Inflammation: Basics and Components
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Which outcome of acute inflammation is most likely to occur if the tissue affected has a high capacity for regeneration following a limited injury?

  • Progression to chronic inflammation
  • Suppuration
  • Scarring and fibrosis
  • Resolution (correct)

    • What does suppuration primarily refer to in the context of acute inflammation?

  • Pus formation due to pyogenic bacteria (correct)
  • The restoration of normal tissue function
  • The healing of damaged tissue
  • The formation of scar tissue

    • Which of the following factors does NOT influence the morphology of acute inflammation?

  • The extent of tissue damage
  • The psychological impact on the patient (correct)
  • The responsiveness of the host
  • The nature and intensity of the injury

    • What is the primary characteristic feature of serous inflammation?

    <p>Outpouring of thin fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation is scarring and fibrosis most likely to occur as an outcome of acute inflammation?

    <p>In instances of large tissue destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What suffix is commonly used to denote inflammation of a specific organ or tissue?

    <p>-itis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a typical component involved in the inflammatory response?

    <p>Circulating red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about acute inflammation is correct?

    <p>It tends to have short duration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is an example of chronic inflammation leading to organ damage?

    <p>Hepatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of leukocyte is primarily responsible for the acute inflammatory response?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic feature of chronic inflammation compared to acute inflammation?

    <p>It has a longer duration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which inflammatory condition indicates inflammation of the appendix?

    <p>Appendicitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is not considered a part of the extracellular matrix involved in inflammation?

    <p>Circulating leukocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial step in phagocytosis of microbes and dead cells?

    <p>Recognition and attachment of the particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes opsonization?

    <p>Coating antigens with antibodies or complement to enhance binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do reactive oxygen and nitrogen species play in phagocytosis?

    <p>They are responsible for microbial killing and degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During engulfment in phagocytosis, what structures flow around the particle?

    <p>Extensions of the cytoplasm called pseudopods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances functions as a major opsonin?

    <p>IgG antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What creates the phagosome during the engulfment process?

    <p>Cytoplasmic extensions enveloping the particle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism is primarily responsible for killing infectious agents in neutrophils?

    <p>Reactive oxygen-dependent mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of lysosomal fusion with the phagocytic vacuole?

    <p>Discharge of granule contents into the phagolysosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the formation of a transudate?

    <p>Increased hydrostatic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of leukocyte is primarily associated with purulent exudates?

    <p>Neutrophils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During leukocyte margination and rolling, which molecules are primarily involved?

    <p>Selectins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the phagocytosis process by leukocytes?

    <p>Recognition and attachment of the particle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What signifies an increase in vascular permeability during inflammation?

    <p>Increase in interendothelial spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is characterized by the movement of leukocytes from blood vessels to extravascular spaces?

    <p>Transmigration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following stimulates leukocyte activation?

    <p>Microbes and products of necrotic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of integrins during the leukocyte recruitment process?

    <p>Promote firm adhesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of inflammation is characterized by the formation of large amounts of pus?

    <p>Suppurative inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of pseudomembranous inflammation?

    <p>Presence of a thick creamy pseudomembrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component is primarily responsible for vascular permeability in fibrinous inflammation?

    <p>Fibrinogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an abscess in the context of inflammation?

    <p>A localized collection of necrotic tissue and leukocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a harmful effect of acute inflammation?

    <p>Severe damage in allergic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about ulcers is correct?

    <p>They typically form in mucosa-lined cavities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is most likely to lead to fibrinous inflammation?

    <p>Severe injury with increased vascular permeability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of exudate characterizes suppurative inflammation?

    <p>Thick and creamy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Inflammation

    • A complex biological response to injury or harmful stimuli in vascularized tissues.
    • Induced by chemical mediators produced by host cells in response to injurious stimuli.
    • Suffix "-itis" added to the affected organ or tissue indicates an inflammatory condition.
    • Examples: Pulpitis, Gingivitis, Hepatitis, Appendicitis.
    • Can cause life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions.
    • Chronic inflammation can lead to progressive organ damage and fibrosis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis).

