5 Questions
What distinguishes acute inflammation from chronic inflammation?
Sudden onset and short duration
What is the key purpose of acute inflammation?
To hunt & kill invaders
What are the causes of acute inflammation?
Living irritants, non-living irritants, and antigens
What characterizes acute inflammation?
Presence of fluid exudate and cellular exudate mainly polymorph-nuclear leukocytes
What is the duration of chronic inflammation?
Days to years
Test your knowledge of the pathophysiology of inflammation and repair with this quiz. Explore the mechanisms of acute and chronic inflammation, cellular reactions, and the body's protective responses to injury. Ideal for medical students and professionals studying mechanisms of disease.
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