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Which of the following is NOT a cardinal sign of acute inflammation?
Which of the following is NOT a cardinal sign of acute inflammation?
In a gas gangrene infection, the bacteria thrive in anaerobic conditions and produce toxins that spread the infection.
In a gas gangrene infection, the bacteria thrive in anaerobic conditions and produce toxins that spread the infection.
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What is the main characteristic of living tissue that allows for an acute inflammatory response?
What is the main characteristic of living tissue that allows for an acute inflammatory response?
Blood vessels
A ______ is an area of tissue death caused by a lack of blood supply.
A ______ is an area of tissue death caused by a lack of blood supply.
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Match the type of inflammatory process with its associated characteristic:
Match the type of inflammatory process with its associated characteristic:
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A surgical intervention to separate loops of bowel during peritonitis can help control the spread of infection by disrupting the adherence of the bowel surfaces.
A surgical intervention to separate loops of bowel during peritonitis can help control the spread of infection by disrupting the adherence of the bowel surfaces.
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Why is it difficult to treat bacterial infections in tissues with few blood vessels?
Why is it difficult to treat bacterial infections in tissues with few blood vessels?
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Neutrophils can survive for up to 48 hours while circulating in the blood.
Neutrophils can survive for up to 48 hours while circulating in the blood.
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What is the name of the enzyme released by dying neutrophils that can damage lung tissue?
What is the name of the enzyme released by dying neutrophils that can damage lung tissue?
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What is the primary function of Alpha-1-antitrypsin (A1A)?
What is the primary function of Alpha-1-antitrypsin (A1A)?
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The presence of myeloperoxidase in pus gives it a ______ color.
The presence of myeloperoxidase in pus gives it a ______ color.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of pyogenic bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of pyogenic bacteria?
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Passive hyperaemia is a condition where blood flow to an area is decreased due to a blockage in an artery.
Passive hyperaemia is a condition where blood flow to an area is decreased due to a blockage in an artery.
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What is the difference between bacteraemia and septicaemia?
What is the difference between bacteraemia and septicaemia?
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Antibodies against antigens in the cytoplasm of neutrophils are called ______.
Antibodies against antigens in the cytoplasm of neutrophils are called ______.
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What is a primary cause of endarteritis obliterans?
What is a primary cause of endarteritis obliterans?
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Granulomatous inflammation is characterized by the presence of mononuclear cells.
Granulomatous inflammation is characterized by the presence of mononuclear cells.
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Name two common causes of granulomatous infections.
Name two common causes of granulomatous infections.
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The primary cell type responsible for secreting substances that stimulate the formation of fibrous tissue in chronic inflammation is the ________.
The primary cell type responsible for secreting substances that stimulate the formation of fibrous tissue in chronic inflammation is the ________.
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Match the following cellular components with their roles in chronic inflammation:
Match the following cellular components with their roles in chronic inflammation:
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What is a characteristic of chronic inflammation?
What is a characteristic of chronic inflammation?
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Chronic inflammation can be caused by an autoimmune response.
Chronic inflammation can be caused by an autoimmune response.
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What type of immunity involves the production of antibodies?
What type of immunity involves the production of antibodies?
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___ are proteins produced by B-lymphocytes in response to molecular weight antigens.
___ are proteins produced by B-lymphocytes in response to molecular weight antigens.
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Which of the following can contribute to chronic inflammation persistence?
Which of the following can contribute to chronic inflammation persistence?
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Chronic inflammation responses are always highly specific to the injurious agent.
Chronic inflammation responses are always highly specific to the injurious agent.
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Chronic inflammation often involves the infiltration of ___ cells, including lymphocytes and plasma cells.
Chronic inflammation often involves the infiltration of ___ cells, including lymphocytes and plasma cells.
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Match the immune concepts with their descriptions:
Match the immune concepts with their descriptions:
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Which condition may allow an injurious agent to evade the immune system?
Which condition may allow an injurious agent to evade the immune system?
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What type of cellular activity is primarily involved in phagocytosis during chronic inflammation?
What type of cellular activity is primarily involved in phagocytosis during chronic inflammation?
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What type of cytokines are secreted by T-helper lymphocytes?
What type of cytokines are secreted by T-helper lymphocytes?
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Macrophages are derived from bone marrow monocytes.
Macrophages are derived from bone marrow monocytes.
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What is the primary function of cytotoxic T-cells?
What is the primary function of cytotoxic T-cells?
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Cytokines are produced by many cells, most prominently by _____ and _____.
Cytokines are produced by many cells, most prominently by _____ and _____.
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What is one of the main activities of the complement system?
What is one of the main activities of the complement system?
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Memory cells can produce the same antibodies upon future challenges.
Memory cells can produce the same antibodies upon future challenges.
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What happens to the complement proteins upon contact with microorganisms or antigen-antibody complexes?
What happens to the complement proteins upon contact with microorganisms or antigen-antibody complexes?
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Helper T-cells produce _____ that mediate local reactions between leukocytes.
Helper T-cells produce _____ that mediate local reactions between leukocytes.
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Which cells are predominantly associated with cellular immunity?
Which cells are predominantly associated with cellular immunity?
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Test your knowledge on acute inflammation and its characteristics. This quiz covers the signs of inflammation, the role of neutrophils, and the impact of blood supply on infection treatment. Challenge yourself with questions about inflammation processes and enzymes involved in tissue response.