    Components of Inflammation

    • Circulating cells and proteins: Neutrophils, monocytes, eosinophils, lymphocytes, basophils, platelets.
    • Cells of blood vessels: Endothelial cells.
    • Cells and proteins of the extracellular matrix: Mast cells, fibroblasts, macrophages, lymphocytes, collagen, elastin, fibronectin, laminin, proteoglycans.

    Types of Inflammation

    • Acute inflammation:
      • Early onset (seconds to minutes).
      • Short duration (minutes to days).
      • Characterized by fluid exudation (edema).
    • Chronic inflammation:
      • Later onset (days).
      • Longer duration (weeks to years).
      • Characterized by persistent inflammation and tissue destruction.

    Leukocyte Recruitment and Activation

    • Leukocytes: Ingest offending agents, kill bacteria and other microbes, remove necrotic tissue and foreign substances.
    • Recruitment process:
      • Margination and rolling: Leukocytes roll along the vessel wall.
      • Adhesion: Leukocytes adhere firmly to the endothelium.
      • Transmigration: Leukocytes cross the endothelium and enter the extravascular space (diapedesis).
    • Leukocyte activation:
      • Stimulated by microbes, products of necrotic cells, and inflammatory mediators.

    Phagocytosis

    • Engulfment and degradation of bacteria and cellular debris by neutrophils and macrophages.
    • Steps:
      • Recognition and attachment: Leukocytes recognize and bind particles through surface receptors.
      • Engulfment: Particles are enclosed within a phagocytic vacuole.
      • Killing and degradation: Particles are killed and degraded within the phagolysosome (reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, lysosomal enzymes).
    • Opsonization: Coating of antigens with antibodies or complement enhances binding and increases the efficiency of phagocytosis.

    Outcomes of Acute Inflammation

    • Resolution: Complete restoration of normal tissue structure and function.
    • Progression to chronic inflammation: Occurs when the offending agent persists, there is continual tissue damage, or the tissue has a limited capacity to regenerate.
    • Suppuration (pus formation): A purulent inflammatory exudate rich in neutrophils, dead cells, and microbes.
    • Scarring and fibrosis: Replacement of injured tissue with fibrous connective tissue.

    Morphology of Acute Inflammation

    • Types:
      • Serous inflammation: Characterized by the outpouring of thin fluid (plasma or mesothelial secretion). Examples: Pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal effusions.
      • Fibrinous inflammation: Characterized by inflammation of body cavity linings. More severe injury with greater vascular permeability. Large molecules, such as fibrinogen, pass into the exudate, forming fibrin deposits. Examples: Meninges, pericardium, and pleura.
      • Suppurative (purulent) inflammation: Characterized by the formation of large amounts of pus. Infiltration of neutrophils, necrotic cells, and edema fluid. Causative agents are typically bacteria. Example: Acute appendicitis.
      • Pseudomembranous inflammation: Sever injury causes extensive epithelial necrosis and sloughing. Forms large, shallow ulcers covered by a mixture of fibrin, dead epithelium, neutrophils, red blood cells, and bacteria. A white-creamy colored pseudo-membrane forms. Example: Diphtheria.

    Abscess

    • Localized collection of purulent inflammatory exudate in tissue or organ.
    • Contains a central mass of necrotic leukocytes and tissue debris surrounded by preserved neutrophils.

    Ulcer

    • A local defect or excavation of the surface of an organ caused by inflammatory necrotic tissue.
    • Common in inflammatory necrosis of mucosa-lined cavities and subcutaneous inflammation of the lower extremities.

    Effects of Acute Inflammation

    • Beneficial effects:
      • Dilution of toxins by edema fluid.
      • Production of antibodies.
      • Fibrin network formation provides a scaffold for inflammatory cells and limits the spread of infection.
    • Harmful effects:
      • Swelling and edema (e.g., acute epiglottitis).
      • Increased tissue pressure that may lead to tissue necrosis.
      • Digestion of viable tissue.
      • Severe damage in allergic reactions.
      • Generalized increased vascular permeability can lead to shock (anaphylactic shock).

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