Inflammation and Repair Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of inflammation?

  • To promote the growth of microbes and toxins
  • To prevent the repair process
  • To eliminate harmful agents and damaged tissues (correct)
  • To deactivate leukocytes and plasma proteins
  • What would happen if there were no inflammation?

  • Infections would be eliminated faster
  • Infections would go unchecked and wounds would never heal (correct)
  • Wounds would heal at a faster rate
  • Infections would not occur
  • Where are leukocytes and plasma proteins normally found during inflammation?

  • Attached to necrotic cells
  • Circulating in the blood and inactive (correct)
  • Only in extravascular tissues
  • Exclusively in the lymphatic system
  • What happens during a typical inflammatory reaction?

    <p>Leukocytes and plasma proteins are recruited to the site of the offending agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of the inflammatory reaction?

    <p>To bring leukocytes and plasma proteins to the site of infection or tissue damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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