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What is the aim of inflammation?
What is the aim of inflammation?
The aim of inflammation is to destroy or dilute the injurious agent, such as microbes or toxins, and eliminate the necrotic cells and tissues.
Inflammation is a part of a broader protective response that is known as innate immunity.
Inflammation is a part of a broader protective response that is known as innate immunity.
True (A)
What are the two main purposes of inflammation?
What are the two main purposes of inflammation?
- Both A and B (correct)
- To start the process of healing and reconstitution of the damaged tissue
- Neither A nor B
- To destroy or dilute the injurious agent and eliminate necrotic cells and tissues
Inflammation can be a harmful response to injury or infection.
Inflammation can be a harmful response to injury or infection.
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Inflammation's purpose
Inflammation's purpose
To eliminate harmful substances (bacteria, toxins), damaged tissues, and initiate healing.
Injurious agent
Injurious agent
Harmful substance like microbe or toxin
Necrotic cells
Necrotic cells
Dead cells to be removed
Inflammation's role
Inflammation's role
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Healing process
Healing process
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Innate immunity
Innate immunity
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Destroying the agent
Destroying the agent
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Damaged tissue elimination
Damaged tissue elimination
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Protection
Protection
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Healing
Healing
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Study Notes
Aim of Inflammation
- Inflammation's goal is to destroy or dilute harmful agents (microbes, toxins) and eliminate dead cells and tissues.
Inflammation as a Protective Response
- Inflammation is part of a broader protective response, specifically innate immunity.
- It initiates the healing process and reconstructs damaged tissue.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of inflammation as a key component of innate immunity. It delves into the purposes of inflammation, highlighting both its protective roles and potential harmful effects in response to injury or infection.
