monocytes
  • Neutrophils (correct)
  • What causes the redness, warmth, and swelling that are characteristic features of inflammation?

  • Decreased local blood flow
  • Activation of phagocytes
  • Exudation of plasma proteins (correct)
  • Prevention of cytokine release
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