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Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Quiz
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Inflammation and Immune-Mediated Diseases Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of inflammation in the body?

  • To inactivate or destroy invading organisms (correct)
  • To cause tissue damage
  • To activate the immune system
  • To stimulate the production of prostaglandins

    • Which cells play a key role in initiating the inflammatory attack in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

  • Red blood cells (RBCs)
  • Platelets
  • White blood cells (WBCs) (correct)
  • Eosinophils

    • What do T lymphocytes do in the context of RA inflammation?

  • Recruit and activate monocytes
  • Secrete proinflammatory cytokines (correct)
  • Produce prostaglandins
  • Destroy joint tissues

    • Which pharmacotherapy approach is typically used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

    <p>Anti-inflammatory and/or immunosuppressive agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathway is responsible for the synthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and prostacyclins?

    <p>Cyclooxygenase pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is described as a housekeeping enzyme that regulates normal cellular processes such as gastric cytoprotection and platelet aggregation?

    <p>Cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) be constitutively expressed?

    <p>Brain, kidney, and bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compounds use interrelated pathways with prostaglandins?

    <p>Thromboxanes and leukotrienes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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